[tor-bugs] #2970 [Website]: Ambiguity for torrc setting(s) *StrictNodes between FAQ and Tor dev manual

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#2970: Ambiguity for torrc setting(s) *StrictNodes between FAQ and Tor dev manual
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 Reporter:  HG2G         |          Owner:  phobos
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new   
 Priority:  trivial      |      Milestone:        
Component:  Website      |        Version:        
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 Tor project FAQ entry
 "[https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#ChooseEntryExit Can I control which
 nodes (or country) are used for entry/exit?]" states if one so chooses one
 should use !StrictEntryNodes 1 for !EntryNodes and !StrictExitNodes 1 for
 !ExitNodes. However, the [https://www.torproject.org/docs/tor-manual-
 dev.html.en Tor Man Page] for the development version states one would use
 !StrictNodes 1 for both !StrictEntryNodes and StrictExitNodes.

 I realize the Tor FAQ is referring to the stable version of Tor, but that
 fact is not clear and may be confusing to some people. Maybe it would be
 helpful to make a note in the FAQ entry that the settings are for use with
 the stable version? Granted this sentence from the FAQ entry "''We
 recommend you do not use these''     — they are intended for testing and
 may disappear in future versions." seems to make an attempt to warn users
 but I think a more clear explanation may be helpful.

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