Official Inquiry in to why BitStamp.net Blocks Tormail

[cycloid]

BitStamp.net does not allow anyone to register using tormail account.

This is a bit disconcerting and I decided to send them an email and ask for official answer.



My email below:

Hi there,

This email will be posted on bitcointalk.org.

As you are now in a fight for the bitcoin exchange market share, those of us who love our privacy would like to know why you block tormail in your registration?

Cheers

I personally think it is a bit strange as tormail if used properly, just like bitcoin, provides a good layer on anonymity.

Waiting response.

Response:

Dear Alex,

In order to provide the best possible security for our users' accounts certain email providers deemed not secure are not accepted as valid when registering an account. Tormail, as evidenced by recent developments, is such a provider.

If you should need any further assistance, please feel free to ask.

Best regards,

Marko Rogan
Bitstamp support manager

Bitstamp LIMITED
5 J. House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

[pedrog]

BitStamp.net does not allow anyone to register using tormail account.

This is a bit disconcerting and I decided to send them an email and ask for official answer.



My email below:

Hi there,

This email will be posted on bitcointalk.org.

As you are now in a fight for the bitcoin exchange market share, those of us who love our privacy would like to know why you block tormail in your registration?

Cheers

I personally think it is a bit strange as tormail if used properly, just like bitcoin, provides a good layer on anonymity.

Waiting response.

Maybe because they have to comply with Know Your Costumer policies...

I don't think they can have anonymous users...

[cycloid]

BitStamp.net does not allow anyone to register using tormail account.

This is a bit disconcerting and I decided to send them an email and ask for official answer.



My email below:

Hi there,

This email will be posted on bitcointalk.org.

As you are now in a fight for the bitcoin exchange market share, those of us who love our privacy would like to know why you block tormail in your registration?

Cheers

I personally think it is a bit strange as tormail if used properly, just like bitcoin, provides a good layer on anonymity.

Waiting response.

Maybe because they have to comply with Know Your Costumer policies...

I don't think they can have anonymous users...

Maybe but what about people who respect their privacy ?

[pedrog]

BitStamp.net does not allow anyone to register using tormail account.

This is a bit disconcerting and I decided to send them an email and ask for official answer.



My email below:

Hi there,

This email will be posted on bitcointalk.org.

As you are now in a fight for the bitcoin exchange market share, those of us who love our privacy would like to know why you block tormail in your registration?

Cheers

I personally think it is a bit strange as tormail if used properly, just like bitcoin, provides a good layer on anonymity.

Waiting response.

Maybe because they have to comply with Know Your Costumer policies...

I don't think they can have anonymous users...

Maybe but what about people who respect their privacy ?

Privacy and anonymity are different things, and they have to comply with privacy policies also, Facebook got into a lot of trouble in EU because of this, EU directives on data protection are quite rigorous and Bitstamp is an European company.

[escrow.ms]

Isn't tormail got shutdown?

[pedrog]

Isn't tormail got shutdown?

Wasn't that Freedom Host?

[escrow.ms]

Isn't tormail got shutdown?

Wasn't that Freedom Host?

Tormail was hosted on freedom hosting.

[pedrog]

Isn't tormail got shutdown?

Wasn't that Freedom Host?

Tormail was hosted on freedom hosting.

Oh, I see...

[cycloid]

ok looks like tormail is gone now anyway :/


I actually liked it too.