[Raycpa]

I wouldn’t use someone’s phone without asking, why would I use their internet connection without asking?

[Jambe]

So if your outside standing under a street lamp reading the newspaper, can they charge your with theft of electricity?

[Bob]

I wouldn’t use someone’s phone without asking, why would I use their internet connection without asking?

He did ask. More accurately, his computer did when it requested access. Since the access was granted, he was using it with the permission of the network and, by extension, its owner.

[savedbygrace]

Have you ever sat outside a club or store and listened to the music they’re playing inside?

“Officer, that man is sitting outside and he’s LISTENING to our music, but he’s not BUYING anything. Arrest him.”

[KoRn]

"I wouldn’t use someone’s phone without asking, why would I use their internet connection without asking?"

In this case the open connection is a public accommodation. Should someone be charged for walking inside and using their public restroom?

[ga medic]

Its more like standing outside a restaurant with a live band and listening to the music without going in and paying for dinner. For me, what indicates that this charge is totally wrong, is the fact that the supposed “victim” didn’t have a problem with it. I could maybe understand if the victim was concerned or upset by the action.

[an amused spectator]

I wouldn’t use someone’s phone without asking, why would I use their internet connection without asking?

You know people who have their phones on the OUTSIDE of their houses?

Must be a real kick in the pants when it rains, or when the kids leave the cell phone under the lilac bushes, again!

I guess it takes all kinds...