Google Docs pushes cloud storage subscription with no opt-out
A user reports that Google Docs/Drive presents cloud storage subscription prompts with no visible way to decline or unsubscribe, and criticizes file format handling. The complaint reflects frustration with vendor-imposed storage requirements rather than a technical malfunction.
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