Carrots, I would try to find out your aircard's penchant for riding this neighbor's coattails causes said neighbor either a rise in rates or a drop in service.... if the former, the right thing to do is to offer to pay them for a percentage (probably cheaper than getting your own). If it causes a disruption or slowing of their service, then you should probably bite the bullet. Otherwise, I say ride it as long as you can. You're probably not the only one in the neighborhood doing it. And if you see strange cars parked along the streets with people tapping furiously on their laptops, you'll know you're not alone! LOL -- The HarmyBoard HarmDrive

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Date Posted: 20:26:39 02/04/08 Mon
Author: The Chief
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Carrots, I would try to find out your aircard's penchant for riding this neighbor's coattails causes said neighbor either a rise in rates or a drop in service.... if the former, the right thing to do is to offer to pay them for a percentage (probably cheaper than getting your own). If it causes a disruption or slowing of their service, then you should probably bite the bullet. Otherwise, I say ride it as long as you can. You're probably not the only one in the neighborhood doing it. And if you see strange cars parked along the streets with people tapping furiously on their laptops, you'll know you're not alone! LOL
In reply to: Carrotts 's message, "Got an ethical sort-a question" on 17:14:50 02/04/08 Mon

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[> [> Okay, but wow - what an introduction..."Hi, I'm your new neighbor and I'm mooching off your broadband. Is that a problem?" LOL! Maybe I'll take some cookies along. -- Carrotts, who never had neighbor issues in the country, 08:29:53 02/05/08 Tue [1]

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[> [> [> Oh, and thanks Chief!! -- C., 08:32:49 02/05/08 Tue [1]

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[> [> [> [> Actually, Carrots, mabye you could make an anonymous call to the Geek Squad first - do a little research - so you'll know how it works. I wouldn't say anything about "mooching" just yet! LOL Tho the cookies would certainly help build a bridge ahead of time, in case you have to make restitution! LOL -- The Chief, 08:27:07 02/06/08 Wed [1]

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