Don't Use a gmail.com Address
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Article URL: https://crookedtimber.org/2026/09/03/dont-use-a-gmail-com-address/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49585594
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- • Crooked Timber blocked all gmail.com addresses due to a massive influx of spam.
- • Users must use fake addresses like anon.com to participate in discussions.
- • The block is a temporary stopgap measure to manage site moderation.
The site is facing an abuse pattern where spammers use Gmail addresses to bypass filters. This follows years of users relying on Gmail for reliability and continuity.
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