Chasms mac mail

You're referring to the "Chasm" issue with macOS Mail!

The "Chasm" issue is a known problem in macOS Mail where emails from certain senders or domains are not being delivered to the inbox, but instead, they are stuck in the "Chasm" - a mysterious limbo between the "All Mailboxes" and "Junk Mail" folders.

This issue is often caused by a combination of factors, including:

  1. Email filtering: macOS Mail uses a built-in filter to detect and move spam emails to the "Junk Mail" folder. Sometimes, this filter can misclassify legitimate emails, causing them to get stuck in the "Chasm".
  2. Domain or sender reputation: If a sender's domain or IP address has a poor reputation, macOS Mail may flag their emails as spam, leading to the "Chasm" issue.
  3. Email client configuration: Incorrect settings or configurations in macOS Mail can also contribute to the "Chasm" issue.

To resolve the "Chasm" issue, you can try the following:

  1. Check your Junk Mail settings: Go to Mail > Preferences > Junk Mail, and ensure that the "Move it to the Junk Mailbox" option is selected. You can also adjust the "Junk Mail filtering" settings to be more aggressive or lenient.
  2. Mark emails as Not Junk: Select the stuck emails and mark them as "Not Junk" by right-clicking (or control-clicking) on the email and selecting "Mark as Not Junk".
  3. Empty the Junk Mail folder: Sometimes, deleting the contents of the "Junk Mail" folder can help resolve the issue.
  4. Reset macOS Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting macOS Mail by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, selecting the affected account, and clicking the "Reset" button.
  5. Contact your email provider: If the issue persists, reach out to your email provider's support team to see if they can help resolve the issue on their end.

I hope these steps help you resolve the "Chasm" issue with macOS Mail!