In reply to "mike" who wrote the following:
> On Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:05:27 GMT, RIB <rib@rack.com> wrote:
>
> > In reply to "|--Spike=-" who wrote the following:
> >
> > > On Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:10:03 -0500, m2 <m2@somewhere.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I never did get into the torrents. while they are probably relatively
> > > > safe, I'm just still too paranoid, and have been able to find
> > > > everything I ever looked for (music, books, films, images) in the
> > > > usenet. I did use napster way back, but never shared very much, again
> > > > from paranoia of being busted...
> > > ================================================
> > > Torrent sites are NOT safe unless you have a VPN that won't give up
> > > your details (if asked).
> > > Usenet on the other hand isn't safe even with a VPN, IF you connect
> > > through an ISP... then you are trackable... a VPN won't stop that
> > > connection being traced back to the user.
> > > I also used Napster, there wasn't much else around back then.
> > >
> > > Best thing to do with Torrent sites (other than get a VPN) would be to
> > > build up a healthy credit ratio on the 'low risk' downloads that you
> > > get, and then when you download a high risk Torrent, just use the
> > > credit built up to pay back the download straight afterwards, limiting
> > > you connection time to high risk stuff.
> > >
> > > But I would Never advise someone to Torrent, its a risk that has to be
> > > decided by the person themselves.
> > >
> > > I have been on MVGroup and IPTorrents for many years, no problems so
> > > far.
> > > I think that it has been said that they are especially risky in the US
> > > OR/AND for people in the US to use. DMCA having more rights (in the
> > > US) I think.
> > >
> > >
> > > ***********************************************
> > > ** In the Words of 'DIMENSION'... 'Evolve... OR Die.' **
> > > ***********************************************
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------
> >
> > I've had two warning letters from Virgin. We had my stepson and his wife
> > living
> > here for a while and they were downloading premium movies. I went mad. I
> > told
> > them on penalty of a changed password that everything they want to download
> > must go through me and my VPN -- sorted. Torrents are fine behind a decent
> > VPN.
> > The trick is to make sure you choose one that doesn't keep logs. That way
> > it's
> > impossible for them to rat on you.
> >
> > RIB.
>
>
> I've been warned by my VPN (Vypr).
> Turns out they keep records for 30 days :/
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There are a few out there Mike. TunnelBear is another one. VPNs are supposed to
give you anonimity - that's their whole purpose.I would demand your money back
and post your concerns on Facebook if you use it.
RIB.
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