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The point is to not support a company that does things you dont like.

But if you dont feel strongly about issues such as privacy, of course you dont see the point.

That's the thing -- I do feel strongly about privacy. That's why I don't see the point in switching to another US based service. Better to use a European or Asian provider or roll your own.

I just bloody switched to fastmail because I thought it was Australian - and unfortunately I really like it. Gutted to hear it's hosted in USA, kinda negates the point of my effort switching away.

You think Australia isn't a surveillance state?

Not the kind that drones you, mate.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/australia-to-stoc...

For those like me who can't access the link:

http://web.archive.org/web/20130609020621/www.news.com.au/te...

The "Four Eyes", are USA, Canada, Australia, and England, and are all part of the PRISM program.

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