Email providers like Disroot, GMX, and Proton are blocking Tor users, according to Rick_C137. These services also require identification, making anonymity difficult. Self-hosting email is seen as complex and risky. The lack of freedom of speech in some regions makes online anonymity crucial.

Rick_C137 argues that most email providers either ask for identification or block Tor, making anonymity hard to achieve. Creating a free email account without giving up personal information is becoming impossible due to requirements like phone numbers, ISP emails, or fiat payments. Some users claim encrypted email services still require identification, limiting true privacy.

The community agrees that email is essential for digital life but is increasingly tied to identity and tracking. The consensus is that maintaining anonymity online is challenging due to the necessity of email and the limitations of existing providers. The fault lines are between those who see encrypted email as essential and those who argue these services still require identification.