Have you ever used a TORRENT (etc) site? - GoFuckYourself.com

donkevlar · 06-05-2007, 02:16 PM

Anonymous poll, be honest.

And I mean "illegal" ones for mp3s, xvids, video games, software. Plus other general methods of piracy distribution. Rapidshare, kazaa, irc, ftp, whatever.

I don't want to see the results skewed by "yea I used this super rad legal torrent site for emo bands."

madawgz · 06-05-2007, 02:25 PM

yeah, who hasnt

polish_aristocrat · 06-05-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madawgz

yeah, who hasnt

raises hand

mattz · 06-05-2007, 02:28 PM

a few times to catch up on a tv series

flashfire · 06-05-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mattz

a few times to catch up on a tv series

kick this guy off the interweb!

flashfire · 06-05-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

raises hand

come one that chinese guy in your sig has even downloaded something

candyflip · 06-05-2007, 02:32 PM

Yep. I use them.

StuartD · 06-05-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mattz

a few times to catch up on a tv series

Exactly... my wife goes to choir practice right when Smallville is on, so I download it the next day.
or if we miss Heroes...

stuff like that.

File sharing isn't automatically illegal. It's a question of what you're sharing.

D · 06-05-2007, 02:33 PM

A few times as a kid. Warez Boards, and the like.

But that's really about it. Where's the "reformed 0day kid" option?

D · 06-05-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Exactly... my wife goes to choir practice right when Smallville is on, so I download it the next day.
or if we miss Heroes...

stuff like that.

File sharing isn't automatically illegal. It's a question of what you're sharing.

A lot of programs these days (Heroes, for example) can be viewed in their entirety off their respective network's website... 100% legally.

PunkRockXXX · 06-05-2007, 02:46 PM

fuck the riaa and mpaa

Michaelious · 06-05-2007, 02:47 PM

They are great, pretty easy to use.

StuartD · 06-05-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by D

A lot of programs these days (Heroes, for example) can be viewed in their entirety off their respective network's website... 100% legally.

Yes, all of us sitting on the couch watching a 400 pixel wide video on my 19" monitor is pretty comfy but not all that great.

So no thanks. I'd rather download it and burn it to dvd and watch it on my tv.

Viper2K1 · 06-05-2007, 03:00 PM

I don't use torrents ... because somehow I can't get that shit to work

probably my isp has some ports blocked or my router has them blocked dunno

brtfly88 · 06-05-2007, 03:45 PM

Yes because no money to buy the original dvd...

dissipate · 06-05-2007, 03:47 PM

yep
8char

TampaToker · 06-05-2007, 03:47 PM

Yes i did use one last night. I uploaded someones content to prove a point for a near future gfy thread

Dirty F · 06-05-2007, 03:49 PM

Never.
,,,

jact · 06-05-2007, 03:53 PM

I download Homegrown Video content all the time!

StuartD · 06-05-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

I download Homegrown Video content all the time!

I dare you to try and download your sig.

jact · 06-05-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

I dare you to try and download your sig.

Sure, rub it in.

Dopy · 06-05-2007, 03:56 PM

Its the only way I get to watch the Sopranos latest

gideongallery · 06-05-2007, 04:37 PM

i hate the assumption that all torrents are illegal
i downloaded the entire fedora set using a torrents and it was 7 yimrd gsdyrt than downloading it from the mirror

as for tv shows many countries outside the US can't access the online version
and the online version are usually a much lower quality than one you can download via torrents

Spunky · 06-05-2007, 04:43 PM

Na..I'm paranoid I'll get some virus or some bullshit..I never bothered

tehHinjew · 06-05-2007, 05:23 PM

just downloaded well finsihed downloading sopranos seasons 1-6
woooooooooohoooooooo piracy

donkevlar · 06-05-2007, 05:40 PM

86% so far...

"Respect crime but not when it reflect mine"

directfiesta · 06-05-2007, 05:43 PM

Yes, I get my kinky jap stuff there ....

Jarmusch · 06-05-2007, 06:06 PM

What a bunch of hypocrites in this thread. :D

alby_persignup · 06-05-2007, 07:31 PM

nope, I don't use torrent...I use Isohunt.

CaptainHowdy · 06-05-2007, 09:01 PM

No torrents, P2P programs a couple of times... youthful crime.

donkevlar · 06-05-2007, 10:22 PM

Keep voting...

Paul Markham · 06-05-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarmusch

What a bunch of hypocrites in this thread. :D

My thoughts as well.

It's only wrong when others do it and it effects your earnings.

martinsc · 06-05-2007, 10:31 PM

yes, several times.

donkevlar · 06-05-2007, 10:42 PM

A bunch of hypocrites and so far about 7 liars ha ha.

