Category: GmailCategory: Gmail
Two people were bewildered by my recent Break Up With Gmail video call.
“What’s wrong with email?”
“I thought you wanted people to get back to email?!”
I’ve got nothing against email, it’s Gmail I’ve got a problem with.
Google harvests too much data, has too much control over what you see (or don’t see), and if you ever get locked out your account, good luck talking to a human to get that sorted out!
Sign up for Fastmail here to save 10% off your first year (affiliate link).

This Focus Escape Pod is a 90-minute group conversation for people who are ready to get away from Gmail and Google, but want a calm, chill, honest place to talk through what comes next. No pitches or demos or upsells. Just shared experiences, calm conversation, and practical paths forward.
Wednesday, February 25 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Things we’ll explore during this 90 minute call:
- Understanding the basics of forwarding messages, exporting your emails, and more.
- Real stories from people who left Gmail and discovered their work, relationships, and inboxes were fine!
- How others chose a new provider based on values like privacy or simplicity

You’re tired of social media, but wondering if there’s life after the newsfeed. That’s exactly what we figure out here – together. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
→ See our upcoming Zoom schedule
Say hello. Ask about working together. Tell me how you’re doing: seth@socialmediaescape.club
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