1. I can choose my domain (although nowadays that's not a problem - it was when I first started).
2. I can tweak spam and anti-virus filtering.
3. I can view the logs if I think something is wrong.
4. I can be as (in)tolerant of other mail servers as I want (I've noticed that Google is a bit lax in the rules it enforces with regards to rejecting mail).
5. I don't trust Google or other providers not to mine my email, or to back it up.
1. I can choose my domain (although nowadays that's not a problem - it was when I first started).
2. I can tweak spam and anti-virus filtering.
3. I can view the logs if I think something is wrong.
4. I can be as (in)tolerant of other mail servers as I want (I've noticed that Google is a bit lax in the rules it enforces with regards to rejecting mail).
5. I don't trust Google or other providers not to mine my email, or to back it up.
6. It's a useful learning experience.