The prosecution: Billy double quotation mark Unlike the kettle or the wifi, my contact details aren’t for communal use. Plus it’s annoying My housemate, Ronnie, is a cheapskate. In this economy, I get it, but sometimes he takes it too far. He always uses my phone number to get a second free trial with gyms or streaming services, and I can’t stand it. He’ll just shout from the other room, “Hey, what’s that login code?” Unlike the kettle or the wifi, my contact details aren’t for communal use. I want to protect my good name, but he thinks it’s funny. It got particularly annoying recently when he started using my email to get discounts aimed at new customers. My inbox is flooded with welcome emails, and reminders that “my” trial is about to expire. I get texts at odd hours confirming sign-ups to services I never joined. It’s as if my identity has been franchised without my consent. I’m not against a good freebie, but once I’ve had my run, I’m done. Ronnie, however, loves rinsing everything.…