Google Docs fights back (i.e. wants to delete file)

[rugk]

Probably it was not a good idea to host the USB-C matrix on Google docs: https://github.com/MacLemon/CongressChecklist/blame/master/README.md#L328

Because it tells me now them file is going to be deleted. Whatever that means… 🤔
https://screenshots.firefox.com/GOAoqQcI7DYyDhcJ/docs.google.com

Better to host somewhere else, next time… 😄 Maybe in a non-propriety and Google-controlled fashion. 😉

[rugk]

To translate:

The file will be deleted soon
This file is probably[!!??] going to be deleted soon. If you still want to access it, login to create a copy, download the file or ask the owner for access permission.
[Login button]

Seriously, wtf. They don't even announce a deletion, they just want to force you into signing in. (The popup also only pops up a few seconds after everything loaded.)
If you hide that popup, everything is going fine.

And yes, if you hide that modal, you can download it, so here you go:
USB-C Cables and Nexus Accessories.xlsx
(.ods download obviously failed… 🙄)

Also, note that these are all Amazon referrer links, this note is well-hidden at the end.

[rugk]

Got an English screenshot:

[Darkspirit]

[rugk]

I don't get it. I mean if the author really deleted it – should not we have no access anymore to the file? (even if it is in the trash – many people likely never clean their trash…)
If I share a picture with you and delete it, I obviously don't want you being able to access it anymore?

That makes no sense…

[MacLemon]

The person who did this, is (or was) a Google employee. It's natural for them to use a Google Doc, maybe even a requirement. If the document goes away, we'll just remove the link. Over time the issue with bad USB-C cables will mostly fade anyway.