There are web services that won't sell your data, but there aren't web services that'll go to jail for you.

@cjd

This.

I also read some stuff on Reddit about why Protonmail should shut down rather than comply.

The Lavabit strategy is commendable but I think the damage it would do generally would be tremendous if it happened.

I personally believe Proton is striking the best balance they can in this circumstance.

@emacsen @cjd

There's no problem with complying with court orders. The problem is lying about it for marketing purposes.