[tor-project] Tor's year-end campaign: live!

[Al Smith]

Small update: we are now offering Tor masks as gifts for folks who give
$50:
https://donate.torproject.org/static/images/donate/mask-use-tor.png?h=362012d7.
Available through Dec 31.

On 10/22/20 11:34 AM, Al Smith wrote:
> Hello Tor world!
>
> Today we launched the annual year-end fundraising campaign on behalf of
> the Tor Project. This year, our theme is “Use a Mask, Use Tor: Resist
> the Surveillance Pandemic.” (You’ve probably seen the campaign graphics
> on about:tor already if you’ve upgraded to Tor Browser 10.0.1!)
>
> We chose this theme for our 2020 campaign because we wanted to use a
> positive message and speak to the power of community action & care. Use
> a mask, use Tor promotes the steps we can all take to combat the virus
> by using masks. Wearing a mask protects others. Wearing a mask is about
> caring about each other, our community. In the same way, when using Tor,
> you are not only protecting your identity and privacy online, but you
> are also helping to hide others who are using Tor. After all, anonymity
> loves company
>
> To put it simply, using a mask keeps yourself and your communities safe
> in person. Using Tor keeps yourself and your communities safe online.
> You can read the full justification behind the slogan, and what we plan
> to do in 2021 with your support, on our blog:
> https://blog.torproject.org/use-a-mask-use-tor
>
> Every donation made from now through the end of 2020 will count towards
> our year-end campaign. Be on the lookout for events, giveaways, and new
> merch available from now until December 31. Plus -- new swag! See
> https://donate.torproject.org for the new t-shirt and hoodie designs.
>
> If you’re not in the position to make a donation, you can help by
> sharing this message or amplifying what the Tor Project’s account does
> on Twitter / Mastadon / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook.
>
> Use a Mask, Use Tor!
>
> Thanks for your support.
> Al
>