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SMTP can use TLS, though, right? It doesn't _have_ to use STARTTLS? You _could_ use SNI. My concern is that it doesn't get you anywhere. phishing sites can and
by jimktrains2 11y ago
SMTP can use TLS, though, right? It doesn't _have_ to use STARTTLS? You _could_ use SNI.
My concern is that it doesn't get you anywhere. phishing sites can and do get TLS/SSL certificates. The process isn't particularly difficult or labour intensive if you own the domain. As far as spam goes, so what? This only proves I'm talking to the server I intended to, not that it's a reputable and upstanding member of the server society.
- thetmkay 11y agoWhat about EV itself? Currently there's no EV equivalent for individuals, but it would be a step forward.
- jimktrains2 11y agoIf I can't reasonably get it, then how is it a step forward?
- thetmkay 11y agoIt would at least help companies/freelancers to host their own mailserver. The same infrastructure may lead to EV for individuals (or equivalent) once we can figure that out. Waiting for everything to be equally ready leads to inaction.