I've put in two codes for myself and my lady and never had it ask that nonsense. I have no problem sharing openly. I snagged it at a 7/11 in Commerce City, Colorado. Bought it last night around... 5:30 PMish MST? Paid $2.50 (2 for 5 deal. They actually have some kid of promotion when you use the app, you can get a third code, but I really don't want a 7/11 app on my phone) If you need any more info than that, you're on your own mate. Chances are someone has already snagged the code where it didn't ask them for all that weirdness.