Comment by latexr

> For most users having to mail a file to someone is way more work than having to just share a link.

Citation very much needed. Sharing a link, especially if you’re already at your computer where the app runs, very often means emailing the link.

> The cost of cloud storage is almost nothing

“Almost nothing” is not nothing. I really wished we stopped with this idea of “I can afford it, so everyone can too”. And you’re summarily ignoring the very important point of the annoyance (especially for someone inexperienced) and security aspects, which are huge.

> A notes app that don't sync between all devices is just a text editor to most.

Maybe for you. I recommend you observe more regular people.

Also, that is a single example, not representative of the whole.