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eelw

Lifer
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I don't understand why some many people still use BT? Usenet is still the best way to leech. Full anonymity, far wider selection of files, full speed downloads since no need to worry about uploads, ability to repair files with PARs. The only downside of Usenet is that you need to generally use paid Newsgroup servers since ISP Newsgroups servers suck and Usenet is not as user friendly as other P2P programs.
 

Iron Woode

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Oct 10, 1999
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Originally posted by: DurocShark
coughcoughphoenix-torrents.comcoughcough
How the Mighty Have Fallen
posted by w84no1 on December 17, 2004 @ 11:37am

December 16, 2004
Thomas Mennecke
As the MPAA and other copyright organizations press onward against BitTorrent and eDonke2000 indexing/link sites, the number of sites affected continues to grow. Below is a current list of all sites that have been either forced or volunteered off line. We will add more sites as necessary.

BitTorrent

It appears that BitTorrent trackers or indexing sites have not been targeted as harshly as eDonkey2000 link sites, at least not yet.

Youceff Torrents - One of BitTorrent's top Torrent sites was raided in France just two days ago. Although the Torrent sites continue to exist in a legally gray area, Arjan, the site administrator, has stated this site will no longer continue to exist. A definite blow to the BitTorrent community.

Phoenix Torrents - Although not as large as Youceff or other BitTorrent sites, Phoenix maintained a sizeable Torrent site. Unfortunately due to the current climate, they have closed their site and will not be returning.

ISO Hunt - ISO Hunt is an IRC and BitTorrent search engine. They also provide a BitTorrent Tracking service. Although they have not been shut down, they have been served with a Cease and Desist letter. From ISOHunt.com: "We've been emailed a cease & desist letter from them, with a "sample" of infringing links. We are in the process of working this out with them, as per our copyright policy."

eDonkey2000

eDonkey2000 indexing servers have definitely received the brunt in the current world wide campaign against movie piracy.

ShareConnector - Residing in the Netherlands, ShareConnector was widely regarded as the largest eDonkey2000 indexing site. After the fall of ShareReactor, this site seemed to easily pick up where this once powerful indexing site left off. However, it appears that ShareConnector's became a victim of its own success as Dutch authorities raided its servers and arrested its administration. We will probably never see this site exist again.

Releases4U - Another Dutch indexing site was raided the same day as ShareConnector. In all likelihood, this site has also been permanently eradicated.

FinReactor.com - Huge Finnish eDonke2000 link site has been removed. In all likelyhood, this site will not be making a comeback. According to FreeReactor.com, this site had well over 37,000 registered users and also provided BitTorrent links.

ed2k-it.com - This indexing site was temporarily off line, as it was audited by its web hosting company. The audit occurred on the 14th, however things appear to be back to normal.

AC3-Guru - AC3-Guru was mentioned in Slyck's top 10 ShareReactor alternative list. It is (was) an excellent indexing site specializing in DVD rips with AC3 audio. Although no official mention has been made, the site is currently inaccessible.

Osiolek.pl - Polish eDonkey2000 link site has been taken off line.

pmzq.homeip.net - FreeReactor.com has reported that this Dutch link site is also off line. However, no explanation currently exists.

Source: Slyck

 

Staples

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Oct 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: eelw
I don't understand why some many people still use BT? Usenet is still the best way to leech. Full anonymity, far wider selection of files, full speed downloads since no need to worry about uploads, ability to repair files with PARs. The only downside of Usenet is that you need to generally use paid Newsgroup servers since ISP Newsgroups servers suck and Usenet is not as user friendly as other P2P programs.
Pirates will not pay to steal stuff. And giganews rox but $25 a month is something a pirate will not pay.

 

pulse8

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Staples
Originally posted by: eelw
I don't understand why some many people still use BT? Usenet is still the best way to leech. Full anonymity, far wider selection of files, full speed downloads since no need to worry about uploads, ability to repair files with PARs. The only downside of Usenet is that you need to generally use paid Newsgroup servers since ISP Newsgroups servers suck and Usenet is not as user friendly as other P2P programs.
Pirates will not pay to steal stuff. And giganews rox but $25 a month is something a pirate will not pay.

You can get a very good and unlimited usenet account for $14.95 a month.
 

Weeeman

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Jun 2, 2004
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Originally posted by: eelw
I don't understand why some many people still use BT? Usenet is still the best way to leech. Full anonymity, far wider selection of files, full speed downloads since no need to worry about uploads, ability to repair files with PARs. The only downside of Usenet is that you need to generally use paid Newsgroup servers since ISP Newsgroups servers suck and Usenet is not as user friendly as other P2P programs.


I prefer a site that makes you keep your ratio up, sure you have to upload a bit, thats how its supposed to work
 

rh71

No Lifer
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as long as there's at least 1 site available for me to download missed tv eps every week, I'll live...
 

BannedTroll

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Torrentreactor is trying to install spyware. Don't know if its anything to worry about but I thought I'd give folks a heads up. I get it in both opera and firefox.

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torrentreactor .what?

its its the ,com that thats because its not their site it was hijacked

.to and .net are the real ones, and it doesnt bring that up for me, AVG 7 doesnt say anything

.to

and AVG isn't exactly the best at detecting spyware/ trojans

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windows firewall doesnt catch it either, thats all thats on this comp at work
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Probably a false positive but thought it was worth mentioning.