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?

  • Ilikeprivacy
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    251 year ago

    I use torrents almost exclusively because of the price (free) and convenience. That is, I can get them easily where I live for no additional cost beyond my low speed internet. I have no extra money at all, at this time in my life, unfortunately.

    • Cypher
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      71 year ago

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

      • Altair
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        161 year ago

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

        • tartar
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          91 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.

      • @httpjames@sh.itjust.works
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        31 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.

      • Ilikeprivacy
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        21 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.

      • @Polymorph@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        21 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.