I agree with you. But I was surprised that the author was able to run a Tor relay in Singapore without significant interference. That tells me that at least one authoritarian country was willing to turn a blind eye on Tor and some of its shadier uses. Will the new greater emphasis on human rights cause Singapore's authorities to give it greater scrutiny? Maybe, maybe not. But it certainly won't help.
You can run relays in Singapore. But you'll first want to leave your cellphone number with the police so they give you a call before visiting you at home.
After the pivot there remain two Singapore relays run by brave operators.
> Will the new greater emphasis on human rights cause Singapore's authorities to give it greater scrutiny? Maybe, maybe not. But it certainly won't help.
Yep. That's the argument. Their pivot is not the end of the world, but it definitely hurts.
Why wouldn't they want a relay? They are not 'turning a blind eye'. Every byte in and out is analysed, and the characteristics of every session gathered.
