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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: MadStaney on March 05, 2013, 01:20 pm

Title: What is ClearnetWarning?
Post by: MadStaney on March 05, 2013, 01:20 pm
Another more seasoned individual asked, "I didn't see an answer to the question do you get flagged by using bitfloor via Tor?  I saw some mention to "clearnet warning," but I don't know what that means.   Anybody know?"  So, I do not feel so bad asking.

I understand "Clearnet" is a term us folks apply to non-tor or regular internet sites, correct?  But how is that relevant here?  Wouldn't I just use TOR anyway?  Why do individuals occasionally apple Clearnet Warnings for sites?

Thanks

-Stan
Title: Re: What is ClearnetWarning?
Post by: MrAnonymous on March 05, 2013, 07:20 pm
Sometimes you can be exposed at an exit node on regular .com websites and what not, it isn't a HUGE thing to worry about... And I don't even know if it's ever happened to anyone.

But better safe than sorry. You know how it is.

Basically, don't visit anything that's not .onion through TOR if you can help it.
Title: Re: What is ClearnetWarning?
Post by: resalesam on March 05, 2013, 07:29 pm
Is it ok to be browsing normally on clearnet with SR and Tor running in background assuming you just watching normal things like youtube ect. ? At the moment I just always use VPN and Tor only when accessing SR but wondering if that is overkill.