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[–] [email protected] 216 points 11 months ago (117 children)

One of the things that contributed to the downfall of USENET was when people worked out how to post binary files, encoded as multi-part blocks of ASCII text. It still has piracy problems but you can just ignore that stuff.

Ignore all the software pirates over there. Yes, sir, the ones sitting at the free bar full of top shelf liquor with strippers on each side. Yup, better not go over there.

[–] [email protected] 106 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

In fact we'll provide you with a handy list of all of the places you should absolutely avoid. Indexed by interest and type even!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I would hate for people to see this index of places with potentially illegal content. The temptation is just too high. I'll gladly guard it from innocent users with you. My eyes and heart are ready to protect the realm.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Oh world, that itching in my fingers! Some FOSS client for android that you can recommend?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

Oh no, we wouldn't want that to happen.

Want to make sure you don't accidentally download that new Mario movie? Definitely don't visit these files in order. Should you, accidentally, encounter something that looks like the Mario movie, simply check if it matches this sha256 sum. If it doesn't, you're still in the clear.

Stay safe out there, you upright citizen!

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