That said, the cheapskate could have parked his car, gone in and ordered something and checked his e-mail for free. Using their Wi-Fi in the parking lot is like sitting at one of their tables without ordering anything.
...which is not illegal.
That said, the cheapskate could have parked his car, gone in and ordered something and checked his e-mail for free. Using their Wi-Fi in the parking lot is like sitting at one of their tables without ordering anything.
Beggin' your pardon, but I often do the same thing... Except that I go through the drive-thru and order my coffee... Then go park in the lot to use the net.
He may have done similar, so your "cheapskate" label may not be true at all.
I don't know how they can possibly whack you for simply using unprotected air to do something as mundane as checking e-mail- The bandwidth is inconsequential and there is no damage to anyone.
Considering how important e-mail has become, I truly have sympathy for those on the road that would use open air connections. If you don't want people to access it, then encrypt it. No fault no foul.
-Bruce
Do you know how many times I have gone into a coffee shop without ordering anything? I am still legally considered a customer. The distinction between me and a person sitting outside in his car is academic. This cop just didn’t have anything better to do after he left the coffee shop with his donuts.