If you go to the trouble to figure out how to disable the "auto-load images" setting, then they're just as blocked as before. If you accept the new default, it

If you go to the trouble to figure out how to disable the "auto-load images" setting, then they're just as blocked as before. If you accept the new default, it's far easier for them to track you, because Google will kindly be loading their tracking images on your behalf when you open the email, every time.