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In response to "meh. If they didn't want their information intercepted they should have locked down their network. -- nm" by sycor

also this. I have no pity or expectation of privacy for people that use unencrypted wifi -- nm

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) May 2 '12, 07:40

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I think there's still an expectation of privacy. A burglar is still committing a crime, even if you left your front door open. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 07:49 6
- Unencrypted WiFi is like taking your valuables and putting them on the sidewalk and trusting no one to take them. -- nm - TWuG May 2, 08:01 1
  - I totally agree. But if someone does take them, it's still theft. I'm not saying the person isn't an idiot, I'm saying it's still wrong. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 08:03
- I have a hard time applying that analogy because you are broadcasting that outside the walls of your home. Do you have protection from ludeness or - oblique May 2, 07:52 3
  - Indecent exposure isn't a property crime. - Roger More May 2, 07:58 2
    - Yeah, I don't buy that. If I collect the same information sitting at a hotspot at Starbucks, there is no crime - oblique May 2, 08:01 1
      - There's still an invasion of your rights though. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 08:04
oh yeah, totally agree. -- nm - loosilu May 2, 07:40

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