I may be very high ... but I think poster has a point .. please mod up ...

...which leads me to my next thought: what is the world coming too?

let's hope this is the first nail in the coffin of a truly bad idea.
How is BPL a bad idea? Aside from the problems that need to be worked out with interference with hobbists, this could be a legitimate alternative to dsl and cable. It would be wonderful if a bit of competition could make broadband a little more prevalent/affordable.