[meekmind]

Passing around PHP files via email is functionally equivalent to passing out mix-tapes on street corners. Not a good tactic when a record label right around the corner will give you world-wide distribution for free. The only string attached is you'll have to rely on others of which you know very little, if anything.

I do not recommend being consistent with that position in other areas of your life otherwise you might quickly find yourself in a jungle, starving and naked. Given that relying on others for shelter, food, or clothing is clearly out of the question!

[notRobot]

You've misunderstood, the email only contains a notification that a new release is out, along with a notice about inspecting+testing code and a changelog. Similar to how many FOSS mailing lists work.

The actual code is downloaded from either a git or http server, not via attachments to the emails themselves.