Email isn't decentralized, and that's fine

(buttondown.com)

2 points | by maguay 1 hour ago

1 comments

  • mainbrella 1 hour ago
    "Anyone can run an SMTP server and send email. But actually getting messages delivered depends heavily on a handful of powerful gatekeepers." Reminds me of the PhD system. Anyone can write a dissertation and get a doctorate. But actually getting an agreed on date when you are "ready" and can graduate depends heavily on a handful of powerful gatekeepers.