Jeff. "It's the same as if I leave my door unlocked when I go out - that doesn't mean you're free to walk in and take my stuff."
No. That is a terrible analogy. It is more like planting a gorgeous flower garden in your front yard, and getting pissed when people stop in front of your house to take pictures of it. Sure it may be annoying that you have the occasional car full of people admiring your garden while blocking your drive, but if it really bothers you that much, put the garden in the backyard. If someone hops your fence to check out your garden, that is illegal.
Same thing with WiFi. You set up a wireless router, and people around you get on it. If that annoys you, encrypt it. If someone breaks your encryption and hacks into your internet, that is illegal.
People should really learn to think more deeply about an issue. Sure, Jeff's analogy might have seemed valid at first glimpse, but a second look, even a brief one, will tell you that it is wrong.
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Kurtis @ Feb 25th 2007 7:54PM
Jeff. "It's the same as if I leave my door unlocked when I go out - that doesn't mean you're free to walk in and take my stuff."
No. That is a terrible analogy. It is more like planting a gorgeous flower garden in your front yard, and getting pissed when people stop in front of your house to take pictures of it. Sure it may be annoying that you have the occasional car full of people admiring your garden while blocking your drive, but if it really bothers you that much, put the garden in the backyard. If someone hops your fence to check out your garden, that is illegal.
Same thing with WiFi. You set up a wireless router, and people around you get on it. If that annoys you, encrypt it. If someone breaks your encryption and hacks into your internet, that is illegal.
People should really learn to think more deeply about an issue. Sure, Jeff's analogy might have seemed valid at first glimpse, but a second look, even a brief one, will tell you that it is wrong.
Jason @ Feb 26th 2007 1:40AM
Getting sued by the public library for abusing wi-fi after hours........Gives a whole new meaning to "late fees".