[oezi]

I want to be given the choice and I don't want companies or benevolent dictators making such choices for me.

For many people their messenger has replaced the photo album. Its where you have all your life memories such as baby photos, first school day, etc. Forcing those to be deleted just sounds dystopian.

[mercacona]

40 years ago, we weren’t living in a dystopian society –we may be closer now. Back then, most people kept less than 50 photos at home but spent more time with their families, sharing stories and souvenirs.

Companies have taught us to do otherwise for their profit, don’t forget to back up that.

[vladms]

I would favor freedom over one size fits all "that is good, that is bad". 40 years ago you had no option to make and keep that many pictures.

Even if I would agree with you that people keep too many digital pictures, if someone wants to do it I would also defend their right, because I do not think it is that negative that is worth fighting against.

PS: to put it to the extreme shouldn't we spend any time on hacker news "but spent more time with their families, sharing stories and souvenirs."?...

[mercacona]

You also might let them get some rest and sleep to fix memories ;-)