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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] 1 points 1 year ago

Abuse is certainly the wrong term, putting the blame on the user. Still, I think a 'fair use' is no longer given if you upload 20 terabytes or so. As usual, a minority overuses free services until they have to shut down or restrict usage.