For me, running BB site through Tor is clunky and frustrating. Drop down menus don't appear, I can't see my messages. I've resorted to a standard VPN and Firefox. Does anyone know how to enable JavaScript in Tor; and exactly how bad of an idea is that from an OpSec perspective compared to just running VPN/Firefox?
Tor and JavaScript
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Enable/disable should be in the security settings of tor. There are 3, some sites like dred will give you a warning if you have the setting set with java on. I use tails os, usually runs smooth, especially since the recent updates to the site
Tell me which of the last 20 arrested darknet marketplaces or forums were shut down because of JS? Or tell me who was last deanonymized in tor browser just because of JS enabled? Maybe it's time to start living with current technologies using tor browser and then our community will grow faster....
Otherwise, tor won't become massively popular for purchasing psychoactive substances just because using the internet without JS is inconvenient. Please note that JS is enabled by default in tor browser.
Our site does not use any dangerous scripts, we do not have JS Google, etc. When tor browser developers or Snowden say that it is necessary to disable JS in tor browser because it is safer, they are right. But in current realities this recommendation is necessary for situations when, for example, you communicate with someone through sites that use Google scripts, for example. Then by disabling JS, the browser will not execute Google scripts. This will give you more anonymity in a situation where you are passing US military secrets to journalists. But let's be aware that technology has advanced a lot and living without JS on the Internet now is a huge step backwards.
Otherwise, tor won't become massively popular for purchasing psychoactive substances just because using the internet without JS is inconvenient. Please note that JS is enabled by default in tor browser.
Our site does not use any dangerous scripts, we do not have JS Google, etc. When tor browser developers or Snowden say that it is necessary to disable JS in tor browser because it is safer, they are right. But in current realities this recommendation is necessary for situations when, for example, you communicate with someone through sites that use Google scripts, for example. Then by disabling JS, the browser will not execute Google scripts. This will give you more anonymity in a situation where you are passing US military secrets to journalists. But let's be aware that technology has advanced a lot and living without JS on the Internet now is a huge step backwards.
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OK folks, Tor it is for me then. So what I need next then is the most idiot-proof step-by-step instruction ever created so that a total moron can enable JS on a Tor browser. I'm embarrassed to say how much time I've spent trying to do that myself and still haven't figured it out.
- By HEISENBERG
In the address bar, write and follow a link like this:
Next, select the "standard" option
Done
Code
about:preferences#privacyDone
OK, I did as suggested. Confirmed "Security Level" = "Standard" already. When logging onto onion site via Tor, there is still the banner on BB site stating JavaScript is disabled and that unable to watch videos. And indeed, I can not watch videos. let me know if anything else I should be doing if using Tor for BB site. As always, thank you for your kind and patient help.
- By HEISENBERG
Try reinstalling your browser.
- By 2-79-790125
Deleting Tor browser, then reinstalling did the trick. No more JS disabled banner. Cooking with Crisco over here now.