The discussion around Operational PGP highlights the challenges and complexity of securely emailing sensitive information. Users express frustration over the inherent difficulties of implementing PGP for email encryption, with some remarking on the evolution (or decline) of secure practices. While some lament the lack of free certificates and preference for more straightforward solutions like S/MIME, others argue that the complications of using PGP make traditional mailing a safer option, indicating a general sentiment of skepticism regarding the practicality of PGP in modern digital communication.