[tor-talk] ads slow Tor Browser dramatically

Julian Yon julian at yon.org.uk
Wed Nov 7 15:24:43 UTC 2012


On Wed, 7 Nov 2012 00:37:57 -0800
Mike Perry <mikeperry at torproject.org> wrote:

> I considered writing an in-depth reply questioning the distinction
> between these "Global Adversary" third parties and the first parties
> that would willingly collaborate with such third parties, but I think
> in the interest of brevity, I'll just start with two simple questions:

No need. I do understand, but IMHO it does no harm to look at things
from a different angle occasionally.

> Can you explain how regular expressions will hinder such a "true
> Global Adversary" in any way?
> 
> If not, can you suggest an alternate, non-regex ablocker design that
> would withstand such a threat?

No. As I said, just musing.

-- 
3072D/F3A66B3A Julian Yon (2012 General Use) <pgp.2012 at jry.me>
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