New version of desktop app moves files. Changing the location of the Dropbox folder isn't supported

[miguelfvega]

This update will move Dropbox files to ~/Library/CloudStorage; moreover changing the location the Dropbox folder (including external drives) is no longer supported – Is really not possible for Dropbox to work anymore as it did for the last 10 years?
I'm sorry but this update changes & limits the use of this software, and will not match any more my workflow with files and backups. If Dropbox keeps this direction, I will be forced to change to other solution in the coming weeks. Sad.

[Walter]

Hey @miguelfvega, thanks for your feedback on this.

I just wanted to mention that you can find all the information about the changes you mentioned in this Help Center article. 

Let us know if you have anything else to add. 

[miguelfvega]

Hi Walter, Thanks for catching up.

I already read that support article before updating Dropbox, good point that you set a notification before updating Dropbox, and this is how I learnt about this changes. I see you send later today a email to notify the users that there are changes in a little transparent way - not explaining straight forward in the email the changes. This way of operating, does not build much confidence in Dropbox.

For the moment I will have to stop using it, because restricting the location of the Dropbox folder does not match my workflow and backup patterns. I know you are working a lot to modernize your products and services, so I will keep anyway an eye on the future.

Wishing you all a nice day,
Miguel