Reading the other posts, this doesn't seem to be the case. It is "hacking" because he was creative in how he pursued this goal while still working within the framework
I am a guy interested in security and I am sensitive to the word "hacking". And I bet most of the HNers are interested in security too.
Given the whole PRISM thing about different government was intercepting communication during the London Olympic game, calling out "Hacking Olympic" would ring the bell. This is a sensitive title to me.
I had to read the text three times before I realized there was no hacking involved other than "being creative".
I will wish him best but please, OP, please, don't ever do this again. If I had to sound harsher, this is a marketing strategy. You have captured everyone's attention, but to me it's a bad attention.
Imagine everyone doing something "creative" and starts making a post starting with "Hacking...".
Sorry to be harsh, but this is how I feel.
http://stallman.org/articles/on-hacking.html
it would seem that the "old-school" (typically a more conservative) generation of hackers would not have found this use of the word "hack" incorrect at all.
Same here. This title is controversial to me and I think my point regarding London Olympic MITM is valid. Hence, please use something more descriptive.