Opinions4Free wrote:
I have continually used Apple computers since 1989 (IIci) and this issue is more proof that Apple has lost its desire to make their products easy to use. I've been using iPhones since they came out, when there was no such thing as Family Sharing. It was NEVER a problem sharing the Apple ID... until now. Thanks Apple! Thanks for breaking something that worked perfectly fine, and giving me a homework assignment. I miss the days when they really cared about the end user.
You are only speaking with other users on this user to user only forum. None of whom work for or are in any way associated with Apple. If you'd like to "thank" Apple, you can "thank" them here --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple
I am curious why you think sharing an Apple ID with someone worked perfectly fine? Are you aware that even if you think you have turned off the ability for each of you to see each others text messages, whoever you are sharing an ID with can, anytime they want, turn them on their iPhone and read your messages. They don't need your permission to do that. They can delete photos permanently, which you may not appreciate. They can change the passwords to apps you use, making them unusable for you. They can change the Apple ID of their iPhone and lock you out of your phone. There are so many things which can go wrong with sharing an Apple ID. They could mark your iPhone as lost and ersase it without your knowledge or permission. There are so many consequences which can happen when people share an Apple ID. And Apple has for more than a decade warned people that doing so is NOT recommended.
Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support