[tor-relays] Middle relay IP blocking

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On Montag, 7. August 2023 22:28:32 CEST s7r wrote:

> While all the above is true, a thing to remember is to make sure we 
> don't end up all renting too many VPS'es or dedicated servers in the 
> same places / same AS numbers - we need network diversity,
Especially at the exits, which unfortunately occur in a few places and in 
large heaps. Approx 50%: Berlin Germany, Utrecht Netherlands, Roost 
Luxembourg.

> it is a very 
> important factor, more AS numbers, more providers, more physical 
> locations, etc. So, running at home is super good and recommended from 
> this perspective, provides us with the diversity we need,

You made a good list of underused ISP's on lowendtalk and on nusenu's 
OrNetStat there are over 500 AS where only 1 or 2 relays are running. There 
should be enough data centers in the world to achieve diversity even without 
running at home.
https://nusenu.github.io/OrNetStats/#autonomous-systems-by-cw-fraction

Runnig snowflake @home is a nice option. Many relays @home only have kbit/s of 
bandwidth. In my humble opinion, a Tor relay should offer at least 10 MB/s.

> however who can afford the 
> hassle should definitely run a middle relay or bridge at home
Yes, anyone with a good internet connection at home can do this.
At least in Germany, every ISP offers its customers a http & ftp proxy. Use 
them in your browser or OS. This might have less of a problem running Tor 
relays at home. Because most websites will then see the proxy IP.

> (even Exit 
> relay, I do run an Exit relay at my office place and I had one police 
> visit in like 8 years or so).
@office is different than @home. I wouldn't advise anyone to run an exit at home.
It's no fun when the cops ring at 6:00 am and search your whole apartment. And 
if you're unlucky, they take all computers, cell phones and other 'things'.

-- 
╰_╯ Ciao Marco!

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It's free software and it gives you freedom!
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