This combination is commonly used for the following reasons:
Pastebin allows users to set "Burn After Read" or specific expiration times (e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour), which can help limit how long a set of links remains accessible. Common Uses How to use Pastebin to Share Text pastebin-mega-links
Some automated filters that block specific cloud storage domains may not block Pastebin, allowing the links to reach a wider audience. This combination is commonly used for the following
Users can often create pastes without an account, allowing for the anonymous distribution of links. short Pastebin URL.
Rather than sharing dozens of individual long links, a user can "paste" them into one document and share a single, short Pastebin URL.