Since I've been using gmail since I got 'fed up' with the ISP's
philosophy -
(our only option here; I'll be dropping it as soon as there's an
alternative) -
I have not noticed anything hidden ... well, each e-mail does need
to be opened, but isn't that true of any e-mail program ???
To what are you apologizing; I have not seen anything but good
advice/thoughts sent by you.