[tbb-bugs] #22538 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Changing circuit for page with error switches catch-all circuit instead

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#22538: Changing circuit for page with error switches catch-all circuit instead
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 Reporter:  gk                        |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  tbb-linkability           |  Actual Points:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [comment:6 gk]:
 > Switching circuits is part of the solution to the linkability problem
 which includes dealing with a bunch of different techniques (like cookies,
 DOM storage etc.).
 It was. Before FPI. Now it is used and useful for the catch-all circuit
 only. But it's not a panacea, just a workaround.
 > That said thanks for you explanation. I think we can better tag this
 ticket with `tbb-usability`.
 `tbb-usability` is used for minor things e.g. in GUI, something to think
 about by ux-team, but not for functionality loss.

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