May 19, 2011

Ask an Algorithm: Can I Defeat the Cable Cabal With BitTorrent?


I want to punish the cable cabal for taking all my money. How do I get on a private BitTorrent tracker, where the music, movies, and games are all free?
Assessment: Private trackers tend to limit membership, are frequently “invite-only,” and often set minimum “upload:download” ratios. Good news: New trackers often engage in recruitment at launch—anyone who passes an interview process can join. To prevent infiltration by law enforcement, users establish character/intent by providing data like direct profile links with “ratio proofs” from two other trackers. Bad news: BitTorrent users are often named in lawsuits by record labels and the MPAA. Recommendation: Improve ratio(s) through public indexers like KickAssTorrents.com. Check btracs.com to locate private trackers with open sign-ups. Addendum: If a more exclusive tracker is desired, lurk IRC channels and befriend members of highly coveted trackers like HDBits.org. Don’t ask for invite. Mention being tired of “n00b leechers.” Casually reference your impressive ratio(s). Be sure your IRC user ID does not resemble NarcDude83. Keep the EFF on speed dial, just in case.

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