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Privacy focused email recommendation (lemmy.zip)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Hi everyone! Since I was absolutely fucked by Skiff (thank fuck I didn’t pay for it) I’m looking for a new email provider :) I’m not sure I like how proton is transforming into a full on suit, I only need email. Any other recommendations or is proton my only choice really?

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

You can use Proton Mail Bridge to set up SMTP/IMAP with your email app of choice. Obviously, you’re still stuck with using the bridge app on your device in order to get it working.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Waiting for the day their business team devices the bridge is too much freedom you should get all locked-in.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    If that were to happen, nothing is stopping users from exporting their emails elsewhere.

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  • [–] -4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    If that were to happen, nothing is stopping users from exporting their emails elsewhere.

    Yet. You're delusional, nothing is stopping people at gmail to move to another providers, yet they stay. And trust me gmail has a much better export and supports IMAP.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So your privacy-focused email provider recommendation is Gmail?

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago*

    Obviously not, but just don't push proton. They're a company that resorts to predatory tactics and has zero respect for their users.

    For what's worth Lavabit (back before Snowden) had much higher standards than Proton when it comes to privacy and still supported open protocols like IMAP and SMTP. What Proton is doing is pushing for vendor lock-in at any possible point so you’re stuck with what they deem acceptable because it’s easier for them to build a service this way and makes more sense from a business / customer retention perspective.

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