[smoyer]

And I'll assume this is only a problem if you're using the web client? ... When GMail starts putting ads into my POP3 or IMAP mailbox, I'll draw the line! (Actually, I'm thinking about ditching GMail anyway since they're so happy to share my private business with the government).

[scrapcode]

Although I'm not extremely happy about Google under many lamps, it has been made clear that they've just been following lawful orders via FISA. It's time to blame the game, not the players.

[peterejhamilton]

True. I can't imagine them ever doing that though! Where would you go instead? They're still the best web based email provider IMO.