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@lemmy.ca
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    1 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@lemmy.zip
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      1 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@vlemmy.net
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        1 year ago

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

        • tartar@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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          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.

      • CAVOK@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

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