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Why would anyone use this over Proton Mail or the gazillion alternatives if it treats people like shit.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes. They have always been a part of Gmail. Even back when Gmail was invite only they implemented ads (one of my accounts is from 2004).

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

They used to be off to the side, not disguised to look like unread emails.