> I just can't imagine any legitimate Tor user checking that checkbox
Legitimate Tor users will click it for the same reason a large fraction of users in general will click it--it's stopping them from getting where they want to be, and they believe clicking it enable them to move on, and they believe that reading it won't speed up that process.
It's just to them more "stupid stuff the site wants me to agree to that I don't need to bother with because (1) if it is asking me to agree to some rules I don't care because I'm really nice and would never do anything they could object to anyway, and (2) if it is making me give permission to use my data or track me it doesn't matter because (I'm already tracked everywhere else | I've got ad blocking and privacy add-ons installed)".
Good point! Since my suggestion actually would not stop trolls (abusive users) anyway (they would just click it so they could then abuse the site), how about blocking all Tor traffic with this message:
"
Why we are blocking Tor users
You appear not to support dictatorship and or want to live under a dictatorship. As the operator of this site, I don't believe in freedom of speech or expression on any subject, even banal everyday subjects. For all subjects, I oppose freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and the right to read anonymously or express anonymous opinions, regardless of content. If I could, I would repeal the fourth amendment ('[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects'). Come back when you are ready to be tracked by your government."
Fair compromise? It sends the message across while blocking all Tor users.
Legitimate Tor users will click it for the same reason a large fraction of users in general will click it--it's stopping them from getting where they want to be, and they believe clicking it enable them to move on, and they believe that reading it won't speed up that process.
It's just to them more "stupid stuff the site wants me to agree to that I don't need to bother with because (1) if it is asking me to agree to some rules I don't care because I'm really nice and would never do anything they could object to anyway, and (2) if it is making me give permission to use my data or track me it doesn't matter because (I'm already tracked everywhere else | I've got ad blocking and privacy add-ons installed)".