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From: Richmond <dnomhcir@gmx.com>
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Subject: Re: Tor Browser User Survey
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:47:01 +0100
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Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> writes:

> On 16.04.25 14:56, Richmond wrote:
>> "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> writes:
>> 
>>> IMO, using Tor provides a convenient red-flag for TLAs to begin keeping
>>> an eye on a person to see if they're using the browser for illicit
>>> reasons. I am likewise thoroughly convinced that it's transparent to
>>> such agencies and has always been so.
>> In my opinion it is not much different from using a VPN, more
>> convenient
>> perhaps as you don't have to find a provider and configure it.
>
> Agreed but the loss of speed is not acceptable under normal circumstances.
>
>> Here in the UK the government requires ISPs to keep a log of URLs
>> visited. There are many legitimate reasons why you might not want a
>> log, for example looking up mental health issues.
>
> DNS over HTTPS exists and your government is blind.

That doesn't stop them logging the IP address of the site you visit.