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Re:When did POP and IMAP become a “legacy protocol?” by Avamander on Monday September 26, 2022 @07:13AM (#32981631)
> What downsides POP3 has? Looks like a terribly simple protocol

Exactly that, it's terribly simple. People have multiple devices, that alone makes POP3 an annoying protocol to use.

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Re:When did POP and IMAP become a “legacy protocol?” by ReallyOldLurker on Tuesday September 27, 2022 @04:30PM (#33000722)
>> ... multiple devices, that alone...

A big assumption. POP3 works perfectly fine and is preferable in my situation.

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Re:When did POP and IMAP become a “legacy protocol?” by Avamander on Wednesday September 28, 2022 @06:03AM (#33006270)
No, not an assumption. Also, good for you.
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