[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 mttp):

 Replying to [comment:2 sukhbir]:
 > 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.
 >

 The setting itself wouldn't necessarily need to be changed. A warning
 dialog that modifies the preferences based on the user response could also
 be effective.

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