Notion's paywall for basic functionality feels deceptive after setup investment
A user spent significant setup time in Notion before discovering that a pricey subscription was required to actually use the product, describing the experience as a bait-and-switch. This reflects frustration with unclear upfront communication of paywalled features.
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