Some additional commentary to add to this thread: * People have drawn the analogy to leaving your house unlocked and having stuff stolen. It's worth pointing out that, in the state of NH, if your property is not clearly posted as being private, people who wander on to it (or claim to have done so) cannot be charged with trespassing. There was even a movement in the state legislature to extend this provision to open wireless networks (dunno how far it got).
* My limited and outdated understanding is that ISPs do not necessarily have the same "common carrier" status that traditional telephone companies have. Furthermore, being a "common carrier" includes not only protections but obligations. The saying "be careful what you wish for" applies. -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do | | not represent the views or policy of any other person or organization. | | All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
