[tor-bugs] #24526 [Core Tor/Tor]: Make it clear that multi-relay operators are expected to set a working ContactInfo and proper MyFamily

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#24526: Make it clear that multi-relay operators are expected to set a working
ContactInfo and proper MyFamily
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks   |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement   |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.3.3.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal        |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  tor-doc, man  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #24497        |         Points:
 Reviewer:                |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by ahf):

 Would it make sense to deprecate the `ContactInfo` field in `torrc` and
 replace it with a more structured format?

 For example:

 - `ContactName` the name that the relay operator would like to be
 identified as.
 - `ContactEmail` the email address the relay operator would like to be
 contacted via.
 - `ContactComment` (optional) an additional comment that will be rendered
 in the `contact` field in the descriptor.

 We could then let Tor continue to use the `contact` field in the relay
 descriptor and render it using the three pre-defined fields:

 "`{{ContactName}} <{{ContactEmail}}>`" if `ContactComment` is unset or
 empty.
 "`{{ContactName}} <{{ContactEmail}}> ({{ContactComment}})`" if
 `ContactComment` is set.

 We could warn the operator if the relay has `ORPort` set, but
 `ContactName` and `ContactEmail` is missing.

 I don't know if this has been discussed before elsewhere, but I have the
 feeling that people are using this field in some slightly unstructured
 manners.

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