[P1] OT: Setting up Public Wi-Fi

[Jean-Paul Thuot]

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> I think it's unambiguously morally wrong to use others' wifi access
> points without express permission,

> If there is noone to ask, or we get no answer to the request,
> then does that mean we're morally excused to just walk in?
>
>
> Did I legally and/or morally 'trespass' and 'steal'? You bet. Did I 
> hurt
> the victim? I seriously doubt it. If I thought I was causing any harm I
> wouldn't do the deed. I've made my decision based on what (if any) harm
> I'd cause, not the legalities/moralities about stumbling through 
> other's
> property as I shuffle along.
>
> Do I feel bad knowing I'm a trespasser and thief? I reckon I should, 
> but
> really I don't. There's so much life about which to feel bad (and 
> good) I
> lose no sleep over this tiny transgression.
>
> hth,
>
> Dan K (somewhat morally corrupt, knows and doesn't really care,
>           so long as no one gets hurt)
>

Nicely said, Dan.  I do believe you've hit the nail with your head (or 
something) for many people about this issue.

Jean-Paul