[vvillena]

In some countries water distribution companies are not the same as the commercial suppliers, and you can freely contract your supply with any company you want.

The issue isn't that people are free to choose any email address. The problem is that Google effectively holds people hostage once they get involved with its ecosystem. And due to its sheer size and power, no one can afford to be banned by Google. And there's no real way to appeal. It's a rights regression of sorts.