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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.
#2 - I just want everyone to raise voice against them.
#3 - Selective sync is right now available (which is on folder basis). So changing that to file basis should not be a big task (as per my understanding.. I am not Computer expert, so Can't comment on that). Syncing per machine is not a feasible option because then people can sync different data at different devices and it will not solve DB's problem. For shared folder it should be per account.
#4 your option (sharing with only 2 people or limited people ) will create problem in DB concept. :)
Let me propose another solution
#5
- Create a default folder inside Dropbox account "shared folder". - this can be done because they have "camera upload" default folder algo.
- User can control the size of the "shared folder". It's like another db account inside the Main Db account.
- This "shared folder" works similar to what's happening right now in db.
- rest MAIN_DB_Space - shared_folder_space ... you can use as your normal cloud space.
I hope #5 can solve all the issue with minor changes and this is something unique from the competitor and help db also. :)
