How to disable back to my mac automatic log in

When I used screen sharing in OS Lepoard I would have to connect using my user id and password (different from Apple ID). But now in OS Lion when I use file sharing or screen sharing it connects to the remote computer automatically and uses my Apple ID ([email protected]) to log on. How do I disable the automatic log on? I want to be able to screen share but be prompted for my credentials.

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Anyone?
In OS Lion my Back to my Mac remote computer connects without login or password. Is there anyway to have it such that you have to supply login and password when connecting or screen sharing?

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