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Why was my piocket hotspot thread deleted?
March 10, 2012
12:14 am
AssmanMike
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I didn't receive any email from the site owner as to why it was nuked and I think I posted in the right area so...what was wrong with it?

March 10, 2012
1:04 am
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It was a tethering thread, and since tethering is strictly forbidden as in Speakout's terms and conditions, it was better to delete the thread than have others follow it, and possibly lose their browsing access.

March 10, 2012
4:50 am
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Just like bridonca said. Since you are new here, I strongly suggest you read the rules of the site BEFORE posting anything, and especially the rules on the official site.

March 10, 2012
12:57 pm
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My nokia n8 has the ability to be a wireless hotspot.

Since SO i limited to WAP browsing only, would it be against the terms of service to tether other phones so that they could browse with just their built in browser too?

Just a curiosity question. The term 'tethering' usually is meant to assume full access to the internet using your laptop to abuse things such as downloading or 'regular' laptop use.

March 10, 2012
1:04 pm
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Yes, as you said, SO is limited to WAP browsing only. When in doubt, consult the terms on the official site, as well as contacting SpeakOut themselves.

March 10, 2012
6:54 pm
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i would say the UMB is for on device browsing only, if you want to stick to the terms and conditions(well at least the essence of it).

So even it is not full data access, you are not supposed to be using it from other device(even if it is possible). It is very similar to the 'no video download' that strictly speaking is not violating the 'browsing' definition(embedded youtube is typical example). But that is also against the intend of the usage and they explicitly added that.

March 10, 2012
8:33 pm
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Hmmm...I didn't realize that it was against the TOS. I guess I figured that if they didn't want something like that done they'd just disable the ability to do that since they control the access.

Sounds like the Wind mobile internet plan may be more my speed. I was just planning on using Speakout to browse the web and do e-mail on my Playbook but if I can't do that I might as well look at Wind as a home internet replacement to make up for the extra $25/month.

March 10, 2012
10:58 pm
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Not that i'd brag about sharing UMB.

In fact, I'd probably get flogged for it.

March 11, 2012
7:19 am
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With all due respect, it is your responsibility to read and understand the TOS on the official site, as well as the rules on this site before you make your first post. That way it clears up a lot of confusion as to what or what isn't allowed. Too many people come here and post away with no regards for the rules.

March 11, 2012
8:00 pm
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Dude I already conceded to my error and never claimed otherwise.

I'm hardy the first person on the internet to click "ok" to the terms and conditions on a website without reading them.

Nor am I interested in taking part in an internet tinkling contest so I'll pass on the flame bait. But thank you for stating the obvious so you could take the moral high ground and look down on me.

March 11, 2012
11:06 pm
chimpanzee
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AssmanMike said:

Dude I already conceded to my error and never claimed otherwise.

I'm hardy the first person on the internet to click "ok" to the terms and conditions on a website without reading them.

Nor am I interested in taking part in an internet tinkling contest so I'll pass on the flame bait. But thank you for stating the obvious so you could take the moral high ground and look down on me.


don't worry, you are not the only one. In fact, it is plain unrealistic to expect ANYONE to read that

How many people read their city bylaw or their credit card fine prints ?

March 12, 2012
7:22 am
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Thread locked as it has run its course