Sharing passwords

[prairie_girl]

So, about a month ago, I asked on Facebook if anyone wanted to trade passwords for streaming services becaue I wanted access to Apple tv. In exchange, I offered up my password for a streaming service (Crave TV, for us Canadians)

My old neighbour said she would trade, and she gave me her login info, and I gave her mine. I was able to get in, but I didn't realize that I was signing into her whole Apple account, not just for tv. My phone changed to all her settings, all her apps, everything. I was so freaked out because I thought I had done something that wasn't reversable. Eventually, I realized I could just log out of her account and back into mine (duh, I know. At the time I was panicked). I let her know that I couldn't use her info but she could use mine for a little bit, because she was the fourth person to be using the same account (the others are my husband and my daughter). She said ok thanks, and we went on our merry ways.

I just went to the website and I see that she is now binging 3 series, all that are 8-10 seasons long. She's also adding things to my list. Yes, I should have told her a specific length of time she could use my account, but there's no going back now.


So, how do I politely ask her how long she plans on using my account? And also, to not add things to my list.


We are friendly, but not friends, if that makes sense.

 

[ronandannette]

Unless she voluntarily stops, and could re-start at any given time, I think your only play is to change your log-in, which is a pain-. Some ideas only sound good at the time. Sorry.

 

[prairie_girl]

Unless she voluntarily stops, and could re-start at any given time, I think your only play is to change your log-in, which is a pain-. Some ideas only sound good at the time. Sorry.

I don’t really want to do something behind her back. Ideally I’d say something about needing her to stop and she says she will in like a month. Then, I could change the password after that.

Maybe I could make up a white lie and say I have too many users and they want me to pay to upgrade my account. I don’t really like this idea either, but it would accomplish the goal.

 

[ronandannette]

I don’t really want to do something behind her back. Ideally I’d say something about needing her to stop and she says she will in like a month. Then, I could change the password after that.

Maybe I could make up a white lie and say I have too many users and they want me to pay to upgrade my account. I don’t really like this idea either, but it would accomplish the goal.

I guess the simplest thing to do is ask her to stop and see if she does it. Is there any way you can know for sure?

 

[prairie_girl]

I guess the simplest thing to do is ask her to stop and see if she does it. Is there any way you can know for sure?

The only way I’d be able to tell is if the series that she’s watching doesn’t keep advancing through the episodes. Maybe I’ll tell her she has til the end of March and change my password after that.

 

[princesscinderella]

I’d say to her that you will be switching up your streaming service to a new one and that it will end at such date when your monthly renewal would bill. Then change the password on that date.

 

[sam_gordon]

I don’t really want to do something behind her back.

I will say I found this ironic. You don't want to do something behind HER back, but you were fine doing something behind Apple & Crave's back. Not only that, but you post about it on FB and the Dis?

And before people accuse me of something, I let my daughter use our streaming passwords. And I know it's not unusual to share these kinds of things, but to actually POST about sharing/wanting to share? To me, that crosses a line.

 

[spiders]

I would never share passwords.

 

[_19disnA]

^^^ especially not with someone you only know though a social media site. Just change the password if someone is continuing to use it without your permission. Hopefully the password you gave out is only used for that one site or you are inviting ALL sorts of others issues online.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Step 1: Never share passwords like this again

Step 2: Give a date (fairly soon I personally wouldn't wait a month more like a week or two at most) for when you'll be changing your password and her access will at that point be removed, apologize for the inconvenience, etc etc.

Step3: Be firm on both step 1 and 2

 

[neverlandsky]

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[BlueStarryHat]

The Netflix account is mine, but of course I shared it with the people in my household, which is all above board.

My cousins then shared the password with two of their friends (people I don't even know, let alone that I would ever have given permission to share my password- I don't share passwords), but unbeknownst to them I get a notification any time someone signs in from a location not recognized by the account. I figured out pretty quick what was going on, and changed the password without telling them.

They were pretty cheesed off when they could no longer access Netflix and I guess so were the friends. Tough. You went behind my back because you knew I'd say no to sharing. Why should I pay for strangers to watch my Netflix for free??? They asked for the new password a couple of months ago, but so far I haven't given it to them, and I don't know that I want to.

 

[prairie_girl]

^^^ especially not with someone you only know though a social media site. Just change the password if someone is continuing to use it without your permission. Hopefully the password you gave out is only used for that one site or you are inviting ALL sorts of others issues online.

I don't only know her through social media. I would never give my password to someone I didn't know in real life. We were neighbours for about six years and did spend time together, mostly sitting outside one of our homes.

Kindly let her know you’re cancelling the service in 30 days and you won’t be on hers due to being too busy lately. Delete hers immediately so you no longer have access. Deactivate your service and then reactive 15-30 days later with new username and password.

We only share with our kids. Each have their own profile.

I've never been on hers. I only logged in the one time, when my account was taken over by hers. I deleted the app after that.

 

[prairie_girl]

I will say I found this ironic. You don't want to do something behind HER back, but you were fine doing something behind Apple & Crave's back. Not only that, but you post about it on FB and the Dis?

And before people accuse me of something, I let my daughter use our streaming passwords. And I know it's not unusual to share these kinds of things, but to actually POST about sharing/wanting to share? To me, that crosses a line.

Meh.. I don't find it any different than the various threads about how to bend the rules to get Disney extras...like saying you need a fridge for medical reasons, but not really needing one (don't know if fridges are standard in a room now).

 

[sam_gordon]

Meh.. I don't find it any different than the various threads about how to bend the rules to get Disney extras...like saying you need a fridge for medical reasons, but not really needing one (don't know if fridges are standard in a room now).

I mean you do you. I don't see giving away passwords to a subscription service as "bending the rules" as much as outright breaking them, but that's just me.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I mean you do you. I don't see giving away passwords to a subscription service as "bending the rules" as much as outright breaking them, but that's just me.

You wouldn't compromise your ethics and information security to save $4.99 a month?

 

[Moliphino]

I only share with close family.

I bought my parents a Roku about a year ago, and it must have been used and returned because it was logged in to a bunch of services. I logged it out of the ones I subscribed to, but my mom used this random person's Netflix for almost a whole year.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Meh.. I don't find it any different than the various threads about how to bend the rules to get Disney extras...like saying you need a fridge for medical reasons, but not really needing one (don't know if fridges are standard in a room now).

Well it's against Netflix's Terms and Conditions (likely Apple's too). Not bending the rules on an ethical level but a flat out violation which can get your account suspended, etc.

4.2. The Netflix service and any content accessed through our service are for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household. During your Netflix membership, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access the Netflix service and Netflix content through the service. Except for the foregoing, no right, title or interest shall be transferred to you. You agree not to use the service for public performances.

https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse
Granted I know you're in Canada so apologies if there's some legal difference in the wording.

We all are realistic and understand not everyone follows the rules all the time. Would Netflix read these threads and FB? Uh unlikely, but I get the point about publicly posting.

ETA: realized now you're talking about Crave TV not Netflix but you should look up Crave TV's T&C on what they say. Many streaming services are not designed to share passwords like you are.

 

[sam_gordon]

You wouldn't compromise your ethics and information security to save $4.99 a month?

Can't say I've never done anything to save a small amount of money, but going on the internet and saying "Hey, does anyone want to help me steal services" (and yes, that's really what it is) is a little too much for me.

 

[MillauFr]

You wouldn't compromise your ethics and information security to save $4.99 a month?

I am with you on information security. Ethics. Um no. We are talking Apple here. They aren't going to miss anyone's $4.99 a month.