The Nerve

[gopher101]

So I have Netflix. I got two screens but only watch one. I got the other for my nieces/nephews, with the understanding only one can watch at a time. Also when we go on vacation they are on blackout, because I need both (one screen for me and one for my younger sister). Well the only time my older niece texts me is some variation of this I need the Netflix password. No please, no thank you, no hi, no question, just statement. Well we are on vacation and she texts me I need the Netflix password on Friday. I told her it is blackout because we are on vacation and she has to wait till next week. No answer back. Come Monday I get an email from Netflix stating that a password reset has been requested. I am now very angry. Well now she is not going to get the password at all. I am changing it all together. In fact now the younger two will not get it either because they will tell her. The eldest nephew is going to get it because I trust him not to tell her, also I allow him to use it so her can entertain his kid. Rant Over.

What would be your solution if this happened to you?

 

[DisneylandDarling]

Depends. How old are the nieces/nephews?

If you're paying for the sub there is no obligation to share it with them, especially if they don't appreciate it.

 

[gopher101]

eldest nephew 18. eldest niece 15, younger nephew 13, younger niece 11

 

[mom2rtk]

Does the parent (one of your siblings perhaps) know they tried to reset your password?

At 15, niece is more than old enough to understand how it all works.

I wouldn't be very happy with how that played out.

 

[DisneylandDarling]

Okay, that would be a nope for me. If they can't ask nicely or act appreciative, I would not give her the new password. They are old enough to know better.

I would probably even say something in passing to her like, "Yeah it's so weird because I got an email that someone tried to reset my password on Netflix...." and see what she says.

 

[Mortlives]

Is there some reason their parents can't get them Netflix? Then you don't need to worry about blacking out when you go away. It sounds like this is just making your oldest niece a teeny bit entitled.

 

[DisBabe94]

As PP stated there is no obligation for you to share with them, you were doing them a favor.

I would change the password but I would explain to your oldest niece why she and her siblings are no longer allowed to use your account. Don't block them out with no explanation.

 

[rastahomie]

If your niece is only texting you for the password, without saying "please" or "thank you" or a "Hi Auntie gopher!" I'd tell her to hit the bricks.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

Could their mother just send you $2/month to upgrade to the bigger package so this isn't an issue? Seems like such a hassle over a service that is $7.99-$11.99/month

 

[buzzrelly]

Either give the password to all of them (and upgrade to more screens), or give it to none of them. I don't give gifts that are conditional and have rules attached. That's just me. If you are going to be generous and share, then don't do it halfway. Just my opinion.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'd talk to her and explain that you'll give it to her one more time and if she tries that crap again, you'll take it away from everyone.

 

[gemini2727]

I would change it, but tell her exactly why I was doing so. That was sneaky and inappropriate on her part, and should have consequences. Stinks for the others, but that's what I would do.

 

[Praying Colonel]

It's $10/month. Is there some reason they or their parents can't afford their own Netflix account?

 

[hereyago]

You are just nicer then me because if she only texts you when she wants something, let alone not have manners, I would have texted her back that I need her to learn to have manners and be gracious.

As for this latest. I would tell her and let her parents and siiblins know that since my password was trying to be changed, that oviously my kindness has been taken for weakness and they don't get to have access to my account again.

 

[prprincess]

Yeah, change it and don't share it with them. That's just ungrateful behavior!

 

[Disney_traveler]

Could their mother just send you $2/month to upgrade to the bigger package so this isn't an issue? Seems like such a hassle over a service that is $7.99-$11.99/month

Pay $2.00 for something they apparently frequently use but don't even pay towards the $7.99-$11.99 for AND are acting rude and entitled?

 

[Mokat76]

Change it. Cut them all off. Tell them why. Let her sibs sort it out.

 

[bethbuchall]

I'd talk to her and explain that you'll give it to her one more time and if she tries that crap again, you'll take it away from everyone.

This is my answer. I'd tell all of them that trying something like this will result in the privilege being revoked, though. A little peer pressure can be a good thing. I'd also go over the conditions with them again.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Either give the password to all of them (and upgrade to more screens), or give it to none of them. I don't give gifts that are conditional and have rules attached. That's just me. If you are going to be generous and share, then don't do it halfway. Just my opinion.

I don't know that this was a gift. This was a "you may use one screen, unless we are on vacation, then I need both screens, that I am paying for."

For me? I would change the password and I wouldn't tell them the new one.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

Pay $2.00 for something they apparently frequently use but don't even pay towards the $7.99-$11.99 for AND are acting rude and entitled?

IDK, I can see whwre teens/tweens would want to watch what they want/when they want. Again, we are talking about a cheap service. If their parents are paying for the upgrade, then they won't have to juggle around OP's schedule. win/win