> That said, it would be ridiculous for them to do that. Wouldn't that imply that they can perceive problems and act on them--a faculty this story illustrates they are profoundly lacking?
Why would it? That could be an automated response to chargeback — block all the services for that person. Just in case.
> Are you going to keep hosting your email with a company you trust so little you actually think they would disconnect you from their free service over a chargeback on a product they actually failed to provide? I get more and more glad I'm not a prisoner to their "free" services every day.
You are right, of course, but gmail brings a lot of value to me. I know that I should take a day off and get my own domain, set up regular backup from gmail and change accounts on various services to new domain, though.
> Ok ... 2nd idea ... charge-back the order on your credit card with the already. Claim fraud whatever...at least you'll have your money.
I don't know about you, but perspective of losing all my gmail over chargeback is very scary to me. And I'm not sure I am safe from google just pulling a switch from my email.
> This isn't failure; it's the process!
> The biggest challenge? AI can't retain learning between sessions
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