From: bitmap via Talk <talk@lists.gtalug.org>
Thing is that I was spoiled by gmail. It let's you do things like manipulate server based filters in the client. Which ought to be possible like with sieve, but isn't.
If I understand what you are asking for, it requires a MUA integrated with the MTA. There is no part of SMTP that allows directing a server to install or remove filters. I don't actually know about IMAP or POP.
And would automatically know about aliases without having to program each device.
I don't know what you are asking for here.
And this whole thing about having to opt in to "polling" individual folders what the heck.
IMAP, POP are polling protocols. That's because it is designed for clients / initiators that are transient. SMTP assumes a community of hosts, each usually on and connected, best with a static IP. The hosts are computers, not users' programs. Even then, your MUA is probably polling, but locally.
Tres stupid. Apparently this is all problems inherent to the mail protocols that can only be got around by host-specific custom clients.
Yes.
I find its very embarrassing to be forced to use a close sourced email application. email being like an archetypal open protocol. Sad.!
You are not forced, you are enticed.