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Why do people film others?
The story uncovers an online network where men secretly filmed women, including their partners, and shared the footage. Motivations can range from sexual gratification and control to blackmail or simply a perverse sense of power. This non-consensual filming is a serious invasion of privacy and a criminal act.
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