| Re: Hi Spike, what is MVG? |
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| RIB (rib@rack.com) |
2017/08/04 01:13 |
In reply to "mike" who wrote the following:
> > >
> > >
> > > Just as an FYI...I also got warned one time from my VPN provider for
> > > uploading. It turns out you should not use their US/UK servers when
> > > torrenting. Apparently they come under the same legal jurisdiction as
> > > your base ISP. Though losing/switching VPNs is easierthan switching
> > > base ISPs. Problem is when using swedish or romanian servers, google
> > > searches come up in those languages.
> > >
> > > I use GN silver plan and Vypr VPN comes with it. Torrent dl speeds
> > > aren't always an issue but usenet dl speeds are affected by which
> > > server you use.
> >
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> >
> > Like I said to Spike - Not all VPNs are equal. Your VPN keeps logs. That
> > would
> > be enough to deter me right there. PureVPN is Chinese based,keep no logs so
> > don't even know what country you have chosen and could't shop you even if
> > they
> > were asked to. I used to use Tunnel Bear until I realised they didn't hide
> > torrent users. I reiterate - VPNs are not equal but a decent one will keep
> > you
> > safe.
> >
> > PS Can't say I've noticed a laguage problem like you describe but then I do
> > tend to use Holland and Denmark a lot. Moth big on English.
> >
> > RIB.
>
> Thanks
> I never knew a much about VPNs either. I actually started using it
> before I even used Torrents. I have an extreme aversion to giant data
> gathering entities and what they do with that data. So what I can do
> to hide my footprint I will do it. I'll look into the VPNs you
> mentioned. I still prefer using usenet whenever possible and resist
> torrents unless It's something I really want and can't find here.
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I agree with every point you've just made.
RIB.
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