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[tor-bugs] #3973 [TorBrowserButton]: REQ: New Identity option; do not close current tabs (re fast circuit).
#3973: REQ: New Identity option; do not close current tabs (re fast circuit).
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Reporter: joyton | Owner: mikeperry
Type: enhancement | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone:
Component: TorBrowserButton | Version:
Keywords: | Parent:
Points: | Actualpoints:
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To whom it may concern,
The current TorButton (or is not now called TorBrowser Botton?) "New
Identity" feature when activated, closes all currently open tabs to
protect from a variety of attacks with respect to linking old and new
"identities" (i.e., pseudonyms). At least that is how I understand the
current state of TorButton.
I think that feature is grand for times I want to use my anon e-mail as
user XYZ, after visiting a forum as user ABC. However, I think we should
be given an option as to whether we want to simply try to find a faster
circuit via. New Identity vs. closing all currently open tabs for the sake
of anonymity.
I see the use of New Identity via. TorButton as so:
Use case 1: New IP address (exit node) for anonymity between pseudonyms.
Use case 2: New circuit in an attempt to find a faster circuit.
Note:
I realise I can use the New Identity button via. Vidalia to try and find a
faster circuit without closing all tabs, however, I do not always use Tor
with Vidalia ...
Thank you
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/3973>
Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki <https://trac.torproject.org/>
The Tor Project: anonymity online
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