Oddbean new post about | logout
 Just curious;

Why closing tor relays ? 
 Was costing out of pocket around $1500US a month. Plus relayable was a target of a lot of Chinese and other DDoS attacks. So in addition to cost was time costs juggling it all. I had some family stuff took more of my time as well.  
 hey you are back! 
 Yes, was a bit of a hiatus.  
 Good to see you active for the moment 🫂 I hope everything is okay with your family.   
 Likewise! Thanks! Was mainly just stuff that took up what little "free time" I had. All good now! 
 Have you shared a breakdown of costs? I've been looking for information on the realities of running a relay. 
 Did in the past. Posted in this thread the general setup.  
 Hope the family is all good. 

If you haven't yet, try applying for nostr:nprofile1qqs8suecw4luyht9ekff89x4uacneapk8r5dyk0gmn6uwwurf6u9ruspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhs2juazd an grant. Maybe they could help.  
 Thanks! Tried that route got crickets.  
 Damn. Maybe they just don't have funds. Not sure why you wouldn't at least get a reply back. 

Thank you though for your relay service 💜 
 If they don't have funds how did they pay for the crickets? 
 With your tears. You will own nothing, eat crickets and be happy.