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Dropbox full because of shared folder
Hi, i have a dropbox account and the free space that i have is full because of the files inside the shared folder that i have with some friends.
Is there a way to avoid that the shared folder that ...
Your English is very good Michele - well done!
And no, if you need read write access to that folder if will use your quota. If you just need read only access leave the share and ask the other person sends you a read only Shared link.
You can LEAVE and REJOIN a shared folder when ever you like.
So one method of getting space is to LEAVE the shared folder. And REJOIN it when you need it.
If you ONLY need some files from the shared folder and ONLY at some times, I would additionally ask the owner of the shared folder for a LINK to it, in that way you can use the link to it and download via web the files you need when you need them.
Although I don't agree with Dropbox, and this is the primary reason I won't spring for Pro, I understand why they did this.
It's simple, really. Say, someone creates 10 free accounts. 10 x 2GB = 20GB. Now, that person, from each account shares a folder with his main account. That person just got more, free, space.
Hi Dave,
Oh, so it became personal... how sad. I definitely did not try to "yell down anyone that says anything different". If this is how you perceived my comments, please accept my apologies. I still believe that you failed to address my point, but I also believe that it became of little interest to the readers (if indeed there are any left). So here we are... we just have different opinions. Happens in life rather often, I would say.
I do believe that Dropbox is hiding certain aspects from view of less technically advanced users (thus: majority), and I do consider this to be unethical marketing technique. Of course it is their show, they do whatever they thing is best for them. I do nor require any examples or "rehashing" of technical explanation -- I am advanced user. I leave it for others to comments, and/or continue. If nobody is interested any longer.... well, I just leave this thread to fizzle out peacefully.
Have a great day, Derek.
