[tor-bugs] #8590 [Tor]: Clarification on the Use of Fingerprints in the MyFamily Option in the torrc Man Page

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#8590: Clarification on the Use of Fingerprints in the MyFamily Option in the
torrc Man Page
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 Reporter:  marlowe  |          Owner:  marlowe
     Type:  defect   |         Status:  new    
 Priority:  normal   |      Milestone:         
Component:  Tor      |        Version:         
 Keywords:           |         Parent:         
   Points:           |   Actualpoints:         
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 The torrc man page states fingerprints or nicks may be used for the
 MyFamily option. While nicknames are valid, fingerprints are more reliable
 and the man page should reflect this.

 Per discussion with nickm on IRC, I will supply a patch which provides
 this clarification.

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