Which would be more helpful, to run a bridge or normal relay?
Hi, So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote:
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge Thanks! --Roger
and what Roger says.... his answer (and link) is more detailed.
On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:10, Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote: So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge
Thanks! --Roger
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Thank you, I recently had to swich over to a new relay, I was formerly running a normal relay, but had to switch to a different OS (Windows 10) because Apple dropped support for my hardware, so I installed Windows 10 via bootcamp. Unfortunately my relay keys were lost in the result. The OBFS4 bridge I started today is here: https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/148BD64BED9F2C27637D986DE032E... I should have been a little bit more specific with what I was was asking, based on the current state of the network, between either bridges or relays, which could the network use more of? Thanks for the thoughts. On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:10 PM Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote:
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge
Thanks! --Roger
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Thanks for running a bridge! On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:37, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com<mailto:keifer.bly@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you, I recently had to swich over to a new relay, I was formerly running a normal relay, but had to switch to a different OS (Windows 10) because Apple dropped support for my hardware, so I installed Windows 10 via bootcamp. Unfortunately my relay keys were lost in the result. The OBFS4 bridge I started today is here: https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/148BD64BED9F2C27637D986DE032E... I should have been a little bit more specific with what I was was asking, based on the current state of the network, between either bridges or relays, which could the network use more of? Thanks for the thoughts. On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:10 PM Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu<mailto:arma@mit.edu>> wrote: On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote:
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge Thanks! --Roger _______________________________________________ tor-relays mailing list tor-relays@lists.torproject.org<mailto:tor-relays@lists.torproject.org> https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays _______________________________________________ tor-relays mailing list tor-relays@lists.torproject.org<mailto:tor-relays@lists.torproject.org> https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays
Yes. But am trying to decide, Could the network use more bridges or relays? On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:43 PM John Ricketts <john@quintex.com> wrote:
Thanks for running a bridge!
On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:37, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you, I recently had to swich over to a new relay, I was formerly running a normal relay, but had to switch to a different OS (Windows 10) because Apple dropped support for my hardware, so I installed Windows 10 via bootcamp. Unfortunately my relay keys were lost in the result.
The OBFS4 bridge I started today is here: https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/148BD64BED9F2C27637D986DE032E...
I should have been a little bit more specific with what I was was asking, based on the current state of the network, between either bridges or relays, which could the network use more of?
Thanks for the thoughts.
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:10 PM Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote:
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge
Thanks! --Roger
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As in middle relays, not exit relays. On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:48 PM Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com> wrote:
Yes. But am trying to decide, Could the network use more bridges or relays?
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:43 PM John Ricketts <john@quintex.com> wrote:
Thanks for running a bridge!
On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:37, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you, I recently had to swich over to a new relay, I was formerly running a normal relay, but had to switch to a different OS (Windows 10) because Apple dropped support for my hardware, so I installed Windows 10 via bootcamp. Unfortunately my relay keys were lost in the result.
The OBFS4 bridge I started today is here: https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html#details/148BD64BED9F2C27637D986DE032E...
I should have been a little bit more specific with what I was was asking, based on the current state of the network, between either bridges or relays, which could the network use more of?
Thanks for the thoughts.
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:10 PM Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 08:07:38PM -0700, Keifer Bly wrote:
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
Hopefully this FAQ entry will be helpful: https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#RelayOrBridge
Thanks! --Roger
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Keifer, Great question. My advice (which may differ from others) would based on the location of your connection. If this is in your home I would become a middle relay or perhaps a bridge. Running an exit relay from home will put you in legal (and potentially physical) danger. If this is a connection in a non-residential location and have authorization to run an exit relay, I would do that. Thanks! John (@aquintex)
On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:08, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you. _______________________________________________ tor-relays mailing list tor-relays@lists.torproject.org https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays
I did add a disclaimer to the fact that others may have a differing opinion. :-) As far as my answer being related to fear, uncertainty, and doubt... in my country (and others) raids have happened to people that have ran exit relays at home. Some of these were done pre-dawn which adds to confusion which could lead to physical risk. Just my two cents. John (@aquintex) On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:35, I <beatthebastards@inbox.com<mailto:beatthebastards@inbox.com>> wrote: Is this answer and its FUD pertaining solely to USA? If so, why not say so as there is actually a world beyond the walled garden and some may feel they do not have the same threats where they live. -----Original Message----- From: john@quintex.com<mailto:john@quintex.com> Sent: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:13:41 +0000 To: tor-relays@lists.torproject.org<mailto:tor-relays@lists.torproject.org> Subject: Re: [tor-relays] Which would be more helpful, to run a bridge or normal relay? Keifer, Great question. My advice (which may differ from others) would based on the location of your connection. If this is in your home I would become a middle relay or perhaps a bridge. Running an exit relay from home will put you in legal (and potentially physical) danger. If this is a connection in a non-residential location and have authorization to run an exit relay, I would do that. Thanks! John (@aquintex)
On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:08, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly@gmail.com<mailto:keifer.bly@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi,
So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you. _______________________________________________ tor-relays mailing list tor-relays@lists.torproject.org<mailto:tor-relays@lists.torproject.org> https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays
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