[tor-bugs] #29765 [Applications/Tor Browser]: TorBrowser ignores proxy settings

Wed Mar 13 10:10:32 UTC 2019

#29765: TorBrowser ignores proxy settings
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 Reporter:  DNied                     |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  reopened
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
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Changes (by DNied):

 * status:  closed => reopened
 * resolution:  wontfix =>

Comment:

 So you either remove the "Proxy settings" page from the Preferences (which
 is clearly the worse option) or you respect the settings (aka the correct
 option).

 Leaving the settings for the user to tweak and then ignoring them...
 doesn't make your software look very good.

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