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Title: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: mintra on December 23, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: mintra on December 23, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
This is not trans related but it is border on racial discrimination. I discovered earlier today there's a discoverable WIFI name 'AsianInvasian' from one of my neighbors in the apartment building. There's about 12 units total and 3 units are occupied by Asians including me. I just find it disturbing and childish. This is in a nice suburban area of the city where there's Ivy League college nearby (Washington University in St. Louis) and people are of suburban well-mannered type.
I think I should do something but I need some suggestion. Notifying the landlord might be a good idea but most of them just don't wanna hear problems from tenants. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I think I should do something but I need some suggestion. Notifying the landlord might be a good idea but most of them just don't wanna hear problems from tenants. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: crazy at the coast on December 23, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Post by: crazy at the coast on December 23, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Are you sure it doesn't belong to any of the other Asians? I'd be sure of that first.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Damian on December 23, 2012, 10:18:02 PM
Post by: Damian on December 23, 2012, 10:18:02 PM
You should change your WiFi name to call them out if it bothers you. How about: Rascist_amongus
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: mintra on December 24, 2012, 02:12:32 PM
Post by: mintra on December 24, 2012, 02:12:32 PM
Quote from: crazy at the coast on December 23, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Are you sure it doesn't belong to any of the other Asians? I'd be sure of that first.
Yeah, maybe that was the case I'll find out later when I meet my neighbor.
Quote from: Two way Rain on December 23, 2012, 10:18:02 PMThanks Rain you look beautiful by the way. I'm just gonna let it slipped my mind for now to enjoy the Christmas. Happy Holiday to you both!
You should change your WiFi name to call them out if it bothers you. How about: Rascist_amongus
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Beth Andrea on December 24, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
Post by: Beth Andrea on December 24, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
IMHO it's none of your business what someone calls their WiFi...as long as they don't take action on their beliefs, to do anything would make you look like a no-good self-righteous busybody.
But hey, it's a free country, right?
But hey, it's a free country, right?
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: mintra on December 24, 2012, 02:27:40 PM
Post by: mintra on December 24, 2012, 02:27:40 PM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on December 24, 2012, 02:20:47 PMInteresting.
IMHO it's none of your business what someone calls their WiFi...as long as they don't take action on their beliefs, to do anything would make you look like a no-good self-righteous busybody.
But hey, it's a free country, right?
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Miharu Barbie on December 24, 2012, 03:35:02 PM
Post by: Miharu Barbie on December 24, 2012, 03:35:02 PM
Life is short. Choose your battles wisely.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Sara Thomas on December 24, 2012, 07:46:40 PM
Post by: Sara Thomas on December 24, 2012, 07:46:40 PM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on December 24, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
IMHO it's none of your business what someone calls their WiFi...as long as they don't take action on their beliefs, to do anything would make you look like a no-good self-righteous busybody.
But hey, it's a free country, right?
They make it your business when it shows up in the bottom corner of your monitor - that's my opinion.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Simon on December 25, 2012, 01:00:09 PM
Post by: Simon on December 25, 2012, 01:00:09 PM
I'd almost guarantee that is one of the Asian neighbor's WiFi.
...and I agree with Beth. It's something trivial to get up in arms about. My WiFi is called "NoFreeWiFi4U". I have one freeloading neighbor who hates that one, lol.
...and I agree with Beth. It's something trivial to get up in arms about. My WiFi is called "NoFreeWiFi4U". I have one freeloading neighbor who hates that one, lol.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Annah on December 25, 2012, 01:15:42 PM
Post by: Annah on December 25, 2012, 01:15:42 PM
my wifi says FBIsurveillancevan02
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: mintra on December 25, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Post by: mintra on December 25, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Annah on December 25, 2012, 01:15:42 PMThat's cool lol. Thank you to all you ladies.
my wifi says FBIsurveillancevan02
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Huela on December 26, 2012, 06:32:59 AM
Post by: Huela on December 26, 2012, 06:32:59 AM
My favorite one is "CopUnit2". Nobody tries to hack in.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: dalebert on December 26, 2012, 12:56:51 PM
Post by: dalebert on December 26, 2012, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: Simon on December 25, 2012, 01:00:09 PM
I'd almost guarantee that is one of the Asian neighbor's WiFi.
My money's on that as well. I bet someone is enjoying a little self-deprecating humor. I have Asian friends in L.A. who totally would have done something like this.
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: Kgirl on January 03, 2013, 11:48:52 AM
Post by: Kgirl on January 03, 2013, 11:48:52 AM
Quote from: dalebert on December 26, 2012, 12:56:51 PM
My money's on that as well. I bet someone is enjoying a little self-deprecating humor. I have Asian friends in L.A. who totally would have done something like this.
This. I live in a predominantly Asian area and even if it was a non-Asian person running the network I doubt anyone would be offended.
Also, this thread put the idea of Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino running a wireless network in my head and it's awesome XD
Title: Re: Disturbing WIFI name from neighbor.
Post by: milktea on January 03, 2013, 12:08:19 PM
Post by: milktea on January 03, 2013, 12:08:19 PM
i use my wifi to advertise my ebay junk...haha...