[tor-relays] EC2 IP vs Region & Does this matter in the Tor network?

[David Gilbert <dfgilbert@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I'm operating 6 relays in the EC2 where 4/6 claim to be located outside 
the US but only 1/6 show up as outside of the US based on the IP address 
and report on atlas (https://atlas.torproject.org/#search/relay1org, 
don't heckle, I'm getting an idea of pricing and boosting speed over the 
next 5 months).

Now, I'm curious if the IP address vs region it's supposedly operating 
in matters at all.  Will people in the middle east be less likely to 
connect to my Tokyo/Singapore based relays because the IP address shows 
its in the USA?  Or any other issues?

Also, if this does in fact affect the effectiveness of my relays in 
those regions, has anyone had experience being able to acquire an IP 
from Amazon for other regions?  I do not have a support contract, since 
I'm paying for this out of my own pocket so I'm unable to contact tech 
support.  I would be inclined to pay whatever fees it costs to get it 
done, if I knew exactly what it is I need to do.

- David
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