[tor-bugs] #4041 [Vidalia]: Default Relay Exit Policy

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#4041: Default Relay Exit Policy
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 Reporter:  ancientmariner  |          Owner:  chiiph
     Type:  defect          |         Status:  new   
 Priority:  normal          |      Milestone:        
Component:  Vidalia         |        Version:        
 Keywords:  relay exit      |         Parent:        
   Points:                  |   Actualpoints:        
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 There are two opposite points of view as to what should be the default
 setting for running a Relay: Either no exits should be allowed (a no-exit
 Relay) or all the exits should be allowed.

 Less than half of all Relays are exit Relays considerably diminishing
 Tor's capabilities. So setting the default Relay configuration to no-exit
 would be counter-productive to Tor's purpose. On the other hand,
 permitting all exits does expose Relay operators to increased risk. It
 appears then a compromise of setting the default Relay configuration to
 exits for unsecure and secure websites would let Relay operators provide a
 valuable and essential service while at the same time reducing the risk to
 themselves.

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