If you take the effort to make sure that your wireless transmissions are sent using an encrypted protocol, whether it's encrypting all traffic to the router, or just certain web browsing sessions, then you have an expectation of privacy. Otherwise, it is IDENTICAL to when someone turns on a CB radio and keys the transmitter. Just because you don't KNOW that everyone nearby can listen to the transmission is irrelevant. The literature is abundant and clear on the fact. When using any technology, whether it's flint to build a fire, bow-and-arrow, automobile, or a sophisticated computer, you have a responsibility to use it in the manner you want. Protestations based on ignorance do not absolve you of the responsibility to properly use your equipment.
I love extraordinary supper powers! I can make a mean omelet and my ribs soaked for 48 hours in a Guinness marinade are a wonderful treat, but I would kill to have a housemate like Alton Brown (of "Good Eats"). I would kill tasty, delicious animals on a daily basis to fuel his extraordinary supper powers.
Slashdot Mirror
Because you have an expectation of privacy
If you take the effort to make sure that your wireless transmissions are sent using an encrypted protocol, whether it's encrypting all traffic to the router, or just certain web browsing sessions, then you have an expectation of privacy. Otherwise, it is IDENTICAL to when someone turns on a CB radio and keys the transmitter. Just because you don't KNOW that everyone nearby can listen to the transmission is irrelevant. The literature is abundant and clear on the fact. When using any technology, whether it's flint to build a fire, bow-and-arrow, automobile, or a sophisticated computer, you have a responsibility to use it in the manner you want. Protestations based on ignorance do not absolve you of the responsibility to properly use your equipment.
I love extraordinary supper powers! I can make a mean omelet and my ribs soaked for 48 hours in a Guinness marinade are a wonderful treat, but I would kill to have a housemate like Alton Brown (of "Good Eats"). I would kill tasty, delicious animals on a daily basis to fuel his extraordinary supper powers.