Fundamentals of Email Standards

The "written rules" of the sea. This section defines a "standard" as a public "blueprint" that everyone agrees to follow, ensuring a message from a "Gmail ship" can be read by an "Outlook harbor." These are the 'charts' that make global trade possible.

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What are email industry standards? Why do email standards exist? Who defines and enforces these standards? What’s the difference between technical standards and ethical guidelines? What organizations shape global email practices? What are RFCs and how do they govern email protocols? What are IETF, M3AAWG, and CSA? What’s the difference between a standard, a best practice, and a recommendation? Why should senders follow voluntary standards? How do standards impact deliverability and sender reputation?

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