I'm pretty new to the scene and am trying to build up a content library for a jellyfin instance I'm running. I know a lot of the higher quality torrents are on private trackers so im intested in joining one but the ones ive found seem pretty closed. Even the ones with open sign-ups seen to want proof of my reputation with other traskers, so I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to start out. Are there any trackers I should look into?
Start with some of the easier to get into semi-private trackers such as MAM (books / audiobooks) and TorrentLeech (general) to build up some history. I can send you an invite to TL if ya need one just DM me.
You could also study the rules and join RED (music) but their wait times to actually interview are ridiculous. Its much easier to get into Orpheus which shares a lot of the same users, who are happy to upload on both.
Some of these have forums that you can use to get access to invites to more exclusive trackers.
There are pretty okay trackers asking for no proofs on open signups. It's mostly a matter of patience. You can even just sign up for everything and see what's a good fit, but be sure to use unique passwords on everything to be safe.
If FNP or LST open up again I would suggest signing up, they are shaping up to be good entry level trackers. Also TL usually opens a couple times a year. It's a massive site but kind of a mess when it comes to curation. Don't use iPT unless you have no other option.
People will tell you to join book/music trackers to rank up, but unless you like grinding I'm not sure this is the best route.
Start with TL and MAM and work your way up there. MAM has an invites section for example, you can get into lots of other good trackers like Aither, PixelCove, OPS, ANT/NBL, BBT, etc if you meet the invite requirements listed in each of the invite threads.
