Don't be - you cleared it up, thanks. (I know from spending time in retail that consent can be revoked on an individual basis, and that revocation can be grounds for trespass charges, but I wasn't clear how it works in other spheres.)
Now, to explain the question: in cyberspace, there's an attitude that "if it ain't secured, it's free game." In other words, lack of blocking measures (or with some people - lack of strong enough blocking measures) is treated as if you gave express consent to enter. It's not just annoying - it shows that there is a fundamental disconnect.
To be honest, I think law is coming to cyberspace, and the geeks are going to try to fight it to the bitter end - but ultimately, they will fail, because bringing law there will be supported by most people.
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Date: 2005-11-17 11:57 pm (UTC)Now, to explain the question: in cyberspace, there's an attitude that "if it ain't secured, it's free game." In other words, lack of blocking measures (or with some people - lack of strong enough blocking measures) is treated as if you gave express consent to enter. It's not just annoying - it shows that there is a fundamental disconnect.
To be honest, I think law is coming to cyberspace, and the geeks are going to try to fight it to the bitter end - but ultimately, they will fail, because bringing law there will be supported by most people.