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> We always answer requests from authorities for user information in the negative.

This has got to be bollocks, right? Always?

If they're served a warrant or subpoenaed or whatever the correct legal procedure is called, they're going to have to comply, right? And all they need is an IP address and you're hosed... unless you're taking multiple other steps to hide.

If I put my TFH (Tin Foil Hat) on, anyone who uses language that strongly is probably a CIA front.



WITPOUAAOSATSWISFWYAOGTUIO? (What is the point of using an acronym of something and then saying what is stands for when you are only going to use it once?)


Typically, acronyms wouldn't contain the initial letters of words such as is, of, an, and, for etc.

WPUASTSWSWYOGTUO

But to you point, my primary motivation in this instance was dramatic effect. Additionally, I'm hoping it will catch on.


Storing IP addresses of users in logs can be considered PII under German law already, so it’s likely Posteo isn’t even storing those.


Interesting, thanks you adding this.


My mind is telling me no. But my body, my body's telling me yes.

The lock-in provided by not using a custom domain is very convenient.




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