[gopher] Capability files are dangerous

[Zack Mayson]

On 14/05/2012 19:57, Cameron Kaiser wrote:
>>> I imagine it could be made to work with Tor. I've never tried,
>>> though, but it's just any other TCP connection.
>>>
>>> Hmm -- a Tor exit node that only handles Gopher is something
>>> I'd contribute.
>>
>> Unfortunately I don't think you can choose protocols for exit
>> node... it kinda defeats the purpose of Tor.
>
> Yeah, I kind of figured. It would be too easy to filter port
> traffic (or snoop on particular ports).
>
A bit like building a ultra-secure house and then leaving the door
open while you go shopping.

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