Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-08 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/7/2011 1:54 PM, grarpamp wrote: The shortest answer is that strong pseudonyms are useful, even (or especially) in a well connected social environment. Many people want to have those links. Many want use some of the services google offers: https://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ Many want

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-07 Thread grarpamp
I used version 8. sdk tools rev 10 sdk platform-tools rev 3 plat 3.0 api 11 rev 1 + google api 11 rev 1 plat 2.3.3 api 10 rev 1 + google api 10 rev 1 plat 2.2 api 8 rev 1 + google api 8 rev 2 These all work. I wanted to install the platform-tools, platforms and add-ons individually via

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-07 Thread Orionjur Tor-admin
On 05.04.2011 08:21, Aaron wrote: If you must have GMail, I've noticed that accounts created on android devices are not subject to these checks. And yes, even when using Tor via Orbot. You don't have an android phone? The following works too: 1. Install the android sdk/emulator and create

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-07 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/6/2011 7:27 PM, grarpamp wrote: Don't understand clinging to Gmail for dear life. They just happen to have some really good services and tie-ins that all rely on having a gmail/google account. I may just cough up $20 for a disposable phone to get that. If someday the services really

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-07 Thread grarpamp
If I understand some Tor users' reasoning, they want to use Tor w/ email for various privacy reasons AND they want to use really good services tie-ins at the same time? ... My questions here are sincere - trying to learn The shortest answer is that strong pseudonyms are useful, even (or

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-07 Thread grarpamp
Those are very good points. My usage is just to expand the Tor community and get some modicum of privacy. The more regular users that use Tor, the more acceptable it's use will be perceived. As, if only the pedophiles and criminals use it, then it draws more attention and immediately labels

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Moritz Bartl
On 06.04.2011 07:35, Orionjur Tor-admin wrote: On 05.04.2011 08:21, Aaron wrote: If you must have GMail, I've noticed that accounts created on android devices are not subject to these checks. And yes, even when using Tor via Orbot. You don't have an android phone? The following works too:

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Moritz Bartl
On 06.04.2011 10:12, grarpamp wrote: It would be nice to know how exactly the AVD is transmitted. I guess you could then easily fake the value without having to install the SDK. AVD (android virtual device)... sounds like a virtualbox instance. I don't believer it's 'transmitted' anywhere.

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Orionjur Tor-admin
On 06.04.2011 08:40, Moritz Bartl wrote: On 06.04.2011 10:12, grarpamp wrote: It would be nice to know how exactly the AVD is transmitted. I guess you could then easily fake the value without having to install the SDK. AVD (android virtual device)... sounds like a virtualbox instance. I don't

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Praedor Atrebates
Could you elaborate a bit on this? After this discussion I went ahead and tried to create another anonymous gmail account and ran into the requires SMS hitch as discussed (and there is no option that I can see to bypass this via other means as others have described) I have no idea what

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Praedor Atrebates
Just a quick note...a nice, safe, easily anonymized email account can be had at safe-mail.net. No hoops to jump through, tor friendly. On Tuesday, April 05, 2011 01:52:31 am grarpamp wrote: Google requires you to be able to receive a text message or phone call to use a GMail account over

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/5/2011 11:10 PM, grarpamp wrote: What if you don't have a phone # to give them (or don't want to) - they just don't let you create an acct? In my tests to date (limited by free time), yes, that's what I said. FYI - I tried GMX w/ Tor couple days ago - worked just fine. Yes, free

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Orionjur Tor-admin
On 06.04.2011 13:28, Praedor Atrebates wrote: Could you elaborate a bit on this? After this discussion I went ahead and tried to create another anonymous gmail account and ran into the requires SMS hitch as discussed (and there is no option that I can see to bypass this via other means as

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Orionjur Tor-admin
On 06.04.2011 13:37, Praedor Atrebates wrote: Just a quick note...a nice, safe, easily anonymized email account can be had at safe-mail.net. No hoops to jump through, tor friendly. I know and sometimes use it for some purposes. But they give their users only 3 Mb and they let use their

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 3:23 AM, Orionjur Tor-admin tor-ad...@orionjurinform.com wrote: On 06.04.2011 08:40, Moritz Bartl wrote: On 06.04.2011 10:12, grarpamp wrote: It would be nice to know how exactly the AVD is transmitted. I guess you could then easily fake the value without having to

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM, grarpamp grarp...@gmail.com wrote: If you must have GMail, I've noticed that accounts created on android devices are not subject to these checks. And yes, even when using Tor via Orbot. Since using your android is, afaik, the same as giving them your phone

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Praedor Atrebates
I have the SDK installed and have run an emulator...not sure what to do with it though. I cannot transmit messages (or anything) and cannot receive anything (to what number would it go to in any case?). praedor On Wednesday, April 06, 2011 01:00:42 pm Orionjur Tor-admin wrote: On 06.04.2011

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
The workaround is for creating new accounts; not for receiving SMS verification of existing accounts (unfortunately). If you need a throwaway number for SMS there are a number of VOIP services that might be useful and could probably be purchased using a prepay card if you want to do it

