Thorsten NeschDec 13, 2023
nixCraft 🐧
Are you using Dropbox cloud storage? You do not want 3rd party AI technology partners to have access to your Dropbox files? Flip this switch, which is on by default. Go to web->account-> settings- 3rd party AI. Please turn it off. Please boost so everyone know how bad this move is … 😡
Dec 13, 2023 at 1:50pmWeb
Show thread/home/lavacat :codeberg_inverted:Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft honestly, I never used Dropbox and I don't planning using it
Show threadIgor ZibarevDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Why do you even use Dropbox, so many alternatives today.
Show threadEdmundo Ruiz GhanemDec 13, 2023
@hypnoglow @nixCraft because of my lazyness, what's a good cross platform alternative that you can recommend?
Show threadIgor ZibarevDec 13, 2023
@edmundo @nixCraft https://proton.me/drive to start with
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Show threadWesley D. RadcliffeDec 13, 2023
@hypnoglow @nixCraft maybe I’m grandfathered in to a ton of free space and it’s convenient. Maybe my entire family uses it. Lots of reasons to use it. The psa still super helpful to those who have accounts.
Show threadIgor ZibarevDec 13, 2023

@wesleyradcliffe @nixCraft Seems legit!

Personally I prefer to change tools if i see improvements, and not become attached 🙂 But your case is definitely valid.

Show threadTomáš JanoušekDec 13, 2023
@hypnoglow @nixCraft the only somewhat functional way of syncing books to Pocketbook devices wirelessly
Show threadPotung ThulDec 13, 2023
@hypnoglow
I'd be interested in #Dropbox alternatives. Which do you recommend? I'm looking for something small, free, shared with two or three other family members. Not MS/Google, of course.
@nixCraft
Show threadGrandfunk Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft dirty
Show threadvifonDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Is this option present for the users within the EU too? I cannot find it there. I guess I should just wipe my account at this point, I haven't used it in literal years.
Show threadnixCraft 🐧Dec 13, 2023
@vifon yes. People from EU also getting it
Show threadJan RychterDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft @vifon Interesting — I'm going through my Dropbox settings over and over again and I can't find this option anywhere… (EU)
Show threadkravietz 🦇Dec 13, 2023

@jrychter

Many options are region dependent, under some jurisdictions they must be not enable to no point asking, under some they don’t have to offer the choice so don’t ask either.

@nixCraft @vifon

Show threadDeb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Dec 13, 2023

@jrychter @nixCraft @vifon me too. I don't see it.

I have General ➔ Early Access set to No.
Maybe that's why?

Show threadmndaDec 15, 2023
@deborahh @jrychter @nixCraft @vifon same, I don’t see it. I’m in the US.
Show threadgeoff martinDec 13, 2023
@jrychter Same here... also EU.
Show threadMark BurtonDec 13, 2023
@jrychter @nixCraft @vifon
Not there in the UK.
Show threadÁʟᴠᴀʀᴏDec 13, 2023
@vifon @nixCraft I have an account in the EU and it doesn't appear.
Show threadMoritz NegwerDec 13, 2023
@vifon @nixCraft I'm from the EU and for me the switch is off by default. Maybe a GDPR thing that it must be opt-in?
Show threadM.SieDec 17, 2023
@moritz_negwer @vifon @nixCraft
We don't see it, too. Could someone in the EU provide a screenshot, please or describe the path to the option? Thank you so much!
Show threadJohn ParkinsonDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Off by default by for me but still good to have checked.
Show threadaburtchDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Weird, I'm not seeing that as an option in my settings...
Show threadPiotr GaczkowskiDec 13, 2023
@aburtch same here, not sure if this is good or bad.
Show threadrazzeDec 15, 2023
@DoomHammerNG @aburtch Also not finding it
Show threadjaxwxboss Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft @nixCraft The PSA is certainly welcomed, but trusting such ‘switches’ to turn off 3rd party access is a bit naive. https://media.giphy.com/media/13qrxRt2tsurGU/giphy.gif
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Show threadScott ArmitageDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft I do not see such an option 🤷‍♂️
Show threadMelroy van den BergDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft luckily I'm using Nextcloud with my own storage and local server
Show threadKater_SDec 17, 2023
@melroy @nixCraft Same here (actually I use 4 different NC servers).
Dropbox once was a rock-solid sync service but became feature-overloaded with the years, plus they limited access to 3 clients. NC is now an even better replacement.
Show threadMelroy van den BergDec 19, 2023
@kater_s @nixCraft 100% I used to use Dropbox back in the days at school. Fun when it lasted, but I will never go back to those cloud services anymore. If I need more storage I just download more RAM and download more SSD. :)
Show threadEnric  Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft If you're really worried about privacy, check Proton Drive instead
Show threadPeteDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft
I can't find that option in my account, but I also never chose to get early access to new features, maybe that's why I can't find it.
Show threadMichael MarekDec 13, 2023

@nixCraft

I do not find this anywhere in my desktop or WWW Dropbox.

