On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:51:56 -0500 Flamsmark <flamsm...@gmail.com> wrote: > I run a Tor exit node because I support the ubiquitous availability > of strong anonymity for anyone who wants it. Tor is one of the > strongest, best- researched, and most widely-used online anonymity > system, and I want to help keep it running at maximum capacity.
First and foremost, thank you. > The support that I received from the project was somewhat limited, > but I can't really imagine receiving that much more. I spoke with > arma on the IRC channel, and he provided me with moral support, and > offered to get me in touch with Ed Felten at Princeton's CITP. We're trying to figure this out ourselves. I've personally been the introduction point between exit relay operators and a lawyer in their country to help them when something goes wrong. I've spoken to a number of organizations, such as law enforcement, Internet providers, and schools about what Tor is, who uses it, and how we can help when criminals use tor. In some cases, I've travelled to meet people to spend time with them and help them as best I can. Law enforcement organizations are generally surprised when we show up to talk to them, to educate them, and explain that real people use tor for real reasons. If all you see all day are criminals using a hammer, then clearly hammers are only for criminals. It's the same with Tor. It's frequently the case that their own investigators are using Tor to hide their tracks online too, and are willing to show up to support us and talk about how they use it. I hope this helps stop SWAT teams from kicking down doors when someone exits traffic for a jerk. I've talked to people on the steps of their local police station just after they were released from jail the night before. I've talked to people looking at academic suspension and huge fines because of a DMCA notice. This is why I started contacting law firms in various countries to find resources for people, https://blog.torproject.org/blog/start-tor-legal-support-directory. It needs more work, it needs someone with more legal background to write up a case guide for other lawyers/solicitors/judge advocates. I am always impressed that 95% of those accused of something due to their exit node fight harder to keep running a Tor exit node. It's people like this that help keep your liberties around the world. Once again, thank you. -- Andrew pgp 0x74ED336B *********************************************************************** To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to majord...@torproject.org with unsubscribe or-talk in the body. http://archives.seul.org/or/talk/