IP: Fwd: access via wireless networks is popular and controversial

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> To: farber () cis upenn edu
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 20:24:23 -0500
> From: "Mike O'Dell" <mo () ccr org>
>
>
> the notion that this is "cable theft" is just silly in the extreme.
> moreover, the notion they are conducting airborne surveillance
> and "cutting off" subscribers is even more ludicrous, if not
> on the fringe of legality.
>
> if they really think they are "losing" something, then they
> should at least realize a revenue revenue opportunity.  instead
> of scaring people off, maybe they should offer a higher-performance
> product for the express purpose of *supporting* this kind of sharing.
> then they get paid and become heros instead of the goat.
>
> but that's too easy.
>
> sigh
>
>         -mo

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