Comment by marwis

1 month ago

Isn't it easier to just backup via IMAP to maildir versioned with git?

Does takeout include any metadata not accessible via IMAP? Does it even include labels?

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nutjob2  1 month ago

I've read somewhere that a GMail user was banned or the like for using IMAP for backups, trying to find the reference...

  • faust201  1 month ago

    Total BS. Lots of people use Thunderbird IMAP for Gmail.

    • actuallyalys  1 month ago

      I think you're right that it's very unlikely to be a common thing. However, so many people use Gmail (including with setups like Thunderbird like you note) that it's totally possible someone really did get banned due to a total fluke.