First of all, sorry for the late re-post of this e-mail to the list.

An individual also active on the tor-relays list messaged regarding a new provider, I recommended one which is not crowded with Tor nodes, but our fellow decided to lie about the provider. Please read their quote.

I can still recommend Wedos.cz for Guards/Middle relays, as well as bridges, and if you have very restrictive exit policy, maybe also for exits - however, confirm with staff first, and let them know which ports you want to allow.

Also, always reply to all non-automated abuse reports, and forward them to the address for processed abuse reports given to you by staff.

This was my original reply:

Because their AI chat bot has infinite intelligence right?

I know 2 people working there personally, Michal Jakubec and Roman Mondek, and they both reassured me yesterday that Guard/Middle and Bridge are NOT a problem, as long as they stay Guard/Middle or Bridge nodes.

Using Tor FROM their network is also no problem.. using Tor to access THEIR is no problem.

But, I did not trust their word..

So I tried it myself:

Wedos_1.jpg

No problem accessing the website using around 10 different exit nodes..

Then, I tried to order:

Wedos_2.jpg

Again, no problem!

Received bitcoin payment information using a Tor mail service within 10 minutes:

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This is where I stopped, I did not pay the invoice and e-mailed Wedos stafff to please remove the order.

But, Wedos supports Tor, and is a great choice especially for Guards/Middle nodes as well as bridges.

Please don't lie about providers.. alternatively, if they still don't support Tor for you, please show the symptoms you are encountering.

-GH

On Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 5:11 PM, Red Oaive clearly@ivegotyour.pw wrote:

On 2024-11-05 16:32, George Hartley via tor-relays wrote:

Also, please consider using a provider that is not overcrowded with
Tor nodes already like OVH.

I can recommend Wedos.cz ... https://wedos.cz/en/

They block access to their web site to Tor users. This doesn't bode well
for how Tor friendly they are. Their chatbot also claims tor is not
allowed:

"Running Tor relays on a VPS from WEDOS is generally not allowed
due to the potential misuse of such services for attacks"

Too bad becasue the price you quotes is attractive.