[tasbir49]

I agree. The certainty is reassuring. I also would never want my computer to touch even the most remotely objectionable material. I've contemplated running a Lemmy instance before, but the concerns you've brought forth are the main contributing factors in my decision to not do so.

Not only that, but TOR is something that becomes more private the more someone uses it. Iirc it's really easy to distinguish TOR packets from regular packets. Combine that with how few people use TOR, you're job of narrowing down who's abusing it becomes much easier.

Finally, just running an exit node opens one up to many legal liabilities. It's not something that's worth the effort, but it's strength comes from many people running one.