Best Free Email Provider for Importing Contacts and Sending Email?

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Google's recent influx of inappropriate content has led to frustration among users, prompting a search for alternative email providers. Despite trying various free options, the user faced challenges with importing contacts and sending emails, describing the experience as a "software nightmare." The discussion highlights the effectiveness of Gmail's spam filter, noting that only a few targeted spam emails slip through. Users are encouraged to seek help with specific issues related to exporting or importing contacts, with a suggestion to explore ProtonMail as a potential alternative, especially recommended by Linux forum users.
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Recently Google decided to flood me with softcore porn. Enough.

I tried about a dozen other free email providers. All I want to do is import my contacts and send email. I couldn't get it done. It was the usual software nightmare.

Anyone have a recommendation?
 
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Odd. I've always been really impressed with gmails spam filter. The 3 or 4 that get through a week are scarily well targeted.

Where exactly are you having trouble with exporting or importing your contacts?
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/24911?hl=en
 
I haven't tried it, but people on Linux forum recommend protonmail
 

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