Filelist shutting down soon

[whodunnit]

Edit: Sorry, I didn't see this was already mentioned here in the review sub forum.
https://filesharingtalk.com/threads/389655-FileList-io-Review?p=3890967&viewfull=1#post3890967



https://www.reddit.com/r/trackers/comments/178g5dc/filest_is_shutting_down/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/178ht4l/filelist_will_close_at_the_beginning_of_2024/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PiratedGames/comments/178kwt4/romanias_biggest_tracker_filelist_is_closing/


https://i.imgur.com/H0orQzQ.png

[anon]

It's alright, I think I should have made a separate thread to begin with. Cross-posting a comment I wrote on another forum here.



Very surprising and sad news, especially considering just last month they were celebrating their 16th anniversary at full throttle :( A friendly hand willing to take over management could show up, but that seems unlikely: if someone so trustworthy and capable existed, they'd have been found before making the announcement.

One thin silver lining is that the shutdown process is being handled in the best possible way. New Year 2024 is enough time to download bookmarked torrents, archive exclusive ones, and use your profile link as proof for joining other trackers. Those who were active in the community get to say their farewells and coordinate efforts to create a new meeting place. Existing funds will be used until they run out, so no one can accuse staff of doing a cash grab (not that they were pay2win or ever sent PMs begging for donations).


I am on a few mid-tier trackers like BLU, MTV, GGN, CG, etc but FL always felt like home to me.

Same. I've been a member way before they went international, and it's always been among my Top 3 most used accounts, despite having "better" ones like ScT and SCC. I think the combination of good layout, good content and not having to spend lots of time building a buffer before you could enjoy them did the trick for me. For a clone of a (now long-defunct) international tracker started by a Romanian guy, they sure got places and made history.

Alternatives include TL, IPT, AR and SpeedApp. TL is known to open signups whenever something like this occurs, as recently as with RARBG last June, and will probably do so either now or when the shutdown is finalized.

[anon]

Update, although it basically reaffirms the decision.

I think a few clarifications are necessary...

1. A good part of you suggested that we should introduce a subscription of a few euros as if that would solve something...
It was never about money. ALL of our staff members did voluntary work. No one earns money here, it was and it is a hobby for everyone. That is the purpose of a site like FileList, to be free, people donate as much as they want and when they want. The community has kept the site alive all this time. That's why you didn't see ads, weren't bombarded with messages about donations, etc. The donations covered the necessary costs and everything was OK all this time.

2. Let's leave the conspiracy theories aside. Not everything is a conspiracy...
Since 2020 I've been trying to leave the site to someone else... I've tried 2 times already. These things take time, trust is hard to win, you don't know a person in 1-2 months so that I can leave the site to anyone that pops up now.
Just the idea that someone comes and starts thinking of this site as a business and starts making money with it and that's enough. I don't want anyone to destroy what FileList meant and means.

3. Related to alternatives because people kept asking. If we find a good alternative, I promise to let you know here. Don't create accounts on all kind of websites. Not everywhere is like it was on FileList, don't be naive. Be careful where you register. Be patient as there is time... do not rush.

4. Related to the database... it will be completely deleted at the end. All users benefit from security and anonymity. So for all those who ask for the database, it is more than obvious that we will never give it to anyone.

TL has opened signups as expected (and appreciated) of them, use invite code FLREFUGEE to register.

[whodunnit]

That was a quick turnaround... Now they aren't closing!?!?


We were overwhelmed by your wishes and messages!

You know that over the years, I've always said that the community has a significant voice. Your words have always mattered, and we've never been indifferent to them. Your voice has been heard, even now.

I am delighted to announce that the website will not be shutting down!
Donations are now reactivated, so everything is returning back to normal.

One of the founders of the website, God , is back and will take over the technical aspect to ensure the site continues to thrive. He is trustworthy, loyal, and things will certainly go well from this point of view.
However, we also needed someone to take care of the other aspects of the work. From now on, Oana will handle everything related to the staff, server payments, and all the internal matters that a SysOp does. She will get promoted to the SysOp class. She is more than capable and competent to maintain control and ensure that everything runs smooth internally. Congratulations!

Together, they will continue the necessary work to keep this website alive.

That being said, this announcement will be my last. I, Ebola , am permanently retiring from the community.
I want to personally thank you all for all the private messages and wishes you've sent me. There have been so many, and I genuinely appreciate them from the bottom of my heart. You are all wonderful, and I appreciate each and every one of you!
I am and have been honored that I could contribute to your well-being! To all of you. Farewell and take care! :love:

So let's wish Oana and God best of luck!

With love and appreciation,
Ebola

[anon]

I for one am grateful :D They're celebrating with a two-week global freeleech!