Re: [tor-talk] Appearing American

[Gordon Morehouse <gordon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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mick:
> On Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:32:13 -0700 Gordon Morehouse
> <gordon@xxxxxxxxxxxx> allegedly wrote:
>> 
>> Your best bet if you *need* an American IP is to use a VPN.
>> 
> 
> I'm sorry Gordon but I think this needs to be said. On a list
> devoted to tor, recommending a VPN is not ideal. Whilst a
> commercial VPN might buy you a geo specific location, at best it
> buys you /very/ limited anonymity and privacy.
> 
> But, yes, if all you are concerned about is (say) a US IP so that
> you can view Hulu, it might be acceptable. It depends upon your use
> case.

I should have clarified that this is the situation I was making
assumptions about.  :P

Best,
- -Gordon M.


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