I guess not then. I've been earnestly waiting for a response to get enough advice that I might feel comfortable to make a new email address to use but so far nothing. I feel I need to get one now but my fears get in the way. I wish someone could help me understand this stuff better but oh well I guess...
At the moment I really want/need to make a new email address ASAP for several reasons.

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