[tor-bugs] #9208 [Tor]: Allow node operator to avoid Guard flag

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#9208: Allow node operator to avoid Guard flag
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  needs_information
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
    Component:  Tor          |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  guard tor-relay needs-proposal
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Comment (by hsn):

 why BadGuard flag will be helpful:

 1)

 In one of networks hosting my relays any tcp connection made is logged and
 retained for 6 months because its required by local law.

 Adding somewhat operator controllable badguard flag will allow me to make
 sure that nobody is getting into trouble for using tor. Countries
 punishing people for using tor might know that in certain regions all
 connections are logged because of their local laws and request IP
 addresses of ppl connecting to particular relay.

 2)

 Current tor network is limited by exit node bandwidth. All configured exit
 node bw capacity is getting used, while this is not case for guard or
 middle nodes - they sits on unused bw because its not needed. Exit node
 with badguard flag or without guard flag would be more efficient because
 larger portion of its bandwidth would be used for exiting instead of
 relaying traffic. Only 1/4 of all current tor relays are exits, 3/4 are
 enough for doing guarding/relaying.

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