RE: https://systemli.social/@anneroth/115586803185165508
I give Gmail the slowest possible treatment
—if I respond at all.
A few years ago, I reached my breaking point with Gmail’s escalating privacy issues and chose to stop replying to Gmail addresses entirely. At first, it felt a bit harsh, but I soon realized: if people genuinely need to reach you, they’ll find another way. And indeed, they have.
Now, I only respond to emails from providers that respect privacy. Gmail users either wait weeks for a reply—or switch to services like ProtonMail or Tutanota once they notice their messages go unanswered. It may sound strict, but this approach has surprisingly encouraged better digital habits around me.
Has anyone else tried refusing Gmail emails as a quiet protest against data mining?
@anneroth
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