[overcast]

What's the difference? They'll just recover your passwords either way. Secure your email password, use two factor authentication. Now you're more secure than just about any website you're using.

[cozzyd]

Well, for example if you're a student and you have [e-mail], you might lose access to that account after you graduate.

[dogma1138]

And providers like GMail can ban your account without warning or recovery options.

[overcast]

Same issue applies if you forget your password to any site.