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
One thing you could test is adding your existing google account (one pending SMS verification) to the android emulator and see if that has any effect. It's pretty much the same process I outlined before, except hit the 'add existing' option rather than 'create new' --Aaron On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Moritz Bartl
On 06.04.2011 22:54, Aaron wrote: If you need a throwaway number for SMS there are a number of VOIP services that might be useful and could probably be purchased using a prepay card if you want to do it anonymously. OT: I have recently registered a VOIP number and mistakenly entered the wrong

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread grarpamp
I do think it's ridiculous to need a phone to get a webmail account. I just don't like their apparent stance requiring SMS/voice auth. What I don't understand is hating on Google but still wanting to use their webmail service. As mentioned earlier, it's a perception thing. And of course all

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread grarpamp
I usually require https (creation and management), imaps (retrieval), smtps/submission (sending), no automatic addition of addresses to 'contact' lists when sent via web or smtp, and an outright account deletion function. I meant to include with this: no inclusion of source IP/FQDN in the

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
On Apr 6, 2011 4:42 PM, grarpamp grarp...@gmail.com wrote: I do think it's ridiculous to need a phone to get a webmail account. I just don't like their apparent stance requiring SMS/voice auth. What I don't understand is hating on Google but still wanting to use their webmail service.

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-06 Thread Aaron
On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Aaron aag...@extc.org wrote: On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM, grarpamp grarp...@gmail.com wrote: If you must have GMail, I've noticed that accounts created on android devices are not subject to these checks. And yes, even when using Tor via Orbot. Since using

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Aaron
If you must have GMail, I've noticed that accounts created on android devices are not subject to these checks. And yes, even when using Tor via Orbot. You don't have an android phone? The following works too: 1. Install the android sdk/emulator and create an avd. I tested with API 8 (android

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/5/2011 12:52 AM, grarpamp wrote: First I've heard that they require SMS to *USE* gmail. However, SMS has been required for quite some time now to *CREATE* a new gmail account. There was a thread a few months back regarding creation. And to date, I've not been able to create a new gmail

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Praedor Tempus
in. I use tor button on mozilla, by the way. You must enable cookies and 3rd party cookies to be able to log in. --- On Tue, 4/5/11, Joe Btfsplk joebtfs...@gmx.com wrote: From: Joe Btfsplk joebtfs...@gmx.com Subject: Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users? To: tor

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Matthew
Yes, thus my question about where the StrictExitNodes commands would be input / stored (maybe for specific country) ? Not sure if this was answered but you just put the entries in your torrc file. ___ tor-talk mailing list

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/5/2011 4:54 PM, Praedor Tempus wrote: The problem with gmail appears to be tied to certain countries. I created a completely anonymous gmail account late last year (no SMS crap) via tor. I have found that most of the time I am able to connect to my account but there are times (wrong

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-05 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/5/2011 3:53 PM, Matthew wrote: Yes, thus my question about where the StrictExitNodes commands would be input / stored (maybe for specific country) ? Not sure if this was answered but you just put the entries in your torrc file. No, it wasn't answered - that I saw. Thanks. I know

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-04 Thread grarpamp
Google requires you to be able to receive a text message or phone call to use a GMail account over Tor. 1st I've heard they REQUIRE a phone # to use Gmail over Tor. Anyone else aware this is the only way? First I've heard that they require SMS to *USE* gmail. However, SMS has been required

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Perry
Thus spake Joe Btfsplk (joebtfs...@gmx.com): On 4/2/2011 2:33 PM, katmagic wrote: Google requires you to be able to receive a text message or phone call to use a GMail account over Tor. This is unrelated to Torbutton's cookie handling (which was broken but has since been fixed). Personally,

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-03 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/3/2011 1:06 AM, Mike Perry wrote: Thus spake Joe Btfsplk (joebtfs...@gmx.com): On 4/2/2011 2:33 PM, katmagic wrote: Google requires you to be able to receive a text message or phone call to use a GMail account over Tor. This is unrelated to Torbutton's cookie handling (which was broken

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-02 Thread Matthew
On 02/04/11 14:04, James Brown wrote: I run Icedove 3.5.16 on Debian Squeeze (under a transparently-torified linux user), Tor v0.2.1.30, TB 1.2.5. When I try to log into my gmail accounts I have the next message: We've detected a problem with your cookie settings. Enable cookies Make sure

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-02 Thread James Brown
On 02.04.2011 17:11, Matthew wrote: I am wondering if you are using Torbutton and, if so, whether you are using 1.3.2pre-alpha3? With extensions.torbutton.xfer_google_cookies as true and with the xpi downloaded (see below) I no longer received the error you have quoted.

Re: [tor-talk] Google disable web-access to gmail for Tor-users?

2011-04-02 Thread Joe Btfsplk
On 4/2/2011 2:33 PM, katmagic wrote: Google requires you to be able to receive a text message or phone call to use a GMail account over Tor. This is unrelated to Torbutton's cookie handling (which was broken but has since been fixed). Personally, I got a friend on IRC to let me use his phone for