Hi everyone,
I’ve been exploring different ways to improve online privacy during general web research and testing, and I’m trying to better understand the role of proxies in anonymity.
From what I’ve seen, free proxies often feel unreliable and heavily reused, which makes me question how much privacy they actually provide. Paid proxies seem more stable, but the level of anonymity probably depends on IP quality and usage patterns.
I tested a few options, including some proxy providers like JibaoProxy, and noticed that the main difference is not just speed, but also how “clean” the IPs appear.
So I’m curious about your opinions:
- From a privacy perspective, how do you compare proxies vs VPNs?
- What factors really matter for anonymity: IP reputation, rotation, or something else?
- Are paid proxies actually better for privacy, or is it mostly marketing?
Would be interesting to hear your thoughts.
I’ve been exploring different ways to improve online privacy during general web research and testing, and I’m trying to better understand the role of proxies in anonymity.
From what I’ve seen, free proxies often feel unreliable and heavily reused, which makes me question how much privacy they actually provide. Paid proxies seem more stable, but the level of anonymity probably depends on IP quality and usage patterns.
I tested a few options, including some proxy providers like JibaoProxy, and noticed that the main difference is not just speed, but also how “clean” the IPs appear.
So I’m curious about your opinions:
- From a privacy perspective, how do you compare proxies vs VPNs?
- What factors really matter for anonymity: IP reputation, rotation, or something else?
- Are paid proxies actually better for privacy, or is it mostly marketing?
Would be interesting to hear your thoughts.