While I understand the challenges with SMTP-based email, dismissing privacy concerns as ignorance is unhelpful. It's not at all a technical difficulty—Modern th

While I understand the challenges with SMTP-based email, dismissing privacy concerns as ignorance is unhelpful. It's not at all a technical difficulty—Modern threats demand updated solutions, and opportunistic-TLS isn't enough. Financial incentives and data monetization do play a role in the reluctance of major providers. If new protocols can secure chat apps, similar efforts should be made for email. Users deserve better privacy protections despite historical constraints.