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by RockingGoodNite 1388 days ago
My server uses encrypted connections and my own certificate. If I send an email to a family member on my server, no one on the Internet can read its contents. If I add a recipient and FAANG or Microsoft then yes it wouldn't matter. If that is truly important, we can learn to encrypt emails locally first.

What does self-hosting accomplish? I'd say it's important in the way that having HAM radio operators is important.