[tor-bugs] #11728 [TorBirdy]: Torbirdy shouldn't allow clearnet connections on startup if started in Transparent Torification mode

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#11728: Torbirdy shouldn't allow clearnet connections on startup if started in
Transparent Torification mode
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     Reporter:  mttp      |      Owner:  ioerror
         Type:  defect    |     Status:  new
     Priority:  major     |  Milestone:
    Component:  TorBirdy  |    Version:
   Resolution:            |   Keywords:  identity-leaks
Actual Points:            |  Parent ID:
       Points:            |
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Comment (by sukhbir):

 I think this is a good idea but the reason why I didn't feel the need to
 either warn the user or change the setting automatically is: a). we make
 sure that Thunderbird doesn't do any network activity on startup, till the
 point a user actually clicks on a mailbox (automatic checking of emails is
 disabled). b). there are users who actually use this setting (`Transparent
 Torification`) so changing it automatically every time Thunderbird starts
 is also not a good idea.

 So we need a solution that takes a) and b) into consideration.

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