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I don't know anyone who uses Synching with any type of cloud-based instance, so I'm not sure this is a real issue for Syncthing users. It's all P2P file synchro

• 999900000999 5y ago
  Then why does the author even compare the two? I can do this with time machine, or by just copying to a network drive.
  • rTX5CMRXIfFG 5y ago
    Because the purpose of the comparison is to show how spammy the mainstream products have become.
  • choward 5y ago
    I believe the other was comparing the feature of being able to sync between devices. In the case of Dropbox one of those devices happens to be a third party server ran by a multi billion dollar company. The author doesn't seem to care about that device. But if the author did want a third party server storing data they could choose any cloud provider on the planet and run syncthing. You could also do the same thing with Dropbox however one of those third party servers will always be the actual Dropbox server. But if they decide they don't like you anymore and block you from that server nothing else will work anymore. So in summary syncthing gives you the same thing with more control so you aren't at the mercy of one money hungry corporation.
    • 999900000999 5y ago
      Right, but this ignores the entire purpose of Dropbox for most people. There's an Indian proverb which says something along the lines of don't judge an elephant for being unable to climb trees. I think it applies here