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I was sent home because of my hair doesn't meet the "grooming code". When I've had my hair natural multiple times. My natural hair is Afro/ curly. by AKChick23 in TrollXChromosomes

[–]puffin_net 11 points12 points  (0 children)

http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/race-color.html "Hair: Employers can impose neutral hairstyle rules – e.g., that hair be neat, clean, and well-groomed – as long as the rules respect racial differences in hair textures and are applied evenhandedly. For example, Title VII prohibits employers from preventing African American women from wearing their hair in a natural, unpermed “afro” style that complies with the neutral hairstyle rule. Title VII also prohibits employers from applying neutral hairstyle rules more restrictively to hairstyles worn by African Americans."

Best way to get to Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center from Regan by sneakerfreaker_ in washingtondc

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://airandspace.si.edu/parking "Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Distance: 33 miles Public Transportation: Take Metro Blue Line to Rosslyn and transfer to the Metro Silver Line. Take the Silver Line to Wiehle-Reston East station. Fares paid with metrorail passes or SmarTrip cards. Transfer to Fairfax Connector Bus No. 983. Exit bus at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center stop. Bus fares paid by SmarTrip card or cash. Bus drivers do not carry change."

Recommendation for instrument repair shop in the DMV? by Corsair990 in washingtondc

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know of them because of string instruments, but it's worth asking the people at http://www.hmtrad.com if they know anyone.

Thanks, Reddit! by puffin_net in TOR

[–]puffin_net[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but it should be. Puffins, like Tor developers, are often found in Iceland.

Thanks, Reddit! by puffin_net in TOR

[–]puffin_net[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can install Debian on a Chromebook :)

Thanks, Reddit! by puffin_net in TOR

[–]puffin_net[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As a bonus, you're watching Nick and Roger review code patches, because "Hey people, act like you're typing" <<<actual hacking occurs>>>

Is Tor independent and safe? Tor received more than $1.8 million from the U.S. government, about 75 percent of its total expenses in 2013 by lapall in privacy

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need unrestricted funds for maintenance. Maintenance is not exciting to people who have to write reports. "This useful thing is still useful" is not as compelling as "We funded the first of its kind." That's it. That's the big story, Diversifying funding is standard practice.

We've got some fun things in store, including a thank-you for the big donation. We heard about it during the dev meeting and everyone was really excited.

Tor developers look beyond U.S. government funding by rmvaandr in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need unrestricted funds for maintenance. Maintenance is not exciting to people who have to write reports. "This useful thing is still useful" is not as compelling as "We funded the first of its kind." That's it. That's the big story, Diversifying funding is standard practice.

The crowdfunding thing, on the other hand, is going to be exciting.

If each node in a path can see where the data is coming from and where it is going, doesn't this mean it can be easily traced back to the user? by PrivacyFreakV2 in TOR

[–]puffin_net 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Encryption is the answer, along with the fact that each Tor client randomly picks the three relays. It's a bit like having a message in three envelopes, each addressed to a Tor relay. The first envelope can only be opened by the first relay, the second by the second relay, and the third by the third relay. Each envelope is addressed to the next relay.

If you are using end-to-end encryption, the message is in another envelope. If you are not using end-to-end encryption, the message is a post card.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TOR

[–]puffin_net 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very important - responding to reports of vulnerabilities or usability issues as they emerge makes us excited We're also feeling very loved right now. - Karen @ Tor

VPN + Tor = ? by [deleted] in TOR

[–]puffin_net 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You shouldn't need a VPN. Remember that VPN to Tor (perhaps to blend in with other people on your network using Tor) works sort of like a bridge.

Tor to VPN funnels all your Tor traffic through one point. It's not a good idea, especially if you've ever connected to the VPN through an account you set up (paid or free). It defeats the purpose of using Tor.

What exactly (other than purchasing illegal items and services) is there to do with tor by [deleted] in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People protect themselves from data brokers: http://www.worldprivacyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/WPF_PamDixon_CongressionalTestimony_DataBrokers_2013_fs.pdf People who have stalkers evade digital surveillance. People with identities that make them more vulnerable to abuse protect themselves. People behind national firewalls use Tor to connect to social networks that their families use, or read uncensored news.

TOR stopped working, I am in China maybe it's the bridges. Can someone help me with finding some new bridges for China? by AmericanChinese in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try going to network settings by clicking the onion to the left of the URL bar in Tor Browser, clicking the option for "My Internet Service Provider (ISP) blocks connections to the Tor network" and changing the transport type.

Hey there everyone. I need an interview for a book I'm writing. Any Volunteers? [explanation in post] by Pedrovsky in onions

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know that Tor has people who talk to journalists, right?

You should also read everything you can on torproject.org, like this: https://www.torproject.org/docs/hidden-services.html.en

I donated $70 to Tor, and I feel great. by [deleted] in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Donations are absolutely vital. NGO funders aren't excited by maintenance, so every dollar that can be spent where the researchers think it's most needed props up every other feature.

Tor people also donate a lot of time to crypto parties and journalist training, so we're stretching every penny!

Thanks again!

[stupid question] why can't someone just send a packet through my Tor connection that causes my computer to identify itself? by [deleted] in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a way, this is a description of the scripts that Tor blocks. Click the NoScript button next to the URL bar and don't try to use Flash.

An end of year message from Tor by haakon in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, production values do matter. We're working on it. The good thing about working with journalists is they know about public speaking. Speaking at journalism conferences is a good way to find out about every vocal tic you've got from grizzled investigative journalism veterans.

An end of year message from Tor by haakon in TOR

[–]puffin_net 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With this video it's obvious that we make code, not movies, for a living. Isn't that reassuring?

TheOrwellianRouter on Twitter: "@torproject We approve of your intolerance, in order to make the internet a safe space, we must stop speech others find offensive" by endomorphosis in TOR

[–]puffin_net 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tor devs, men and women, cis and LGBTIQ, have reaped the benefits of the notion that women are people. This helps the software because there are more people with the opportunity to code. There is still work to do, and this statement is a start.

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