I'm well aware of the issues with IP (I mentioned that I use a VPN), and the general public is becoming more wary too, as can be seen with the rise of VPN usage

I'm well aware of the issues with IP (I mentioned that I use a VPN), and the general public is becoming more wary too, as can be seen with the rise of VPN usage. Which is why timing analysis is so scary, it bypasses most countermeasures