Neighbor Wants To Piggyback On My Internet After Refusing To Help Years Ago

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A man recently got high-speed internet installed after not having it for nearly a decade. He reached out to his neighbor to sign up for service as well to cover construction costs, but the neighbor declined and said they were happy with DSL. The man eventually worked out a deal to get the internet installed with the cable company covering above and beyond their normal allowance if he handled excavation. Now the neighbor wants to use the man's internet lines, but the man refuses as the neighbor refused to help years ago. Is the man being petty or is he in the right? Read on to find out more.

The OP is surprised by the response and grateful for feedback 🤩

simpleza | simpleza

Sorry buddy, no free Wi-Fi rides here 🚫📶

simpleza | simpleza

Finally got high-speed internet after a decade of waiting 🎉

simpleza | simpleza

Distant neighbor wants to mooch internet, what would you do? 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

When your neighbor wants your WiFi but not your friendship 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

Helped neighbor with internet but now wants a free ride 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

Generous offer declined: Neighbor refuses to help after years of asking 😕

simpleza | simpleza

Finally agreed to share internet after neighbor refused to help.

simpleza | simpleza

Helpful neighbor or entitled moocher? 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

Unwilling neighbor wants a free ride on my internet 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

Setting boundaries with a moocher neighbor 🚫🙅‍♂️

simpleza | simpleza

Neighbor wants free internet access after past disrespect. 🙅

simpleza | simpleza

Sharing internet with unhelpful neighbor: Petty or neighborly? 🤔

simpleza | simpleza

Neighbor wants free WiFi after not helping a decade ago 😒

simpleza | simpleza

Neighbor asks to share my internet after refusing to contribute.

simpleza | simpleza

Neighbor's refusal to help costs OP $18k in 10 years 💸

simpleza | simpleza

Going the extra mile for internet: a cost-saving excavation 💻

simpleza | simpleza

DIY internet installation saves $60k, neighbor wants free ride 🚀

simpleza | simpleza

Neighbor refuses to help with internet, wants to piggyback now 🙄

When you've put in the hard work to get something, it's understandable to feel protective of it. That's the situation this Redditor found themselves in when their neighbor asked to piggyback off their newly installed high-speed internet. The neighbor had refused to help years ago when the Redditor was trying to get the internet installed, but now that it's up and running, they want in. Despite offering to pay for their neighbor's services for the first three months, the neighbor still declined. Now the neighbor is asking for an easement for their cable drop, which the Redditor is refusing due to past grievances and concerns about damage to their property. While some may call the Redditor petty, others may understand their reluctance to share something they worked hard for with someone who refused to help in the past. What do you think? Is the Redditor justified in their decision or should they be a good neighbor and share their internet access?

Neighbor refused help before, now wants free internet access. NTA.

drbeerologist | drbeerologist

Legal issues arise with easements - stay firm and consult lawyers.

dodie2599 | dodie2599

Karma's a Wi-Fi thief 🤷‍♂️

Talathia | Talathia

Neighbor tried to sneak cable guy to lay cable. OP not the a**hole (NTA)

Reasonable_racoon | Reasonable_racoon

Neighbor wants free internet after refusing to help. NTA wins.

RolyPoly1320 | RolyPoly1320

Karma strikes back! NTA wins the internet battle 🎉

Born-Pineapple | Born-Pineapple

Stand your ground and let him deal with the consequences 😎

Fierywitchburn333 | Fierywitchburn333

Neighbor wants free internet after refusing to help before 💻🚫

OilSeeYouL8er | OilSeeYouL8er

Neighbor refused to help years ago, now wants internet access. NTA.

HarleyDennis | HarleyDennis

No obligation to let lazy neighbor piggyback on internet 🚫📶

psyong2017 | psyong2017

Neighbor refused to help, now wants internet access? NTA 🚫📶

MonkeyWrench | MonkeyWrench

Neighbor refused to help, now wants to piggyback off internet 🙄

p0ssoml0ver | p0ssoml0ver

Neighbor assumes free internet after refusing to help. Unbelievable 🙄

sequingoddess | sequingoddess

Satisfying revenge with a touch of humor 😂👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Charge him $30k for internet access, no free rides 🚫🎟️

G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD

Easements are a nightmare, and NTA for not sharing internet.

