This discussion is better suited for tor-relays@torproject.org.
Also, for reference, here is the previous tor-relays thread on the technical aspects of this topic: http://archives.seul.org/or/relays/Aug-2010/msg00034.html
And also the social side: https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tips-running-exit-node-minimal-harassment
We really need to work on condensing that tor-relays thread into a single document like the blog post. We've still got a lot of mystery and voodoo to unravel in terms of utilizing all spare Tor capcity, though.
Thus spake Mitar (mmitar@gmail.com):
Thus spake Mitar (mmitar@gmail.com):
I recommend against the default exit policy in the US, especially if you do not want to have to do a lot of experimentation.
The community is drafting this policy as an alternative: https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/TheOnionRouter/ReducedExitPoli...
Your load characteristics will differ with this policy from default exits (extrainfo statistics tell us you will see around half as much traffic per tor process instance), so if you don't want to experiment, you should decide your exit policy early.
Again, in the US, it is pretty much a must to use the reduced policy. Even if content industry takes you to court, and you win (Tor-savvy US lawyers say you probably will), big content can and will change the law afterwords: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-20014468-38.html
Is there any software developed which would handle automatic abuse e-mails with automatic replies?
No. This would be great to have, though. For starter templates, see: https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/TheOnionRouter/TorAbuseTemplat...
Hi!
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 2:30 AM, Mike Perry mikeperry@fscked.org wrote:
We are not in US but in Slovenia, EU. ;-)
We have test run a 50 Mbit/s exit node with fully open exit policy for some months and survived only with two seizure warrants (which we successfully defended).
Mitar
Hi,
On 01.03.2011 02:30, Mike Perry wrote:
Many issue trackers and helpdesks support email tickets. I am not sure though if automated responses really help. We reply differently depending on the reported abuse, and tone of the complaint.
Hi!
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Moritz Bartl moritz@torservers.net wrote:
We reply differently depending on the reported abuse, and tone of the complaint.
But we probably do not need to. They send automatic e-mails, we can send automatic e-mails. And invite them for a reply for more specific information, if they want, to another e-mail address. ;-)
Mitar
Thus spake Mitar (mmitar@gmail.com):
It depends on the nature of your complaints. With the default exit policy, the overwhelming majority of your complaints will be automated DMCA spam.
But without it, and with proper SWIP, reverse DNS, etc, the remaining complaints will be either trolls, people who do not understand the Internet, or confused users who probably could use a tip or two about improving their computer security. The latter two usually deserve some kind of personalized help, unless they decide to transform into trolls :).
Hi!
On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 12:50 AM, Mike Perry mikeperry@fscked.org wrote:
It depends on the nature of your complaints.
This would be a good project for our students: categorize e-mails by complaint theme using Bayesian classifier. ;-)
Mitar
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