Someone tell me this is just totally wrong and I should do it

[LynneSin]

I have about a month left in my apartment until I move. I'm paying for Verizon DSL but I haven't used it in a few weeks because I'm picking up someone elses wireless network. Mind you I live in an apartment building so this probably isn't uncommon. I'm not doing anything risky (other than calling people who don't show receipts dickheads) but honestly I feel like cancelling verizon and saving a month or 2 on their bill.

I mean is it my fault this person (whoever has the wireless network) isn't securing the line. Oh - and I have 2 networks to choose from.

[lost-in-nj]

1. Ummmm

What if they knock on your door and ask you
if you have a receipt????


:hide: :hide:

lost

:rofl: :rofl:

[LynneSin]

2. Oh that's just wrong - plain wrong

:pals:

[Guava Jelly]

3. Hell I'd do it..

:D

[skygazer]

4. Sorry, I can't help you

"Is it my fault the guy left his Mercedes in his driveway with the keys in it while he ran in the house to grab his briefcase?" is not really a good excuse for stealing a car and I just can't see "isn't securing the line" as justification for stealing wireless service.

[LynneSin]

6. DAMNIT

I knew it would be you to put the guilt out

:hide:

:pals:

[skygazer]

10. It's a curse

*hangs head in shame*

:pals:

[Lex]

8. Except if you steal his car you deprive him totally of its use

while you have it.

So that comparison is a no-go.

[conscious evolution]

21. so true

I would ask the neighbors if they minded me borrowing a cup of internet.Offer a few bucks if they balked.

[GOPisEvil]

5. THIEF!!!! BURN HER!!!!!

Seriesly, stealing is wrong, mkay?

For the record though, I secure my network so freaks don't suck up my bandwith and/or download kiddie porn.

[LynneSin]

7. We have badges for SXSW

I still owe my friend money but she knows I'm buying a house and I'm paying her back later.

We've got a room at the Holiday Inn at Town Lake (she has a shitload of Holiday Inn points).

You must come. And if my friend's band gets accepted I'll make sure you get in even if you don't have a badge and/or a receipt.

[GOPisEvil]

13. Sweet!

I plan on taking some time off around then. I may not get a wristband, but just do all the free parties instead.

Oh, and that's the Holiday Inn at Lady Bird Lake now. :)

[LynneSin]

14. My friend insisted on badges - and did get them when they were the cheapest

What's the chance of Robert Plant being the keynote again?

Actually - I wouldn't mind if you took us to some of those free parties like that BBQ place out in the boonies. I was telling my friend of how you knew about the great out-of-the-way places.

[GOPisEvil]

15. Um, zero.

I'll be trying to convince my lady friend to visit during that time, too. (I doubt she will have moved here by then x()

[LynneSin]

17. I've heard rumors - I'd love to meet your lady friend

I'm so happy for you

[GOPisEvil]

19. The rumors are true!

I'm happy for me, too. Thanks! :woohoo:

[KamaAina]

9. Not a problem

just as long as you show your neighbor your receipt :evilgrin:

[Rabrrrrrr]

11. I think it's totally fine to ride on unsecured networks

You really aren't stealing - unless you're hogging shitloads of bandwidth, the person won't even notice.

And there are many of us geeky types who believe strongly that bandwidth should be free, and who WILLINGLY share our networks for whoever who wants to ride them.

It's very possible that your person is offering his bandwidth freely. If he/she didn't want to, he/she would secure the network.

"Stealing" wireless access is as ridiculous as the thought that you can "steal" people's air by breathing more heavily than normal.

:eyes:

Don't worry about it.

[LynneSin]

12. I would have no problem sharing bandwith

Anyhow the most I do when I get home from work is post here at DU or drool over the pictures of my hew house

[skygazer]

16. I have to admit, he's got a point

Okay, you're off the hook. :D

[LynneSin]

18. I LOVE YOU WILL YOU MARRY ME??

Ok, I was getting a bit emotional posting during "Question" by the Moody Blues

[idgiehkt]

20. my sister used her neighbors the whole time she lived in an apt

she didn't have it. Everything in the air is free, including pollution. :shrug: