Gmail is boiling the frog – and we are the frog

"Outlook.com has promised to respect user's privacy, specifically targeting Gmail's privacy practices.[45] Outlook.com doesn't scan emails or attachments for advertising information and personal conversations are ad-free entirely"

I find myself thinking two things - one, that's great I'm sold. And two, is this really how low my standards have become for my email? I think I'll give it a try and meanwhile keep looking into hosting my own. Problem is I've had my gmail account forever so it takes a lot to move away from it (updating resumes, cover-letter templates, letting people know it's changing....)