StanielBlorch | StanielBlorch

Neighbors wanting free internet after refusing to help? 😒 #NTA

[deleted] | [deleted]

Neighbor refused to help before, now wants to piggyback off internet 🤔

HezzeroftheWezzer | HezzeroftheWezzer

DIY trenching saves big bucks 💰

ben_burnache | ben_burnache

Getting revenge with internet? 😏 NTA but petty 😜

Fasttourister | Fasttourister

Generous offer rejected, don't let him piggyback now 🚫🐷

jemcnick | jemcnick

Stick to your guns 💪 You owe them nothing 🚫

MorgainofAvalon | MorgainofAvalon

Digging trenches for three days? Not the a**hole, charge them 💰

Helga_Huff-Le-Puff | Helga_Huff-Le-Puff

Standing your ground against a freeloading neighbor 👏

briodan | briodan

Neighbor refused to share electric costs, now wants to use internet 🙄

LadyGrassLake | LadyGrassLake

Neighbor refused to help, now wants internet? NTA wins 🙌

GuinevereMorgan | GuinevereMorgan

Neighbor refused to help before, now wants wifi for free 😒

[deleted] | [deleted]

Don't be taken advantage of 🚫 Stand your ground 💪 NTA

evileyes343 | evileyes343

Neighbor declined internet offer, now wants to piggyback. ESH?

Jypahttii | Jypahttii

Neighbor refused to help dig trench years ago, now wants to piggyback off internet. NTA if you decline, but it could be an opportunity to work together and insist on a better work around with the utility company. 👍

PARA9535307 | PARA9535307

Neighbor refuses to help with internet, now wants free ride 💸

Officer_PoopyPants | Officer_PoopyPants

Unwanted internet moochers: what to do when you move?

ConstantGradStudent | ConstantGradStudent

No internet for bad neighbors 🚫🌐

No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628

Neighbor refused help, now wants internet. NTA says OP 😒

[deleted] | [deleted]

NTA and considering Starlink as an option 📡

ButterIsMyFriend | ButterIsMyFriend

Neighbor refuses to help with costs, now wants free internet. NTA👍

CricketInTime | CricketInTime

🤑 Expensive internet costs lead to relatable neighborly feud.

Shane_Diggity | Shane_Diggity

Neighbor wants internet, but OP hasn't confronted them yet 👀

Introvertedecstasy | Introvertedecstasy

Stand firm! 💪 You're not the a**hole in this situation.

Pinkthrowaway97 | Pinkthrowaway97

Charge your neighbor $60k for an internet easement 💰📶

[deleted] | [deleted]

Petty but justified 🤷‍♀️ NTA

lacyjacobs | lacyjacobs

Fair play! Sharing internet with neighbors can be tricky 🤝

firefightersgirl76 | firefightersgirl76

No need to share with a petty neighbor 🚫🤷‍♀️

Ydain | Ydain

Good neighbor offer rejected, now they want to piggyback 🤔

lego_mannequin | lego_mannequin

Don't be a doormat, stand your ground 💪 NTA

idrow1 | idrow1

Don't let your entitled neighbor piggyback off your internet 🚫📶 #NTA

Jxenvyx | Jxenvyx

Don't be a wifi doormat 🚪📶 Stand your ground 💪

Adorable_Specific_37 | Adorable_Specific_37

OP is not the a**hole for laughing at the situation 😂

torbaapshala | torbaapshala

Neighbor accused commenter of causing damage to their system, but was proven wrong and fined. NTA.

starfishstratosphere | starfishstratosphere

No internet for the neighbor who refused to help 🙅‍♂️💻

Huntedwiththimbles | Huntedwiththimbles

👍Agreed! No internet for the unhelpful neighbor. #NTA

runedued | runedued

Charge them or leave them with their slow DSL 🐌

UisgeRuithe | UisgeRuithe

No internet for mean neighbors 🚫📶

karentheawesome | karentheawesome

Savage comeback shuts down entitled neighbor's request 🤣

CounterproductiveRod | CounterproductiveRod

Protect your driveway at all costs! 🚫🚧 NTA.

whiskeysour123 | whiskeysour123

Protect your property 🛡️. Your internet, your rules.

gizzie123 | gizzie123

Don't let that a**hole piggyback on your internet 🚫🐖

nikkixo87 | nikkixo87

Karma strikes: Neighbor refused help, now stuck with crappy DSL 💻🚫

Fafaflunkie | Fafaflunkie

Offer to split the cost 💰, but no free ride 🙅‍♂️

Walkgreen1day | Walkgreen1day

Neighbor declined faster internet offer, now wants to piggyback. NTA 💻

fofosfederation | fofosfederation

Savage response to entitled neighbor's request for free internet 🤣

jmiller115 | jmiller115

Neighbor refused to help, now wants free internet. NTA 👍

foodie120 | foodie120

Generous offer turned down, now they want to piggyback? NTA 🙅‍♂️

RossTheNinja | RossTheNinja

Fair to ask for compensation for past refusal to help? 💰

lionchild85 | lionchild85

Negotiating internet easements for a**hole neighbors: 💰🌐

Beneficial-Soft-3492 | Beneficial-Soft-3492