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Is it safe to donate to Tor?
Yes! In our testing, donation works via Tor Browser. If you run into problems, please contact giving(at)torproject.org. For users logging in to Paypal: some people had no problem donating via PayPal while using Tor Browser.
What is purpose of Tor?
What Is Tor? Tor, short for “The Onion Router,” is an open source privacy network that permits users to browse the web anonymously. Tor was initially developed and solely used by the U.S. Navy to protect sensitive government communications before the network was made available to the public.
Who is maintaining Tor?
The Tor Project, Inc. is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) research-education nonprofit organization founded by computer scientists Roger Dingledine, Nick Mathewson and five others. The Tor Project is primarily responsible for maintaining software for the Tor anonymity network.
Does Tor make money?
United States government pays Tor millions each year “In terms of percentages, while 2015 saw 85% of our funding coming from US government sources, 2016 saw the fraction drop to 76%, and in 2017 we’re down to 51%.”
Should you use Tor?
Despite its flaws, Tor Browser is a powerful and effective tool for protecting your privacy online. Combining the anonymity that Tor provides with the security guaranteed by a VPN gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to online security.
How are you listed as a contributor on Tor.com?
Upon publication, contributors receive a byline, a short bio at the end of each published post, and are listed on the Tor.com contributors roll. A note on editing: We may request rewrites before publishing your post.
What are the guidelines for writing for Tor?
This includes, but is not limited to, writers of any race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, class, and ability, in the hopes that our site will provide an outlet for a rich variety of opinions, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives.
Can you promote a Kickstarter project on Tor?
(Note: we are not currently open to promoting Kickstarter/IndieGoGo/Patreon/etc. projects.) As News & Entertainment editor, Emmet coordinates and assigns daily coverage of breaking entertainment and publishing news, as well as reviews of upcoming film releases and episodic coverage of new TV series.
Who is the managing editor of Tor.com?
The Managing Editor oversees all regular columns and series, including rereads and rewatches. She is also interested in author appreciations, critical and personal essays, think pieces, literary analysis and deep dives into film, television, and classic/older/less recent literature (anything published more than five years ago).