I agree with you. I think I do fine with it because all my email addresses go to one main email account anyway.
I had a real problem with 5 years of email addresses laying around out there. The spam blew up my IE. I got a new mail client and it couldn't handle the mail either.
I tried Mail washer but it was so slow and was impossible to manage.
My spam arrest account has right now 721,556 spams from the last 5 days.
The 20 dollars every 6 months is more than worth it. I 'm so screwed without it.
I wish they would make that change. It seems like they didnt' think that far ahead, that webmasters might use it.
I'm rambling. I hope you find something that helps.
I totally feel your pain. I can't stand junk mail. Makes my blood pressure sore.

Katie