It's not the protocol, it's the browser itself

this is a Product Manager looking for something to do. 

itsrealfake

I don't see why they would need to do this. On first thoughts I don't like the sound of it but if it can help improve the protocol it might be worth it.

In all honesty, I don't understand how anonymous data collection can help a protocol that has been stable and working for years.

 in your home, which is also very useful for masking a possible home bitcoin node.

tech

Alarming TOR Browser survey

_Bubble_2009

> I don't see why they would need to do this. On first thoughts I don't like the sound of it but if it can help improve the protocol it might be worth it.

In all honesty, I don't understand how anonymous data collection can help a protocol that has been stable and working for years.

To help the protocol, just create a *middle relay* in your home, which is also very useful for masking a possible home bitcoin node.