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Garrie_Rouse
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2 years ago

Dropbox blocking access to files ...

I am getting the message "We blocked this link to be safe" when trying to access a link to GIS data put up on Dropbox by a locality here in Virginia. This is data that I have paid for but cannot acce...
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Rich
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2 years ago
Garrie_Rouse wrote:

Note the Dropbox emblem in the upper left hand corner.  I get this message irrespective of whether I am logged into my own Dropbox account or not (which I have rarely used).

Since it's Dropbox that is blocking access to the file, the file owner would likely need to contact Support as it's their file that is being blocked. If it's excessive traffic like the image suggests as a possible cause (too many downloads), their sharing ability may have been banned.

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Garrie_Rouse
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2 years ago

Thank you.  I am in discussions with the source of the data and will suggest that to them.

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