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Old 04-18-2007, 05:52 PM
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Yes.....

My connection came already password secured....I would have to un-secure it on purpose, there are internet sites that show where spots are to get internet access, in a world, where coffee shops, my local grocery, and many people, like the idea, of giving away their internet service to others, it's reasonable to say, that someone is leaving their internet open for others to use if needed......it's not stealing from them if they are offering it up.....so I don't see how, if it's legal, and in the agreement with the internet company, that if you wish to allow others to use your internet through wireless.....leave it unprotected...if not, protect it....and you think this would be a sin?

Now, what I see is the problem, is that the Internet Company is getting robbed, because more than one household is using it, so there, I see the problem, but not in the individual who choses to broadcast his wireless......that's why I used the cable scenario.....It's wrong to sell your cable, or to split it, but it's not wrong to let someone use (watch) your cable with your permission.......

As it stands though, I agree....that we don't know that they are offering up their internet, and we also (I don't) know the laws in regards to the internet companies.....so better safe than sorry, and unless specific permission is granted, then it's a no go.

I'm just discussing how things might play-out with this medium.....luckily I have plenty of sinless and lawful ways to get on the net.......
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