Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a privacy-focused network
that allows users to browse the internet anonymously.
It offers a higher level of privacy compared to regular web browsing,
but it is important to note that no system can provide absolute privacy.

Here are some privacy-friendly aspects of Tor's normal use:

1. Anonymity: Tor routes internet traffic through a series of randomly selected relays,
making it difficult to trace the origin of the connection.
This helps protect a user's identity and location.

2. Encryption: Tor encrypts traffic between each relay, enhancing the security of data transmitted.
This makes it harder for third parties to intercept and decipher communications.

3. Bypassing censorship: Tor can help users bypass censorship and access blocked websites
or services by routing their traffic through different countries.

4. No user profiling: Unlike regular browsing, Tor does not rely on cookies or track user activities,
making it harder for websites to profile or target users based on their browsing habits.

While Tor provides additional privacy benefits, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:

1. Exit node vulnerabilities: Tor traffic has to exit through an exit node, which can potentially capture traffic or monitor unencrypted information. This is a weak point in the Tor network, but the use of end-to-end encryption (such as HTTPS) mitigates this risk.

2. Malicious exit nodes: In some instances, an exit node may be controlled by an attacker, compromising the security and privacy of your connection. However, the chances of encountering a malicious exit node are generally low.

3. Traffic analysis: While Tor hides the source of traffic, traffic analysis techniques can potentially identify patterns and correlate activities to de-anonymize users. This is difficult to achieve but is theoretically possible under specific circumstances.

Overall, Tor's normal use provides enhanced privacy compared to regular web browsing, but it is not foolproof.
It is important to understand the technology's limitations and take precautions to ensure maximum privacy,
such as using HTTPS connections and avoiding sharing personal information while connected to Tor.

Door Anoniem: waarschijnlijk is het idee dat door Tor te ondersteunen hiermee "dissidenten" in niet-VS-gezinde landen worden ondersteund en daarmee het buitenlandbeleid van de VS.

Tor wordt ingezet als een wapen tegen autoritaire regimes, omdat onderdrukking niet samengaat met vrije meningsuiting.

Door Anoniem: Waarom met name specifiek de anoniem van 12:20?
Dat vraagt de anoniem van 12L20 zich nu af.

Ik heb dit bericht niet via Tor geplaatst, al had ik dat wel kunnen doen.

Maar waarom vind je dat ik er juist uitgepikt zou moeten worden?
Verklaar je nader?

Door Anoniem: Kan iemand me uitleggen waarom zoiets zo veel geld moet kosten? Alles draait op andermans hardware. Ik heb dat nooit begrepen. Het netwerk is dan wel groot, die code imho niet. Moet met een paar man te onderhouden zijn.

OK, we've told you how we get funding (and which documents to look at to learn more). Now what do we do with that money?