Originally Posted by
Red X
The only logical argument I can think of is people don't want to wear beacons so they can't be illegally traced. Wireless security is a big issue especially to those who like their privacy. Do these beacons have to be 'activated' or are they always on?
The beacons can only be traced with other beacons or scanning devices that typically work in a short range. You can also turn it on or off. I don't think there's any way they could (currently) be used to monitor where everyone with one happens to be.