And I'm stating facts about Dropbox. Users are not told that their data will be looked at by others. Having the keys to do it and actually doing it are two very different things.
Why are you asking all of these questions about the current market? Are you just trying to point out how bad the current situation is? If so, then I agree. That's why I and other users here paying attention are doling out criticism.
OK, but so what?
Again the tech boffins would care about this enough to take action on this 'issue'.
You can always move your files away from Dropbox if you don't like it, I'm sure companies who are collecting information on you (name, email, browser, file_id) are doing this to improve the service that you've signed their TOS with.
> I love tech, but everyday I understand the libre hermit POV more.
Then don't use Dropbox or similar services then, it's that simple. There is always an SFTP/Rsync server waiting for you to upload your files on, or better yet for your usecase, an encrypted USB drive.