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Old 30-04-2007, 15:22   #101
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Re: Is it wrong to hijack your neighbours router?

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Originally Posted by TheNorm View Post
I would say that if someone broadcasts an unsecured wireless network, then it is reasonable to assume implied consent - that is, my neighbour is basically saying that he doesn't mind if people use his network. If he did mind, he would do something about it.
How can that be so, when no court in the land would consider an unlocked car or house to provide sufficient cause to assume implied consent? At best, taking goods from an unlocked house might get you a conviction for theft rather than burglary.
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