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Yes there are lots of users of Gmail. But I feel like email in general is one of the more open protocols we have. I understand it's hard to self host nowadays b

Yes there are lots of users of Gmail. But I feel like email in general is one of the more open protocols we have. I understand it's hard to self host nowadays but at least it's possible. And Gmail isn't the only major player. In terms of competition amongst email providers, it seems pretty healthy - Hey (www.hey.com) would be an example I point to of being able to start a new email service. Def can't say the same about social networking protocols...

saimiam 4y ago
> In terms of competition amongst email providers, it seems pretty healthy - Hey (www.hey.com) would be an example I point to of being able to start a new email service. And pretzelbox.cc (mine)! It’s an inbox for your domain. Can’t believe you didn’t mention this super niche tool used by me and my four alt accounts!