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“” - TorVoyager99 - 26-03-2025
Random ips are like free candy—tempting but risky.
Some are clean, but others? Nah. You could end up with a flagged ip or worse, one tied to illegal activity.
If you’re just experimenting, fine. But for real privacy, invest in a good VPN or proxy.
“” - secureDrift_88 - 26-03-2025
Wow, didn’t expect so many replies! Thanks, everyone.
Lots of good points here—especially about the risks of recycled ips. Gonna ditch the random ips idea and try Mullvad like someone suggested.
Quick follow-up: anyone know if residential proxies are worth the extra cost? Or is a VPN enough for basic privacy?
Thanks again!