Folks FOCUS! The Op asked a simple question...stop navel gazing on a leaf when the forest is burning.

Fact E-mail client has only 30% of the functionality of a comparable e-mail client, as examples Claws on N810 or Profimail on Symbian.

No amount of tips or tricks will make these features materialize.

Options 1 port Claws - anybody have constructive input on this?

Option 2 contact existing e-mail package vendors, like Lonely Cat Games-Profimail publisher and request a port to Maemo. Independent developers will not invest time and dollars if they don't see a market.

Yes the e-mail client is weak.... how much is a better e-mail client worth to you?