Cannot Save Mail Preferences in Mavericks

Hi Friends,
I am using Apple Mail, Mavericks (10.9.1) and cannot save Mailbox Behaviors for my IMAP Gmail accounts. Even after I have "saved" them, they return to everything being stored on the server. This configuration runs counter to Google's recommended settings.
I am running OSX 10.9.1 and therefore have the Mail Update installed. Any fixes out there?
Thanks,
Falguni

Delete the account and re-add the gmail account inside Apple mail instead of from the system preferences. Mail > Accounts.
There are a ton of gmail issues going on so you might be better off using the web interface or a 3rd party mail program until Apple and Google work out their issues (Google isn't following IMAP and Apple's attempt at patching it has made it worse for many).
If you are using any custom GMAIL setting on their server side that could also be causing issues in Apple Mail. If you are using 2 step authentication make sure Apple Mail has a custom password issued for it.
Best of luck
- Stephen
http://learni.st/users/Riptide360/boards/69477-optimizing-apple-mail

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