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Is a VPN necessary for torrenting? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I don't live in the US, so my ISP doesn't really seem to care what I torrent, but the megathread vehemently recommends to always use one. Since VPNs aren't cheap and I'm on a strict budget (wouldn't pirate otherwise), is it really that dangerous to torrent without one?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

You're probably fine, but I recommend just getting a free VPN to keep your ISP at bay. I don't like Proton, but they do have a free VPN. Google around and you can find some others too, if that one is too slow

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just remember with free things - if you're not paying for the product, you are the product!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Definitely should have one. Highly recommend Proton VPN personally. I love their software suite.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (13 children)

If using qBittorrent there is an anonymous option. Not sure if works well but I haven't received an ISP email in a long time since I set it

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You all seem to be starting from the basis that downloading a torrent is illegal. It is not, it is only distribution/upload that's an issue. If you behave as a leech and kill it after you're done the worst you're going to get is a complaining letter from your ISP.

I torrent without a VPN and haven't had a single email from my ISP, but I presume it's because I'm a business customer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

You should hedge this advise. It may not be illegal where you are, but it certainly is here in the U.SA. if you’re downloading “unsanctioned copyrighted material.”

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Never had a letter from my ISP and I’ve been torrenting for 20 years.

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