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Dissidents Seeking Anonymous Web Solutions?

Posted by Cliff on from the browsing-without-regard-for-politics dept.

DocMurphy asks: "I'm working with some dissidents who are looking for ways to use the Internet from within repressive regimes. Many have in-home Internet access, but think it too risky to participate in pro-freedom activities on home PCs. Internet cafés are also available, but although fairly anonymous, every machine may be infected with keystroke loggers that give governments access to and knowledge of 'banned' sites. Dissidents not only want to remain anonymous themselves, but also wish to not compromise the sites they access. Any suggestions for products/procedures/systems out there making anonymous access & publishing a reality under repressive regime run Internet access?"

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  1. So basically by dJCL · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Your saying that some Americans want to get the word out?

    Sorry, couldn't help myself...

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    1. Re:So basically by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Ya, we laugh now...

  2. Apparently you are in the US by Colonel+Panic · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I'm working with some dissidents who are looking for ways to use the Internet from within repressive regimes

    Sounds like you're in the US, correct?

  3. I ain't sayin' by NoDough · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I'm not sure that I want to share such information with someone who uses the Arabic spelling of Jehovah in their email address.

  4. Re:And the entire internet is public.. by crackfiend · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    America?

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  5. Re:There is no point by danila · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Spoken like a true Westerner too.

    In countries where you can stand up and say your government is a bunch of idiots, there is no harm in not being anonymous.

    You can say that the "government is a bunch of idiots", but dissidents don't do just that. How about you state that you believe USA should be a communist state and you will work to make this happen, even if that involves breaking local laws. I am sure you will soon be sitting in a comfortable prison cell and will be discussing your ideas with a friendly Commettee^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^HDepartment of State^H^H^H^H^HHomeland Security officer.

    But if this can lead to prison, death, torture, disappearance, or all sorts of ahem inconvenience cough, then anonymity is what you want.

    Please show me the country where someone was "inconvenienced" for saying that his "government is a bunch of idiots" or even for disagreeing with its policies. Dissidents actively work to destroy the social order and deserve what they get.

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