An Idaho nonprofit has expressed guarded interest in Tor. Ideally I'd like them to run an exit node without fuss or bother, but the Tor Project's Tips on Running an Exit Node only covers limited liability corporations (LLCs) regarding the legal/corporate set-up. Is there anything to add, or is that sufficient? Thanks in advance.
On 10/26/16 8:22 PM, Kenneth Freeman wrote:
An Idaho nonprofit has expressed guarded interest in Tor. Ideally I'd like them to run an exit node without fuss or bother, but the Tor Project's Tips on Running an Exit Node only covers limited liability corporations (LLCs) regarding the legal/corporate set-up. Is there anything to add, or is that sufficient? Thanks in advance.
Hi Kenneth
I am with a New York state non-profit organization that runs a number of exits. I am not a lawyer, but I have surely spent years discussing these and other related issues with many lawyers.
I could be wrong, but I think LLC was only mentioned as an example of a type of legal entity in that article. It's not that you couldn't use a classic "C corporation" just the same. The central point was to have a separate legal entity - a corporation ( even an incorporated association or club might work.) A non-profit is generally formed as a corporation anyway.
So probably that Idaho nonprofit would be fine. I'd be happy to talk to them if it's helpful, and/or provide referrals to others.
best, Nick
On 10/26/2016 06:58 PM, Nicholas Merrill wrote:
Hi Kenneth
I am with a New York state non-profit organization that runs a number of exits. I am not a lawyer, but I have surely spent years discussing these and other related issues with many lawyers.
Good to know. Keeps me and my cohorts from reinventing the wheel.
I could be wrong, but I think LLC was only mentioned as an example of a type of legal entity in that article. It's not that you couldn't use a classic "C corporation" just the same. The central point was to have a separate legal entity - a corporation ( even an incorporated association or club might work.) A non-profit is generally formed as a corporation anyway.
I figured as much, on both counts, but I wanted to nail it down. That a Tor exit node is best run under the aegis of some sort of corporate set-up is a given; *which* set-up doesn't particularly matter. Is this a fair assessment?
So probably that Idaho nonprofit would be fine. I'd be happy to talk to them if it's helpful, and/or provide referrals to others.
Much appreciated! Come to think of it, there's another nonprofit venue with which I am involved which may be suitable for Tor. Stay tuned.
On 10/27/2016 05:17 PM, Kenneth Freeman wrote:
On 10/26/2016 06:58 PM, Nicholas Merrill wrote:
Hi Kenneth
I am with a New York state non-profit organization that runs a number of exits. I am not a lawyer, but I have surely spent years discussing these and other related issues with many lawyers.
Good to know. Keeps me and my cohorts from reinventing the wheel.
I could be wrong, but I think LLC was only mentioned as an example of a type of legal entity in that article. It's not that you couldn't use a classic "C corporation" just the same. The central point was to have a separate legal entity - a corporation ( even an incorporated association or club might work.) A non-profit is generally formed as a corporation anyway.
I figured as much, on both counts, but I wanted to nail it down. That a Tor exit node is best run under the aegis of some sort of corporate set-up is a given; *which* set-up doesn't particularly matter. Is this a fair assessment?
So probably that Idaho nonprofit would be fine. I'd be happy to talk to them if it's helpful, and/or provide referrals to others.
Much appreciated! Come to think of it, there's another nonprofit venue with which I am involved which may be suitable for Tor. Stay tuned.
I have set up a Tor bridge relay at a local artists collective as a CryptoParty installation. There had been considerable discussion about liability and FBI raids (child pornography makes for pearl clutching), and as to whether Tor fits into their artistic mission, but this maker space now has a didactic test bed.
Once the camel has its nose under the tent flap, the rest of the camel shall follow, wifi permitting. And given the onslaught of Trump, the fears of Tor "being deemed political" are moot.
On 10/27/2016 02:22 AM, Kenneth Freeman wrote:
An Idaho nonprofit has expressed guarded interest in Tor. Ideally I'd like them to run an exit node without fuss or bother, but the Tor Project's Tips on Running an Exit Node only covers limited liability corporations (LLCs)
Which guide is that? You might like https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/TorExitGuidelines . It does not mention LLCs, but instead mentions non-profits. :-)
And what Nick said. :-)
On 10/27/2016 02:18 AM, Moritz Bartl wrote:
On 10/27/2016 02:22 AM, Kenneth Freeman wrote:
An Idaho nonprofit has expressed guarded interest in Tor. Ideally I'd like them to run an exit node without fuss or bother, but the Tor Project's Tips on Running an Exit Node only covers limited liability corporations (LLCs)
Which guide is that? You might like https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/TorExitGuidelines . It does not mention LLCs, but instead mentions non-profits. :-)
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tips-running-exit-node
But yours is good too.
And what Nick said. :-)
I concur.
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