I rarely use my email, the last time I did when I was unemployed to apply for jobs, the rest are emails I'm expecting from different services I use that regard 2FA or password rests.
I think I'll be okay with not being HA though that is a valid concern I'll be taking into account.
seeing the overall responses, I really do think that some people start with a terrible reputation based on their IP / domain.
or as you said, they just send spam.
I decided to take my chances anyway
the link is a great read, almost answers all of the questions I have.
but knowing myself I'd still attempt it to just learn something new ;)
didn't know you could do that