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> Why where the pics available if they were deleted? Easily explained. When you delete a photo from an online site, it's often the case that the photo is moved

by lutusp 12y ago

> Why where the pics available if they were deleted? Easily explained. When you delete a photo from an online site, it's often the case that the photo is moved from its original folder to the "deleted" folder and stored there. This is how Google Drive works (using a folder named "trash"). Then, if you're especially diligent, you can delete the contents of the "deleted" folder, in which case, and finally, the content is deleted. > Isn't that a severe accusation about iCloud services?! Consider the alternative: "I unintentionally deleted my magnum opus. Where did you put it? On a desktop machine, there's a trash bin -- where's yours?" You need to realize that, no matter what strategy you choose, someone will find a reason to complain about it, and their own ignorance will never be the problem.

atmosx 12y ago
I see what you mean, you got a point there. ps. Thanks for the Google Drive hint, didn't knew that since I moved away from dropbox recently to GD.
- lutusp 12y ago
  > ... since I moved away from dropbox ... Me too. As soon as I saw a Dropbox message that I had exceeded their puny storage limit and needed to start sending them money, I dumped them.
  - junto 12y ago
    Because online storage should be free? Companies can't survive without charging you, or turning you into an advertising commodity. If you're not paying then "you're the product, not the customer". Personally I would prefer to be a customer.
    - lutusp 12y ago
      > Because online storage should be free? No, because other services offer more for less. > Companies can't survive without charging you, or turning you into an advertising commodity. Yes, but when one shops, one chooses the best of competing alternatives. You know, like in capitalism? > If you're not paying then "you're the product, not the customer". Nice reductionist sentiment. Just be sure your sexual partner doesn't hear you saying this. There's a little more to life than you seem to think.
      - junto 12y ago
        Fair enough. I read your original post as if you were completely against companies charging for a service and that all such services should be free.

by lutusp 12y ago

atmosx 12y ago

I see what you mean, you got a point there. ps. Thanks for the Google Drive hint, didn't knew that since I moved away from dropbox recently to GD.

lutusp 12y ago
> ... since I moved away from dropbox ... Me too. As soon as I saw a Dropbox message that I had exceeded their puny storage limit and needed to start sending them money, I dumped them.
- junto 12y ago
  Because online storage should be free? Companies can't survive without charging you, or turning you into an advertising commodity. If you're not paying then "you're the product, not the customer". Personally I would prefer to be a customer.
  - lutusp 12y ago
    > Because online storage should be free? No, because other services offer more for less. > Companies can't survive without charging you, or turning you into an advertising commodity. Yes, but when one shops, one chooses the best of competing alternatives. You know, like in capitalism? > If you're not paying then "you're the product, not the customer". Nice reductionist sentiment. Just be sure your sexual partner doesn't hear you saying this. There's a little more to life than you seem to think.
    - junto 12y ago
      Fair enough. I read your original post as if you were completely against companies charging for a service and that all such services should be free.