Show threadArtur NeumannDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft rather flip the switch to use @ownclouders
Go to https://doc.owncloud.com/ -> Server -> Infinite Scale -> Quick Guide
Redirect Notice

Show threadTakiro 🎨Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft
They probably later pull a DeviantArt and introduce their first party AI you can't opt-out from.
Show threadDarth Sandwich 🏳️‍🌈Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft oh fuck that noise. Found it using mobile browser. It was turned on.
Show threadkeithDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft For those not seeing this:
Show threadLuna LacteaDec 13, 2023
@keithpjolley @nixCraft I don't see that either!
Show threadrobertleeDec 13, 2023

@keithpjolley @nixCraft

Must not be available for everyone, as I don't have the AI tab.

Show threadColorblind CowboyDec 13, 2023
@keithpjolley Thank you for this. They really hid it.
Show threadkeithDec 13, 2023

@colorblindcowboy they sure did. i had about given up. i thought i'd read that dropbox encrypted the data on their servers so even they couldn't read it. this apparently was either bullshit or i read that incorrectly.

I can't even begin to think how giving third-parties access to my data is part of their plan. they can't be trusted.

Show threadPhasorburn (chaos monkey, esq.)Dec 14, 2023
@keithpjolley @nixCraft I've a personal account and can't see anything anywhere like that, even if I type the url in directly. 🤷‍♂️
Show threadRyek DarkenerDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft
What about encrypting the data before storing there?
(Ok, I know. Too complicated for most Computer users.)
Show threadJL Johnson Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft @lisamelton are you using Dropbox cloud storage? STOP. Problem solved.
Show threadErik (OLD ACCOUNT)Dec 13, 2023

@nixCraft thanks for the warning!

Have to say, it doesn't show up in the android app. What it shows is a button next to 'don't sell my info to 3rd parties' turned off by default, which is ass and was clicked faster than the speed of light, sons of bitches.

Edit: and no that wasn't there when I first started using Dropbox I have to add

Show threadIntegration NightmareDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft it's 2023 and time to use open source alternatives that respect privacy.
Show threadJan-Theo WassinkDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Option two: Drop dropbox
Show threadCharadonDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft And this is why everyone should just use Syncthing =P
Show threadPaul ChernoffDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft @lisamelton Thankfully if you have a company account the administrator can turn this off for everyone. No need to hound your staff.
Show threadjagdtiggerDec 15, 2023
@paulc @nixCraft @lisamelton
TBH if they turned on for business users by default id say that admin shpuld look for a new solution.....
Show threadPaul ChernoffDec 15, 2023
@jagdtigger @nixCraft @lisamelton We use in a very limited way with freelancers who only seem to know how to use Dropbox.
Show threadjagdtiggerDec 16, 2023
@paulc @nixCraft @lisamelton
Yeah thats one hell of a PITA situation, but id still try and move away from it. Doing things like this silently and opt-out is one hell of a big@ss red-flag. And after this no way in hell im trusting them that that switch does anything at all....
Show threadMike HuckaDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft For anyone who wants to contact Dropbox and give them a piece of your mind about this move, here's how you can contact them: https://help.dropbox.com/account-settings/customer-support-levels
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Show threadKeith SDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft the Internet needs a consent protocol and every company should stop assuming that one bit of consent implies consent for *everything*
Show threadDeusDec 13, 2023

@nixCraft NEVER created an account with them ( #Dropbox ) after they appointed Condoleezza Rice to their Board of Directors.

/You kids! 👈 Have to say that.

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Show threadAdam Jacobs 🇺🇦Dec 13, 2023
@nixCraft You sure it's on by default? I just checked my settings, and it was off. Pretty sure I've never touched it.
Show threadDeep Voice DaddyDec 13, 2023
@nixCraft Great advice! Thank you.