Would you share your wireless network with neighbors?

[bmccasland]

As indicated in the header, I'm in the No category.

I've known a very nice family man, who was arrested by the IT squad of my local police department (when I lived in another state) for internet child pornography. Was quite a surprise to see his mug shot in the local paper.

And as others have indicated, you won't know who they might give the password out to.

If you want to get to know your neighbors, invite them over for a BBQ.

[Tri Girl]

I definitely say NO!
You don't know people- even when you think they do.
A family member of mine was arrested and sent to federal prison last year because he had been downloading child porn to his computer for over 10 years. He has a wife and kid and worked at a very well-respected college, did charitable work, was very granola-y, was a community helper, and was highly regarded.
You just never know people.
Everything computer related in his house was confiscated by the FBI.
His wife had no clue (encrypted files and such).

Aside from all the security issues, things like this ^ are worrisome. People have totally different internet lives sometimes. What happens on YOUR network is YOUR responsibility- even if it wasn't you doing it.

Plus, if you ever move, they will have to get their own service anyway, so they might as well just do it now.

[GLC1968]

No, we would not. My husband is in network security and I can tell you with all confidence that the answer would be no.

If they are not really tech savy - they could be the biggest problem. Honestly, when my husband set up my parents network, he did it so that no matter what my mom clicked on, nothing could get to their main computer where all the financial stuff was located. I love my mom to death and would trust her with my life (and to not be a terrorist) but when it comes to not clicking on dangerous things in emails or whatever....she's hopeless. Your landlords could be similar.

And malware is being written for Apple products, so don't get too comfortable with the idea that they are safe, as they won't be forever.