Safely and socially share a wireless network

[wabes2k]

I like two things: sharing and encryption. But you can't have both with wi-fi. Either you share it or you encrypt the OTA transmissions with WPA.

My compromise, which works for anyone in an apartment building, is simple. Name your network like this:

Bring beer to [apt number] for Password

It's a nice way to get to know your neighbors, gets you free beer (pro tip: you can substitute other items for beer), and lets you be generous with your wi-fi while giving you some added level of security from the WPA encryption.

[Ballbuster_X]

This would work, given that you're in an apartment complex and not a home in the country! :)