> This step won't deanonymize you or "break your secure encrypted connection". You are routed via a Tor exit node rather than via a guard node to a hidden servi

> This step won't deanonymize you or "break your secure encrypted connection". You are routed via a Tor exit node rather than via a guard node to a hidden service. There is a huge difference in the anonymity afforded by a tor hidden service, vs. using tor to connect to a clearnet website. You should at least acknowledge that.