[tor-relays] Which would be more helpful, to run a bridge or normal relay?

[John Ricketts]

I did add a disclaimer to the fact that others may have a differing opinion.  :-)

As far as my answer being related to fear, uncertainty, and doubt... in my country (and others) raids have happened to people that have ran exit relays at home.  Some of these were done pre-dawn which adds to confusion which could lead to physical risk.

Just my two cents.

John (@aquintex)

On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:35, I <beatthebastards at inbox.com<mailto:beatthebastards at inbox.com>> wrote:

Is this answer and its FUD pertaining solely to USA?
If so, why not say so as there is actually a world beyond the walled garden and some may feel they do not have the same threats where they live.


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Subject: Re: [tor-relays] Which would be more helpful, to run a bridge or normal relay?

Keifer,

Great question. My advice (which may differ from others) would based on the location of your connection. If this is in your home I would become a middle relay or perhaps a bridge. Running an exit relay from home will put you in legal (and potentially physical) danger.

If this is a connection in a non-residential location and have authorization to run an exit relay, I would do that.

Thanks!
John (@aquintex)


> On Oct 11, 2018, at 22:08, Keifer Bly <keifer.bly at gmail.com<mailto:keifer.bly at gmail.com>> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> So I just set up a new relay via the Tor expert bundle and am wondering if running a normal relay or a bridge would currently be more helpful? Thank you.
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