My ISP has bandwidth limits and bittorrent seeking missiles, so paying $20-30/month for a shared server then FTPing stuff home is still worth it and cheaper than paying for cable tv, movies, etc.
My ISP has bandwidth limits and bittorrent seeking missiles, so paying $20-30/month for a shared server then FTPing stuff home is still worth it and cheaper than paying for cable tv, movies, etc.
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Thats why I switched back to NG. Leech it, delete it, move on.
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As whiteboy said, Newsgroups are a great option, especially if in your case, you're looking to download securely without your ISP sniffing at what you're doing. You can get a great provider for around ~10$ a month, far less than a seedbox, and can directly download to your PC through SSL (without the need for the extra step of getting it off your seedbox). A far cheaper way to retain some level of anonymity.Originally Posted by chrisbeebops
Show me where I can find the What.cd level of selection and quality of Music on newsgroups, and I will switch.As whiteboy said, Newsgroups are a great option, especially if in your case, you're looking to download securely without your ISP sniffing at what you're doing. You can get a great provider for around ~10$ a month, far less than a seedbox, and can directly download to your PC through SSL (without the need for the extra step of getting it off your seedbox). A far cheaper way to retain some level of anonymity.
Until then, I'll stick with a shared server and torrents.
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If you're somewhat normal you always come to a point that the OP is describing. Where you realise there's much more to life than torrenting. Some consider it a hobby, for some it's just downloading the things they want without getting involved, some get too involved and lose track of reality.
That's where all the e-drama comes from. People who don't realise the whole BT-world is a virtual one. It doesn't really matter what 'position' you have in the BT-world ... in real life it doesn't mean shit and will prolly never provide for your family or yourself.
I get my files, have some buddies that share the same interests, discuss on a few boards and that's about it. Nothing more, nothing less. Getting my files and having a good time meanwhile is all I really want.
No seedboxes here ... I have been able to use one from a buddy of mine in the past, but I never felt the necessity to build myself a humongous buffer just to be able to brag about it to others.
Can you feel the LOVE
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Everyone eventually grows out of doing torrents. Nobody wants to be 40 and still torrenting.
much of everything to do with torrents; ratios, waiting for open signups, joining multiple trackers... is a waste of time in the end.
If you can afford a few bucks, its better to get an astraweb block and leech.
OK still no one answered my question. Name any place I can get What.cd's quality and selection of music other than torrent site.
I can't name any place, whether for pay or pirating, that is as comprehensive and as high quality as What.cd. iTunes and such is nice but doesn't have any where near as much content as What.cd, don't sell lossless FLAC music, and restrict many purchases with DRM.
Last edited by chrisbeebops; 04-16-2010 at 12:09 AM.
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Really? Who said that you?
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i enjoy sharing files, not only getting files i want. for example, whenever i find music i enjoy, and i often find things that are not available on trackers, i like sharing it with other people. if you are into 'scene' files only though, then yeah, trackers are pretty much nonsense.
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+1i still call myself an idiot for having spent money on seedboxes in the past.
do u recommend a newsgroup or they r all the same?
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