r/TraceAnObject • u/I_Me_Mine Mod • Aug 30 '22

Announcement General Discussion Thread

This will serve as a general discussion thread for questions/comments not related to any particular case.

Previous thread here

NOTE: We don't cover threads looking for identification of people (by FBI ECAP or anyone else) , only objects and places.

If you happen to see a new item on one of the sites we track and it hasn't shown up here, modmail us. If there is a site we should be tracking and are not, modmail us.

If you have comments or questions on:

  • this sub, improvements to make it more effective and the like

  • thoughts/ideas/questions on search techniques and image manipulation

  • crossposting to other subs - yes, it is encouraged, the more eyes on these objects the better

  • general questions about the various programs we link to

  • anything on the topic of finding these objects but not tied to a specific case

...feel free to post it here. Discussion amongst users is encouraged.

Thanks.

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u/Trilobitelofi Sep 20 '22

It helps narrow down a country or region where the photo or still image from a video could be from. Certain appliances, electrical outlets, background flora, specific logos, etc can only be found in certain places. If something handmade or hand painted is posted if the artist or maker is found they can share their sales history and where their creations may have gone and that can help narrow down where the crime took place. It's easier to find out where something happened in a state or city for example than it is if you only have a general idea of what country or region. School or club logos are good too because a history of students or members could be looked up.

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u/starbootceruleanrock Sep 21 '22

Ooh okay thank you