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AndyCalling · 19-04-2012, 18:36

Just to clear up the terms here...

To be illegal something must constitute a breach of criminal law. This would only be true in this case if we were talking about using a hacked modem to access services without paying, which we are not. This is a matter of company rules and contracts which is civil law.

Please think twice before accusing someone of being a criminal (or planning criminal activity) in writing and in public. Such is actionable.

You could use the term 'illicit' fine. Technically you could also use the term 'unlawful', but I suggest you don't as it could be misleading since many people will not understand this term does not imply a breach of criminal law.

I hope that helps with future discussions on this forum.

19-04-2012, 18:36	#14
AndyCalling Inactive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southampton (Switch PT2) Services: Fixed phone service (inclusive weekend calls) & internet service (200/12meg) Posts: 493	Re: Third Party Cable Modems - Easy to Set Up? Just to clear up the terms here... To be illegal something must constitute a breach of criminal law. This would only be true in this case if we were talking about using a hacked modem to access services without paying, which we are not. This is a matter of company rules and contracts which is civil law. Please think twice before accusing someone of being a criminal (or planning criminal activity) in writing and in public. Such is actionable. You could use the term 'illicit' fine. Technically you could also use the term 'unlawful', but I suggest you don't as it could be misleading since many people will not understand this term does not imply a breach of criminal law. I hope that helps with future discussions on this forum.