Canva slams Indian user for abusing free service, netizens criticize him by saying, “I feel like he wrote his post with nothing but…”

Graphic design platform, Canva, recently called out an Indian user for allegedly abusing its subscription services and suspended his account. The user’s social media post about the incident sparked widespread attention and ridicule online, particularly regarding the tone of his complaint.

The incident occurred when this person took to LinkedIn to express his frustration about being blocked from his Canva account. Referring to the platform’s support team, he described the experience as “absolutely infuriating,” citing a lack of “clear communication channels or available support options.”

“This is unacceptable,” the user declared in his message.

He urged Canva to treat his issue as a “top priority,” adding: “I want to make this very clear, there are no issues I expect a solution from you. A clear email, in case you need my attention, is what is reasonably required.”

In a direct appeal, he asked: “Please, instead of a simple response that may add to the struggle, send me a short and quick response.”

In response to the man’s post on LinkedIn, Canva’s support team addressed the issue directly in the comments section, accusing him of violating the platform’s terms of use by “misusing a fraudulent Canva for Education subscription.”

“As a result, we have terminated your subscription and suspended your account effective December 17, 2024,” the team stated.

Canva for Education, a free visual communication tool for teachers and students, was at the center of a controversy that included the suspension of the Indian man’s account.

The man’s now-deleted LinkedIn post was eventually shared on Reddit, where users criticized his actions.

One Redditor titled the discussion thread, “Angry Freelancer Becomes Owned by Canva in the Comments.”

“I feel like he wrote his post with nothing but a thesaurus and righteous anger,” another commenter commented.

On Reddit, another user noted that he “uses a free account by pretending to be a teacher when he’s actually in business. Teachers and students get it for free, businesses have to pay.”