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Are most of you using Torrents or Usenet? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm a bit surprised to see so many torrent posts. Are most people still using Torrents? Are most piracy users aware of programs like sonarr or radarr?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Probably a dumb noob question, but shouldn't one use a VPN for privacy when torrenting? Wouldn't that add additional cost?

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

Live in a third world country and all software is free software. No strings attached

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

my brother 👏 our authorities are too busy using pirated software to crack down on it. can't imagine some people live in countries where anyone gives half a shit about piracy.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Some countries just don't care (even if they have laws on piracy), no vpn needed.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

You can also torrent on i2p for added slowness and privacy. Usually fast enough.

[–] httpjames 3 points 1 year ago

You can get reputable VPNs for very cheap. Windscribe provides unlimited bandwidth for a minimum of $3 a month and Mullvad is $5 a month.

Usenet typically requires more expensive fees to join.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I use a free VPN (Windscribe's free 15 GB) from time to time if I'm torrenting something very new. Otherwise I don't use one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

There are a few free ones that some like to use. ProtonVPN is an example.I am currently using Nord(paid). However I cant atest to the security of any of them. I have had no issues with Nord.