So after going through older posts I was unable to find any links to allow for users to make an informed decision. It was awful to read over and over members pilfering opinion as fact for both sides of the argument. So I decided to do a little research. Here you go for your viewing pleasure.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkNetMarkets/comments/2rhaqc/deanonimyzing_bitcoinfog_and_other_tumblers/ What a civilized conversation regarding this topic looks like
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/is-bitcoin-anonymous-a-complete-beginner-s-guide-1447875283/
http://www.jbonneau.com/doc/BMCNKF15-IEEESP-bitcoin.pdf pages 13-14
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1107.4524v2.pdf Highly techincal paper
https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/06/startups-seek-to-de-anonymize-bitcoin-to-fight-crime/
https://eprint.iacr.org/2012/596.pdf
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Anonymity
https://99bitcoins.com/know-more-using-bitcoin-anonymously
https://www.oddsbusters.com/bitcoin-gambling/bitcoin-knowledge-base/anonymous-bitcoin-remain-untraceable/
I don't support either side of the argument. Each individual has to do their own threat anylasis and research to decide what OPSEC works for them. Hopefully this does not turn into the same shit show that my last post did. Name calling and acusations of shilling(whatever the fuck that is) is totally unecessary for keeping users in the community safe.
It better not. I am done with the shit storm.
Threat and risk assessment are skills that seems to be lacking here. Not trying to piss anyone off. Everything has risk. Tumbling and Not Tumbling have risks associated with them. You are correct people need to look for themselves.
How big is your attack surface etc. Nobody can or should determine anyone else appetite for risk. We are all different. Some like to cover every base have lots to lose. Give zero fucks about a few dollars spent on a tumbler. And if they sleep better then for them it is worth it. Who fucking cares?