When I bought my Linksys Wireless - G Broadband router three years ago, I did not key in a password on purpose. I got tired of the single ethernet cable because at that time, there were three laptops at home (my brother's Toshiba (mom's gift to him), my old Acer (now used by Andrea) and the new one given to me by my husband.) It would have been a big hassle to key in a password every time we connect to the web.
Another reason why I did not input a password was because I had my colleagues in mind. With most of us already owning a laptop (because laptops are a big help for teachers) and there is no internet connection at the municipality where I am teaching (except for the GPRS powered Globe Tattoo), I thought that I could help by keeping my Wi-Fi connection open. Many times, we would gather at the house especially during the lazy summer months and just enjoy each other's company. They would update various software, download movies or simply just connect with Facebook. I enjoy having them at home.
Lately though, the unsecured Wi-Fi has become a source of stress. Inconsiderate young people, some I don't even know, gather at the gazebo built in front of the house to connect to the web. Some play simulation games, some watch porn, some download mp3's, some do chatting with prospective mates --- well, whatever they do, I have no business over that, but they should at least learn to respect the privacy of my property. Some do not even ask permission --- they simply just sit on one of the chairs/ benches and act as though they own the place. Some have the guts to invite their friends along --- the nerve! I am a very private person. I hate going to other houses for small chitchats and here is my gazebo, filled with young people whom I barely even know!
The gazebo is built with the purpose of being utilized as a relaxing area. How on earth can this be when a number of people are occupying the property as though they own the place and stay there for hours on end??? I am not a selfish person, but at least they should set their own limits. They should at least learn to consider that the homeowner may have plans of using the gazebo. And they should at least learn to keep their darned mouths shut because I hate noise. I hate listening to flirty shrieks. I hate shouting. It isn't me to go visit other people's houses and act as though it is my own place!
Where have all the morals of these people gone???
And so, I stapled a printed notice. It reads this way:
This is NOT a public Wi-Fi zone.
Please respect the owner's
privacy!
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