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1. swiftcoder · 1789890304 · focus · HN ↗

   I guess teenagers don't have any need to sync files, eh? Hate to see this gradual erosion of internet access for young people - I'd bet half the notable members of this very site started their career trajectory by learning how to break/fix computers in middle school or before

   1. d0mine · 1789891228 · focus · HN ↗

      It is not about age. It is just a way to tie accounts to a real life identity.

      It won't be surprising if the requirement comes from some alphabet agency.

      1. dgellow · 1789894587 · focus · HN ↗

         Dont they already have the payment information?

         1. swiftcoder · 1789895835 · focus · HN ↗

            Not universally. I've had a free dropbox account for nearly 2 decades, and never attached a payment method

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