Free N0 More!

This is the new name of the ISP I have been piggybacking for three years.
its been a pretty good run, I'd say.

When I opened my laptop after a few days of not being able to hop on (they were probably on vacation or something I thought to myself), my computer had a bit of a hiccup while airport rescanned the available wireless networks. The usual locked suspects popped up, but before where my trusty 12-digit open connection had been, was now a blaring personal confrontation to me. At first, I laughed and thought this was a funny little way to slap my wrist and say 'shame on me' in a joking way, but later I started to feel ashamed.

I don't know the ins and outs of wireless connection-- I struggle to explain the difference between AOL, wireless and verizon/cable DSL to my mom. So in my lack of comprehension beyond "i can't access the internet any longer", I'm paranoid this particular neighbor who has threatened to shoot a neighborhood cat, might know the wifipirate/fregan(s)**.

This makes me regret not approaching all my neighbors sooner, in an honest effort to offer up money to share the service. I wasn't sure that it was a suitable offer, but it would have maybe alleviated the shame as I walk down my street wondering which neighbor is shunning me.

Too bad, the honest truth is that the $29 monthly service is going to break my financial back, adding me to the mounting numbers of foreclosures*. So, really, is it any advantage to you stingy probably-Republican neighbor? Shame on YOU!


*I don't like to make jokes about my own foreclosure because I really do stress about it. But I do like to joke about it because it does get under the skin of Republican bailout types.

**later determined another neighbor was aboard the ship.