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account -> email mapping isn't necessarily public, the email hosts transiting the email don't need that information leaked. it's about preventing info flow.
by cmrx64 11y ago
account -> email mapping isn't necessarily public, the email hosts transiting the email don't need that information leaked. it's about preventing info flow.
- krapp 11y agoIt doesn't look like you need to use the email associated with your account, though.
- marvy 11y agoYes, but even if HN knows you by me@example.com, and this fact does not leak, something else does: someone (probably you) is interested at getting replies to your comments at krapp@example.com. Deduction: that is one of your email addresses.
- krapp 11y agoBut email addresses aren't meant to be private, so even if that deduction is true, everything it appears to leak is still public knowledge.