From Slate Magazine · Jenée Desmond-Harris · · 50s
Wi-Fi Passwords and Roommate Tensions
Roommate fights over internet access after friend claims password change is tyranny
In brief
Roommate fights over internet access after friend claims password change is tyranny Changing Wi-Fi password to stop gaming spending is a temporary fix for housing conflict Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Password change
Friend moved in rent-free after financial crisis. I changed Wi-Fi password to stop gaming spending.
“I changed my Wi-Fi password. She still has email and internet access through her phone; she just can’t play her online games on her computer.”
Roommate dilemma
She claims I’m being tyrannical for limiting her gaming access. I need her to move out in 30 days.
“She is freaking out and accusing me of tyranny.”
Housing agreement
We agreed she’d save money and move out once she got a job. She spent on non-existent game items instead.
“As soon as she got one, she resumed her habit of spending significant amounts of money on non-existent video game items.”
Temporary fix
Keeping Wi-Fi password private lets me focus on getting her to move out without financial oversight.
“It’s fine to keep the Wi-Fi password private in the meantime.”
Roommate dynamics
She’s obnoxiously nice but has a history of spending habits that extend housing time.
“Her family adores Alan, and me by default.”
What it means
Changing Wi-Fi password to stop gaming spending is a temporary fix for housing conflict
