Show HN: Write a private diary using good old email (diaryemail.com)

Article summary

The article presents a private diary service that uses email to collect and store users' thoughts and reflections. The service was created in response to a request from Paul Graham for an email-based diary service. The service allows users to sign up by sending an email and promises to store and transfer data securely. The implementation details of the service are not available, but the discussion reveals some of its features and limitations.

Main themes

• private diary service
• email-based interface
• data security
• trust and privacy
• encryption and security measures

What commenters say

• The service's claim of being private is misleading because it still requires users to trust the company with their data.
• Encrypting data before sending it could be a solution to the privacy concern, but it raises questions about how others can access the encrypted data.
• Some users believe that the concept of privacy is often misunderstood, and people may not realize that their online data is not truly private.
• The service's security can be improved by implementing zero-knowledge encryption or partnering with a trusted company like Gmail.
• Open-sourcing the service and making it easy to run an instance could be a way to increase trust and security.
• The definition of privacy can vary, and some people may consider a service private as long as it is not shared publicly, even if the company has access to the data.
• The use of symmetric keys and public keys can provide a secure way to share encrypted data with others, but it also introduces risks if any of the private keys are compromised.