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Not sure wether or not this thread belongs here feel free to move it.

It's perfectly fine here.

I usually create an array of email accounts, specifically dedicated to SEing. As mentioned above, a Microsoft account (Outlook, Hotmail) Is the way to go.

Do you do it by hand or is it automated?

All done manually.

Microsoft deletes Inactive accounts due to two-years of Inactivity, so be sure to sign In every so often. Some accounts may last longer than that, but It's generally the case.