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Re:What happens when you launch Google Chrome for the first ... by newscracker on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @01:27AM (#20806577)
> If you're capable of running the Tor browser, we encourage you to do so. Brave isn't as good as the Tor browser if you're smart enough to use the later.

May I ask what you mean by "if you're capable of running the Tor browser" and "if you're smart enough to use the later (sic)"? Is it about the person knowing that it even exists? I use Tor Browser sometimes, and it's no different from using any other browser (except for some differences in network speed and the fact that it isolates every tab). I don't see what specific capability or smartness is required to use it.

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Re:What happens when you launch Google Chrome for the first ... by jonathansampson on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @02:01AM (#20806711)
Sure, what I mean to say is that Tor is more of a super-user utility (IMHO). If you're looking for that degree of anonymity, you probably don't want to be in a browser that also supports traditional protocols (like HTTP, etc.). As such, Tor is more appropriate for a sub-set of users who are very interested in privacy/anonymity. For those who need it only occasionally, Brave is probably a better option.
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Re:What happens when you launch Google Chrome for the first ... by tkifnn on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @07:26AM (#20808387)
You lose all the benefits of tor if you use some third party version.
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Re:What happens when you launch Google Chrome for the first ... by jonathansampson on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @11:02AM (#20820467)
You trade benefits. Which, for some people, is more ideal.
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