Tor’s shadowy reputation will only end if we all use it | Engadget

A2PKXG, 11 months ago

I’m under the impression that my use will only make it slower for people who really need it.

Contend6248, 11 months ago

It will take some performance, but it’s also creating noise which is a good thing.

BeliefPropagator, 11 months ago

There’s still plenty of bandwidth to go around: metrics.torproject.org/bandwidth.html

A2PKXG, 11 months ago

Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

Operating nodes is expensive, offers no reward, and comes with a serious legal risk.

This won’t stop the NSA from operating a few. I assume that a significant portion of Tor nodes is run by intelligence agencies. If they control all nodes used for a connection(i believe three are used), they can probably piece together what connections a user is having.

EmperorHenry, 11 months ago

It is expensive. And yeah, it might get you into trouble in some places.

And yes, the glowies use it, but journalists and whistleblowers use it too.

beefcat, 11 months ago

1. I don’t have a strong need to use TOR.
2. It’s way too slow.