• firadin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    So like what’s the actual deal with pirating content nowadays? I remember in the early 2000s it was don’t seed and don’t torrent just-released content and you won’t get caught. Are the companies more rigorous nowadays? Are they going after people and you really do need a VPN? Can you torrent content at a human-watchable pace (like a show or two a month, maybe a movie or two a week) and no one’s going to notice you?

    • The_v@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Depends on the country. In the U.S., instead of chasing users themselves, they have leveraged the Internet providers to act as enforcers. If you torrent something they first send you notice of violation from your Internet provider.

      If you continue to torrent, they can
      cancel your service or the copyright holder can start legal action.

      Honestly, I would never torrent anything anymore. There are great webpages that offer streaming for no cost.

      • Free Palestine 🇵🇸@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        A direct download/streaming site can be shut down at any time. Torrents are resistant to censorship, as they are decentralized. Just grab a good VPN or a seedbox and you can torrent as much as you want.

    • Jimmycakes@lemmy.world
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      Just get a VPN and torrent like normal in the 2000s. Nothing has changed. Seeding is not really a big deal anymore because everyone’s internet speeds are so fast.