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by istingray 1739 days ago
What's important for you about using Protonmail? Would any non-Google non-Apple email account suffice?
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Nothing special about ProtonMail, except it seemed like an "easy choice" after reading the Surviving Surveillance Capitalism book a couple of years ago.

Everyone just needs to make their own decisions on privacy. I feel fairly comfortable with my practices. For me, it is the economic motivation of wanting to reduce the advantage companies I deal with have over me that convinced me to take extra precautions.

Ah got it. I support Protonmail because I believe in easy to use privacy tools for others like journalists, whistleblowers, and teachers. That's why I want Protonmail to be a leader in this space with clear marketing and communications.