[tor-bugs] #20487 [Core Tor/Tor]: Should HiddenServiceNonAnonymousMode change default SocksPort to 0?

Mon Oct 31 16:22:44 UTC 2016

#20487: Should HiddenServiceNonAnonymousMode change default SocksPort to 0?
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 Reporter:  teor                  |          Owner:
     Type:  enhancement           |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Low                   |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.3.0.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor          |        Version:
 Severity:  Minor                 |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  single-onion, tor-hs  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                        |         Points:  0.5
 Reviewer:                        |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by nickm):

 >It could confuse operators to suddenly have their SocksPort disappear. It
 could be better to make them specifically set it to 0.

 I agree, though it might be good to add a note to the manpage entry.

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