How often do you surf with a proxy?

I do pretty much all of my surfing with a VPN (for stuff that requires javascript, flash and plug ins) and Tor (for posting on sites that don't require live content). What about you? The only time I don't use a VPN is when I am watching Netflix videos (since I can't watch it with a VPN for some strange reason).

 

The only time I use a proxy is when I am blocked because of where I live. it does not happen much. If a video says I can't watch it, I just don't bother with it, not that important.

 

I generally don't need to sign into websites, so the proxy feature offered by ix-quick search is adequate for my needs. Most of my time is spent reading articles/blogs, manga, etc. I've been careful to select sites that don't block content when scripts are blocked either. Works well for my needs.

 

Well proxies didn't replace regular web browsing for me. Maybe it will if I regard everything I do online as private.

 

I'm with J L... I don't use it unless I feel there's a need to. I don't like to compromise convenience/usability unless I feel there's a pending threat to my security/privacy otherwise.

I'm not using one now, for instance.

 

99.98% VPN / 00.00% ProxyHTTPS / 00.00% ProxySOCKS or otherwise.

 

Same here Tal. I'd say 98%. My VPN is fast enough for 1080p YouTube (My bare connection is 55Mbs). The only time I don't is when I need to quickly check a video of an unboxing or something.

PD

 

I agree. If your VPN can support 1080p streaming and over, there is really no reason not to use a VPN all the time.