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> The Own-Mailbox sends a HTTPS link to your correspondent, so that he can access the message in encrypted form. He can answer you using HTTPS protection.

So anybody who can read the unencrypted mail containing the link can access and read the real mail?



Is reading a FAQ really that much to ask nowadays?

> The link is filtered by a question. Depending on the level of surveillance you think you are in, the question can be a simple captcha to avoid bots, a secret question that your correspondent can answer but not the NSA, or a request for a password previously exchanged with your correspondent, or no question at all.

> Your correspondent will have a web interface to answer your message privately. You can also activate a permanent HTTPS interface for anyone to send you a message privately at any time.


When you're rushing to post snarky comments for internet points, reading past the first 10% of the page can severely hinder your speed!




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