[teddyh]

> Self-hosting option came out to one Linode machine, plus one other VPS provider machine

So, that’s what “self-hosting” means nowadays? Because of course we can’t have these infernal machines in our homes; what are we, savages, to sully our hands with manual labor and physical hardware? /s

Note: Your home is the only place where you can host your server and be reasonably sure that the government is at least going to show you a warrant when they want all your data.

[spc476]

Good luck in finding an ISP that will let unrestricted SMTP traffic without paying an arm and a leg for a "business account."

[sashk]

I understand that, but unfortunately my provider at home is blocking port 25 (both directions), so that's not an option.

[jethro_tell]

Use a home machine then tunnel to one VPS for an endpoint. Saves one box.

[cuckcuckspruce]

Your ISP allows incoming and outgoing port 25? You're likely already in every DNSBL out there.