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Too many users abused unlimited Dropbox plans, so they’re getting limits (arstechnica.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Too many users abused unlimited Dropbox plans, so they’re getting limits::Some people have taken "as much space as you need" too literally.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago

Calling it “abuse” is a weird PR move. If your service is good enough, this is bound to happen with an unlimited storage plan. This is basically a win on their part since they got people to sign up for their service. Why shame your user base?