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File date changing
Hi
I have seen a number of posts about DropBox changing file dates to "date modified" which appears to be the date the file was uploaded to DropBox. This is weird because if you are just uploadin...
Hi Jay
I am referring to the modified date on DropBox and that this date is retained in the properties of the file thereafter!
"In general, if a file is uploaded directly to the Dropbox site, the modification and creation date are for that moment. Likewise, downloading a file from the website onto your computer has both the creation and modification date to be for the moment."
This is crazy behaviour. If I used a flash drive to move files between computers the date properties would not be changed.
Where does DropBox give itself the right to change the properties of my files without my permission!
I wil be looking for an alternative to DropBox ASAP!
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffUsing a flash drive is the same as transferring from one hard drive to another, where the original data exists as-is.
The way the modification date changes on Dropbox is more similar to downloading files sent to you via an attachment in an email. Even though the file could be much older, the file creation and modification date would be for the same moment of download.
Dropbox even changes folder dates on local folders that I am copying to/from to my Dropbox folder.
This messes up all history in my original folder structure, and it cannot be recreated.
I really don't see why Dropbox allows itself to fiddle with my local archive!
This is a dealbreaker for me.
