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Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by CyanBird on Friday October 16, 2020 @12:02AM (#24797327)
You are the exit node for other people's browsing, which can be rather scary
Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by cryptoquick on Friday October 16, 2020 @12:36AM (#24797509)
So, wait... Let me get this straight-- This is a p2p VPN, so, it basically routes other people's potentially illegal activities through your own IP address, so you can do the same over other people's IP addresses? And they don't even mention that fact on the front page? Talk about disingenuous...

Like, goddamn, VPNs aren't THAT expensive. Not compared to, IDK, a lawyer, or missing a day of work because you're in a jail cell, trying to explain to some cop that you installed a program on your computer that let other people you don't know do random stuff on the internet over your internet connection without your own knowledge or involvement, and you aren't complicit in any way...

Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by deanclatworthy on Friday October 16, 2020 @02:16AM (#24798040)
Exactly. There is no "hiding in the masses", there is no "plausible deniability" going on here. If someone downloads CP or terrorist manuals using your connection, try explaining that to the dumb cops that you were using a p2p distributed VPN and that it "honestly wasn't me officer".
Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by sJ646U9k6c6gME9 on Friday October 16, 2020 @12:09AM (#24797375)
It’s clearly not made for people who don’t want their dog shot by fed bois.
Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by hansvm on Friday October 16, 2020 @12:59AM (#24797635)
Oh thanks, that makes sense. I was trying to figure out what the upside was for this, but I forgot about the 1-on-1 potential with the feds. It's pretty hard to get in touch with them otherwise.
Re:FreePN: Open-source peer-to-peer VPN service by dmqctx on Friday October 16, 2020 @01:37AM (#24797830)
It's actually not that difficult. Our business had a massive illegal purchase attempted by a shady character. Googled FBI location closest to me. Actually got a human to answer and discussed how we should proceed. Surprised me much.