| They removed those limits years ago. But they were added just when they launched in the US. https://www.wired.com/2010/05/spotify-adds-us-friendly-servi... "Meanwhile a new free version called Spotify Open allows Europeans who had not been invited to sign up for free accounts in the past to join without being invited – however, they can only stream up to 20 hours of free music per month, with advertisements." This is what the client looked like when you were out of hours: https://spotify.i.lithium.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/1... (notice the bar at the top right. dakika = hours I suppose. I can't find a better screenshot) Facebook required: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-login-required-for-spo... "Unfortunately you will need a Facebook account to access Spotify from now on, unless you already have an account set up" So please just because you weren't there to see it don't say it's a lie Can't say much about music being removed. I don't remember what they removed and don't have any citations. But I remember it happening. |