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    From Gabx@virebent@tcpreset.invalid to mail2news on Monday, September 29, 2025 13:16:42
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html

    A new platform for anonymous publishing with serious privacy protections:

    TECHNICAL FEATURES:
    - Public key authentication system (no usernames/passwords)
    - Client-side key generation using SHA-256
    - Proof-of-Work anti-spam mechanism
    - Canvas fingerprinting protection
    - Timezone normalization (UTC only)
    - Random submission delays (2-10 seconds)
    - Automatic decoy traffic generation
    - Zero server-side identity storage

    CONTENT POLICY:
    Accepted categories:
    * Privacy Fundamentals
    * Practical Security Guides
    * Surveillance Analysis
    * Community Resources
    * Other privacy/security content

    No tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, or misinformation.
    Human moderation ensures quality while preserving anonymity.

    ACCESS:
    - Tor Browser recommended (but not required)
    - No JavaScript frameworks/trackers
    - No cookies for anonymous users
    - Metadata scrubbing on all submissions

    The system generates a unique key pair for each user locally.
    Save your keys - they're your only identity. We don't store them.

    Technical discussion welcome. Code review appreciated.

    Gabx

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html



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  • From cory@cory@homer.net to alt.privacy.anon-server,alt.privacy,sci.crypt on Monday, September 29, 2025 08:34:40
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    On Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:16:42 +0000, Gabx <virebent@tcpreset.invalid>
    wrote:

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html

    A new platform for anonymous publishing with serious privacy protections:

    TECHNICAL FEATURES:
    - Public key authentication system (no usernames/passwords)
    - Client-side key generation using SHA-256
    - Proof-of-Work anti-spam mechanism
    - Canvas fingerprinting protection
    - Timezone normalization (UTC only)
    - Random submission delays (2-10 seconds)
    - Automatic decoy traffic generation
    - Zero server-side identity storage

    CONTENT POLICY:
    Accepted categories:
    * Privacy Fundamentals
    * Practical Security Guides
    * Surveillance Analysis
    * Community Resources
    * Other privacy/security content

    No tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, or misinformation.
    Human moderation ensures quality while preserving anonymity.

    ACCESS:
    - Tor Browser recommended (but not required)
    - No JavaScript frameworks/trackers
    - No cookies for anonymous users
    - Metadata scrubbing on all submissions

    The system generates a unique key pair for each user locally.
    Save your keys - they're your only identity. We don't store them.

    Technical discussion welcome. Code review appreciated.

    Gabx

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html


    That page told me I was not using Tor browser when I was. I was using -
    13.5.22 (based on Mozilla Firefox 115.28.0esr)

    It an older version I use with my Windows 7 computer.

    Does one need the latest version of Tor?


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  • From Gabx@info@tcpreset.invalid to alt.privacy.anon-server,alt.privacy,sci.crypt on Monday, September 29, 2025 18:18:14
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    cory@homer.net wrote:
    That page told me I was not using Tor browser when I was. I was using - 13.5.22 (based on Mozilla Firefox 115.28.0esr)

    You are right, i'm going to fix it!

    Gabx
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  • From Fritz Wuehler@fritz@spamexpire-202509.rodent.frell.theremailer.net to alt.privacy,alt.privacy.anon-server,sci.crypt on Monday, September 29, 2025 18:29:45
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    Gabx <virebent@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html

    A new platform for anonymous publishing with serious privacy protections:

    TECHNICAL FEATURES:
    - Public key authentication system (no usernames/passwords)
    - Client-side key generation using SHA-256
    - Proof-of-Work anti-spam mechanism
    - Canvas fingerprinting protection
    - Timezone normalization (UTC only)
    - Random submission delays (2-10 seconds)
    - Automatic decoy traffic generation
    - Zero server-side identity storage

    CONTENT POLICY:
    Accepted categories:
    * Privacy Fundamentals
    * Practical Security Guides
    * Surveillance Analysis
    * Community Resources
    * Other privacy/security content

    No tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, or misinformation.
    Human moderation ensures quality while preserving anonymity.

    ACCESS:
    - Tor Browser recommended (but not required)
    - No JavaScript frameworks/trackers
    - No cookies for anonymous users
    - Metadata scrubbing on all submissions

    The system generates a unique key pair for each user locally.
    Save your keys - they're your only identity. We don't store them.

    Technical discussion welcome. Code review appreciated.

    Gabx

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html



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    JS BS!

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  • From Gabx@info@tcpreset.invalid to alt.privacy.anon-server,alt.privacy,sci.crypt on Monday, September 29, 2025 18:56:08
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    Gabx wrote:
    You are right, i'm going to fix it!

    Done !
    unexpected token "*"

    Gabx



    Bonne soir !
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  • From Anonymous@nobody@yamn.paranoici.org to alt.privacy,alt.privacy.anon-server,sci.crypt on Monday, September 29, 2025 20:41:22
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    Fritz Wuehler wrote:
    Gabx <virebent@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html

    - No JavaScript frameworks/trackers

    JS BS!

    Four letters which tell the whole story, Garbagx's next lie.

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  • From Gabx@info@tcpreset.invalid to alt.privacy,alt.privacy.anon-server,sci.crypt on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 01:43:56
    From Newsgroup: alt.privacy

    Anonymous wrote:
    Fritz Wuehler wrote:
    Gabx <virebent@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

    https://www.virebent.art/publishing-system.html

    - No JavaScript frameworks/trackers

    Valid concerns about JavaScript. Here's exactly what our JS does:

    PROTECTIVE MEASURES (Browser modifications):
    - Canvas fingerprinting protection: Modifies HTMLCanvasElement.prototype
    - Timezone normalization: Overrides Date.prototype.getTimezoneOffset
    These DO alter browser behavior globally within the tab.

    network activity:
    - Decoy traffic: Auto-generates every 30-90 seconds
    - Tor detection: One check to tor_check.php on load
    Fair point - we should make these opt-in.

    key generation:
    - Client-side only using Web Crypto API
    - Private keys NEVER leave your browser
    - Server NEVER sees private keys
    - This is MORE secure than server-side generation
    - Code is readable/auditable in browser

    Your private key exists only in your browser's memory.
    We couldn't log it even if we wanted to - we never see it.
    Compare: PGP also generates keys locally, not on keyservers.

    TRANSPARENCY ISSUES (you're right):
    - We should document each JS function clearly
    - Decoy traffic should be opt-in, not automatic
    - Need to provide NoJS fallback option

    Working on:
    1. NoJS version (less secure but functional)
    2. Opt-in toggles for protective features
    3. Complete JS documentation


    Gabx
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