[savethefuture]

Simply layers obscurity, it would be harder to subpoena multiple companies than a single vpn service. (Plus you "own" the vps and can quickly delete or create new services whenever) Before you browse, create a new vpn box, browse..., then delete the box after use. What logs, what box?

[Havoc]

Doesn't really get me any anonymity - first VPS box in the chain still has my name on it (credit card history etc).

Not that it matters - fortunately my traffic isn't all that exciting

[savethefuture]

Well if you are really after anonymity, you have to also keep in mind your isp and browser fingerprinting and the million other things that can expose you online. :)

[sizzle]

Any way to spoof and inject random browser parameters to poison your fingerprints?

[jplayer01]

Is it guaranteed that your host doesn’t keep connection logs? They’re the endpoint. They see everything going to you and every site you go to regardless of VPN.

[savethefuture]

Correct, the endpoints are the weakness. My point was about being more difficult to find and not bringing attention by paying for a vpn service, a vps could be anything.