DJA wrote:
The neighbor's trash didn't accidentally find itself in your trashcan
any more than live network links magically connect to your computer.
It's trivial to connect, yes, but it does take effort to scan for
networks and connect to them, which indicates some level of forethought.
Have you actually ever used Wifi?
Also, with regards to trash, I have used my neighbor's cans on several
occasions. I have done so when I had some trash that needed to go right
after the truck has passed my house. I place the bag in/near a can that
has not yet been emptied. It's taken away and the neighbor never even
knows it was there, unless he happened to be watching.
So, with the Wifi analogy, the trash analogy does not work. To truly
steal the use of his can, I'd have to store my trash in it before trash
day such that he could not use it. Then it would sit there until he put
the can out on the curb. Not to mention the trespassing (already
mentioned) to get it into his can. If his can is left on the street,
then I may not be trespassing, but I'm still impeding his ability to use
the can.
With Wifi I'm not storing my data on his computer until he sends it. I'm
sending it directly. I'm never entering his property. If I impede his
use (by using up bandwidth), then he can button the thing up so I can't.
As far as I know, with it wide open, and within range of my computer, he
intends me to access it.
You *know* you're doing something you shouldn't be doing and you're
simply taking advantage of a neighbor's ignorance. Congratulations on
being a good neighbor (or, at least in this moral tale, taking the
side of the scoundrel.)
-Matt
My neighbour is not being a good neighbor to begin with by blasting me
with his radio (in the forced scenario where creating or using rogue
radio waves is bad).
The real neighborly thing to do would be to say "Hey, you know you're AP
is running wide open such that I can use it, and I'd suggest that if you
don't want me or anyone else to use it, you'd better secure it.
Otherwise I'm going to continue using it, and I thank you in advance for
your kind generosity. Want a beer?".
Given that you can even figure out where it's coming from and which of
your many neighbors doors within who the hell knows how many blocks to
knock on.
PGA
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