# network ssid and obscenity laws

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/network-ssid-and-obscenity-laws/516242>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 4, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/network-ssid-and-obscenity-laws/516242 "2009-11-04T02:27:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![tnstaafl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@tnstaafl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnstaafl)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/network-ssid-and-obscenity-laws/516242/1 "2009-11-04T02:27:12Z")

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So completely random thought but if my routers ssid is able to be viewed by others, does that mean I can’t name it something like tyrannosaurus f\*\*\* you? Is that under public obscenity laws or does it count as private property?

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**Author:** ![HorseloverFat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8e8cbc/32.png) [@HorseloverFat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HorseloverFat)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/network-ssid-and-obscenity-laws/516242/2 "2009-11-04T03:01:16Z")

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Considering the FCC controls the ISM band wifi uses, I wouldnt do something like this if I was really worried. I seriously doubt it would be worth investigating, so go crazy.