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Originally Posted by TheNorm
http://www.out-law.com/page-7969
I think the key word is the one I've highlighted in red. If I "hack" my neighbour's WEP, or download illegal material, that is dishonest. Checking my emails on an unsecured network is not.
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Nice editing of the link - you missed out part, which negates your point.
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Two people have been arrested in the UK for using another person's wireless internet access without permission. Neither was charged but both were cautioned for dishonestly obtaining electronic communications services with intent to avoid payment"
Oxford Dictionary definition of
dishonest
• adjective not honest, trustworthy, or sincere
Could you explain what is "honest, trustworthy, or sincere" about using your neighbours broadband connection without their permission?
btw, Oxford definition of honest:-
adjective 1 free of deceit; truthful and sincere. 2 fairly earned
I would put it to you that your usage of your neighbour's connection is, according to the dictionary, dishonest (whether or not you are using it for illegal downloads or by cracking their WEP). They had best not leave their car in their driveway with the keys in - you might borrow it to go to the shops (it can't be illegal, because you haven't stolen their keys or you are not going to use it to rob a bank).