What is your opinion on using @gmail.com, @hotmail.com, @yahoo.com as email addresses for academic papers vs. using academic affiliation emails like @ac.__?
unfortunately I agree with Peter, that universities deletes your e-mail when You resign the affiliation, that's why I normally use Gmail, i don't want to take the risk :)
Yes, I do agree with both Ukleja and Peter, even in some Institutes the corporate email ids of the tenure track position holders are not made. We have to use gmail or other similar websites.
The academic/institutional email looks more professional, but your personal email will stay with you even if you leave the institute and you will be contacted easily