Open proxy - Revision history

DavidB4: /* See also */ link is already included in the main text

2019-05-22T03:08:38Z

See also: link is already included in the main text

DavidB4: Some improvements. I'm deliberately leaving out the details.

2019-05-22T03:04:25Z

Some improvements. I'm deliberately leaving out the details.

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2018-09-26T18:55:52Z

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DMorris: Added reference

2010-02-17T20:12:48Z

Added reference

TK: Reverted edits by LarrytheLibertarian (Talk) to last version by DMorris

2010-02-17T20:01:12Z

Reverted edits by LarrytheLibertarian (Talk) to last version by DMorris

LarrytheLibertarian: proxies can be used by anybody, not just liberals

2010-02-17T19:53:40Z

proxies can be used by anybody, not just liberals

DMorris: used by liberals and network abusers

2010-02-17T19:52:22Z

used by liberals and network abusers

DMorris: fixed references

2010-02-17T19:47:40Z

fixed references

DMorris: Added some references

2010-02-17T19:47:08Z

Added some references

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 == See also ==
 * [[Liberal deceit]]
 [[Category:Internet]]

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-An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://www.torproject.org The official TOR project website is ripe with liberal propaganda and conspiracy theories]</ref> They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].
+An '''open proxy''' is a server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. The user sends their requests to the proxy instead of the destination server, and the proxy forwards those requests on to the destination. That destination server sends its replies back to the open proxy, which forwards them on to the user. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia:Guidelines#Member_Accounts</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons. They are also sometimes used to circumvent local [[webfilters]].<br />
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Internet]]

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−	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://www.torproject.org The official TOR project website is ripe with liberal propaganda and conspiracy theories]</ref> They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].	+	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://www.torproject.org The official TOR project website is ripe with liberal propaganda and conspiracy theories]</ref> They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].

	==References==		==References==

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-== Also See ==
+== See also ==
 * [[Internet]]
 * [[Liberal deceit]]
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+[[Category:Internet]]
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+[[Category:Technology]]

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−	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons. They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].	+	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://www.torproject.org The official TOR project website is ripe with liberal propaganda and conspiracy theories]</ref> They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].

	==References==		==References==

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−	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse.	+	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse. Open proxies are often used by [[liberals]] who want to hide their location or ISP for unknown reasons. They are also used to circumvent [[webfilters]].

	==References==		==References==

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−	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse.	+	An '''open proxy''' is a security lacking server that allows [[Internet]] users to connect through to hide their identity. There are many forms of open proxies, some intentionally set up as such and others being a side effect of security loop holes. Open proxies are often used to conduct questionable activities. Many sites, including [[Conservapedia]]<ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User%3A79.140.0.0%2F16 For example...]</ref> and [[Wikipedia]],<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Open_proxies Wikipedia's policy on open proxies]</ref> restrict the use of open proxies due to abuse.

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