@westside-steve said:

honestly if Comcast would say something like hey we will give you couple dollars($2 probably be enough) off your bill monthly if you let us set this up, there would be very few complaints.

Its probably about the same, while your info is in more places today it is also more encrypted\protected than ever before, the problem is that there are people looking for chinks in the armor and usually its because of End User error(not using hard to guess passwords, leaving a device\pc unlocked and\or unmonitored, not changing default settings, downloading something they shouldn't be), before the internet there were still people doing the same thing, but obviously they would have used different methods/scams.

@sadbrownsfan said:

Or know how to keep your stuff private\protected, instead of turning the clock back to the 70's/80's.

WSS

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Or know how to keep your stuff private\protected, instead of turning the clock back to the 70's/80's.

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Simple solution. Quit the internet. Quit using cell phones. Privacy. Otherwise, STFU.

Pretty much this.

@sadbrownsfan said:

If you have Time Warner you may start Comcast is known for its really bad customer service and is in talks to merge with Time Warner, many articles that I have found about this, have included how even if you do turn it off it seems to keep coming back on after a Firmware update, and trying to get help to turn if off from Comcast has been a hassle.....

Well I have direct tv but Time Warner for the Internet. Hopefully AT&T will get off their ass and run fiber optic cable, since they have merged with or absorbed DIRECTV. I don't love AT&T either but...

WSS

@westside-steve said:

If you have Time Warner you may start Comcast is known for its really bad customer service and is in talks to merge with Time Warner, many articles that I have found about this, have included how even if you do turn it off it seems to keep coming back on after a Firmware update, and trying to get help to turn if off from Comcast has been a hassle.....

It's often our own fault if we get stuck with something though not always.

WSS

http://defamer.gawker.com/leaked-the-nightmare-email-drama-behind-sonys-steve-jo-1668882936

@westside-steve said:

Electricity to run the modem would not be that big(since you are already using it) but if you are someone who puts a strain on your bandwith(streaming videos\downloading\online gaming) having someone else on your connection could be quite noticeable(and could produce lag). For security usually you are responsible for what happens on your network, I am not certain how this is configured, but I am assuming it is worse security for the people trying to connect(article explaining why http://consumerist.com/2014/06/23/heres-why-you-should-think-twice-about-using-att-or-comcast-wifi-hotspots/).

The biggest thing I don't like is that its on by default and its the responsibility of the homeowner to go into the router and turn it off. Most people do not know how to configure a router, or will not take the time to figure it out and remove it. Comcast is using your house as a free WIFI hotspot connection, that they will then turn around and sell(by offering connect from anywhere).

@mld-woody said:

Right, I forgot about the dozens and dozens of threads I've started about scary big companies. Apparently saying "fuck Comcast" and stating an obvious fact about security I exactly equal to the fear mongering that goes on in thread after thread here. You are so right Steve. That's not ridiculous at all

... Troll on theater kid

Oh shit. You have the same response to all of the other posts: and now you're mad.

WSS

... Troll on theater kid

@mld-woody said:

And apparently putting words in my mouth is always in style.

Gee whiz little touchy boy, you sound at least as scared as any of the guys who post stories about illegal immigrants killing children. You think that's funny so I don't see why you're so upset.

WSS

@mld-woody said:

Hmmm... I sound fearful? Really?

Yeah.

But I realize that fear mongering about big evil corporations is hip.

WSS

And yes, when I make fun of the scary brown people threads it's totally about the actual crime and victim, not the fear mongering story itself.

That's two strikes. You're on fire today Steve.

If this potentially opens up everyone's home wifi to hackers than yes, it is a bigger deal. I'm guessing Comcast has some idea of what they're doing, even if everyone hates them. I'm just making the point that a hacker getting full access to my computer is worse than someone knowing my debit card number

@mld-woody said:

Ya, I'd much rather someone know the numbers of my debit card then to have full access into my computer and home network.

WSS

@gftchris said:

Who gives a fuck about security? Well, most people, when you can scrape any information used there, such as account credentials, personal details, bank details, and subsequently commit all kinds of fraud at their expense.

Every time I suggest we need DNA and or retinal scans for identification (and that should be on file for every American) people shit their pants about intrusion of governmentand privacy and blah blah blah.

We use, get this, a 9 digit number printed on your identification cards and spoken out loud in front of groups of strangers when you go to the bank.

Security?

WSS

Woody... pretty scary huh? Gee I wonder if I vote for Obama (or Hillary ) they will save us?!

WSS

That's why it should upset you. Beyond that straightforward, bottom line stuff, there's also the inherent security risks associated with allowing anyone to connect to your router.