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rmhines
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

I'm out of space. However, the content isn't mine - it is shared.

Dropbox Plan N/A Device N/A Operating System/Browser (if using the web) N/A Dropbox App Version (if using the app) N/A Dropbox indicates I'm out of space, but that's only true if you count t...
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rmhines
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

An incremental charge might be fair. A total duplication is not. 

While I appreciate solution suggestions, I'm not interested in paths that require me to negotiate special conditions with other parties - that's just life-sucking friction. Dropbox is supposed to be friction reducing. 

Appreciate if the product management team is fully aware of this awkward situation. 

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Mark
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4 months ago
rmhines wrote:

Appreciate if the product management team is fully aware of this awkward situation

They are - its been like this since its inception and previous official communication is that there is no plans to change it. 

Obviously I dont work for Dropbox and things can change, but, I'd not expect this to if I'm honest. The only concession they've made is it not counting twice on paid for business plans. -

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