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All snark aside... You get what you pay for. I am slowly moving away from Google services. Paying in some cases reduces functions you might be used to, but also
by unstatusthequo 8y ago
All snark aside... You get what you pay for. I am slowly moving away from Google services. Paying in some cases reduces functions you might be used to, but also introduces freedom of ownership (well, maybe). But overall we are spoiled and I prefer using non mainstream services now.
- ceejayoz 8y agoPlenty of us pay for Gmail, via Google Apps / G Suite.
- DoctorOetker 8y agoimagine a world where user experience is modulated proportional to revenue generated through the user, to subtextually train us to spend money in the way they like. >You get what you pay for Could you try disabling google ads, buying a couple of products and report back if it improves the user experience?
- mbrumlow 8y agoIts just too easy to setup your own mail server these days. I moved to my own domain, and use emacs + mu4e and have had zero problems. I do still have my old gmail address forwarded to my mail server and can reply when needed.