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I've said it in another thread: German users should consider posteo as a green, safe, and affordable (1โฌ/M) alternative. https://posteo.de/de
I use and like posteo but their refusal to allow custom domain names, for in my opinion dubious reasons, should not go unmentioned.
Never used it. Is there a reason why you mention German users, in specific?
No, anyone can use it, payed plans only though (1โฌ p month min)
It's not limited to German users, but those might be especially inclined since it's a Berlin-based company ๐
I would actually argue that for privacy reasons when choosing an email provider you should go for one outside of the country you live in, even better go for one in a country that wouldn't comply with your country's court requests for data.
Edit: ac corrected actually to factually lol
Wouldn't a provider that doesn't comply with my country, instead comply with a lot more shady entities requests?
Shady entities outside your own country maybe. But shouldn't you be more worried about the ones in your own country?
My country is not yet under fascist control. I hope it stays that way.
Same tbh but if something DOES happen - I think zone.ee is more likely to respond to some Estonian org's threats than Hetzner - and I think Zone would also likely become a target first.
I see, thank you!