I'm using TPB right now but I figured there's probably a better tracker out there, I just don't know how to find it...

  • CoralMarks [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    So, if I'm not into something super niche, how is a private tracker better than TPB or other public trackers?
    I just never really understood the appeal to jump through all these hoops for what I mostly can find through public sources anyways.

    • nematoad [he/him]
      hexagon
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      4 years ago

      My understanding is that (a) there tends to be more/higher quality content on a private tracker, and (b) it's more difficult to get the annoying/scary letters from your ISP, as the companies holding the copyright are generally not on those trackers (and thus won't see that you're downloading "their" content)

    • femboi [they/them, she/her]
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      4 years ago

      If you aren’t into anything niche then tbh they probably aren’t the best option. In general the effort is probably only worth it if you like niche stuff or you really want the absolute highest quality version available, and you don’t mind putting in the work to maintain a good reputation. If you’re ok with decent-quality streams on public trackers (and you use a good vpn) then you’re fine.

      • CoralMarks [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Yeah, okay that makes sense, if I would want the highest quality BR rip that would sound like a good way to go. I guess I'm too lazy, but at least I do use a VPN.