TBrown · 06-06-2007, 12:30 AM

Sometimes..but if I someone from Bangbros would give me a doddamn pass I'd never try again ;)

Odin · 06-06-2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

Yes, all of us sitting on the couch watching a 400 pixel wide video on my 19" monitor is pretty comfy but not all that great.

So no thanks. I'd rather download it and burn it to dvd and watch it on my tv.

Get Tivo, or if you're in Australia FoxtelIQ. Why you'd waste all that time downloading it than burning it when you could just press one button and it'd do it for you I have no idea, both are pretty cheap now days.

hzoltan · 06-06-2007, 02:19 AM

I use it, because dvds and cds are expensive here... and if I don't upload anything, it's not a crime

aico · 06-06-2007, 02:23 AM

Never have, don't even know how to do it.

k0nr4d · 06-06-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

raises hand

I call BS. You're no less schiesty then the rest of us polacks.

That, or you're a usenet geek.

rotowa85 · 06-06-2007, 02:54 AM

hell yeah all the god damn time

The Sultan Of Smut · 06-06-2007, 03:18 AM

If I missed one of the few shows I watch on TV then I just download it.

polish_aristocrat · 06-06-2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by k0nr4d

I call BS. You're no less schiesty then the rest of us polacks.

That, or you're a usenet geek.

YOU = wrong

I can't even lie about penis size

- what's my penis size?
- 4.5 inches

see?

slapass · 06-06-2007, 03:48 AM

I have never downloaded anything either. I have to agree with Spunky as I am afraid of virus shit.

StuartD · 06-06-2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief

Get Tivo, or if you're in Australia FoxtelIQ. Why you'd waste all that time downloading it than burning it when you could just press one button and it'd do it for you I have no idea, both are pretty cheap now days.

Which makes me wonder....
1) watch the episode online if it's the network's website = ok
2) watch the episode at a later time if I record it = ok
3) watch the episode online from a torrent I downloaded = illegal

So basically I'm being called a hypocrite in this thread because I use a torrent rather than just record it myself or watch it in a little window on the nbc website.

Funny how that works.

It seems to me that GFY thinks "torrent" is a bad word. That any time anyone says the word they are doing something illegal.

Paranoia runs rampant around these parts.

Matt 26z · 06-06-2007, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

Which makes me wonder....
1) watch the episode online if it's the network's website = ok
2) watch the episode at a later time if I record it = ok
3) watch the episode online from a torrent I downloaded = illegal

So basically I'm being called a hypocrite in this thread because I use a torrent rather than just record it myself or watch it in a little window on the nbc website.

Funny how that works.

It seems to me that GFY thinks "torrent" is a bad word. That any time anyone says the word they are doing something illegal.

Paranoia runs rampant around these parts.

If you are downloading TV shows on torrent websites (and thus also uploading to everyone else in the swarm), you are taking part in an ILLEGAL activity. You better stay out of anti-torrent threads here on GFY now.

When you record shows on your VCR you are also recording the commercials. That is how they make their money.

When you go to their websites to watch the show, you are seeing various ads along the way. Plus the quality is degraded so that you'll want to watch the reruns on TV or buy the DVDs when they come out.

Torrents have the commercials edited out so they aren't making anything there, and they are decent video quality so nobody is buying the DVDs. So how exactly are the companies making anything off torrents? You better have a good answer, or you are a hypocrite.

nico-t · 06-06-2007, 05:17 AM

yes use it sometimes..... you should've made this a public poll btw.

Scott McD · 06-06-2007, 06:53 AM

I sometimes use them, but not very often...

StuartD · 06-06-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt 26z

If you are downloading TV shows on torrent websites (and thus also uploading to everyone else in the swarm), you are taking part in an ILLEGAL activity. You better stay out of anti-torrent threads here on GFY now.

When you record shows on your VCR you are also recording the commercials. That is how they make their money.

When you go to their websites to watch the show, you are seeing various ads along the way. Plus the quality is degraded so that you'll want to watch the reruns on TV or buy the DVDs when they come out.

Torrents have the commercials edited out so they aren't making anything there, and they are decent video quality so nobody is buying the DVDs. So how exactly are the companies making anything off torrents? You better have a good answer, or you are a hypocrite.

Ah I see, you're basing this on where money is, not on actual laws or anything that pertains to me.

Well, rest assured that the Canadian government has made certain that the networks and recording industries make their money the moment I purchase the blank dvd.

Oh, and no, it is not illegal.

KILL_FRENZY · 06-06-2007, 07:26 AM

I use them when I don't find what I'm looking for on my download sites

gideongallery · 06-06-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt 26z

If you are downloading TV shows on torrent websites (and thus also uploading to everyone else in the swarm), you are taking part in an ILLEGAL activity. You better stay out of anti-torrent threads here on GFY now.

When you record shows on your VCR you are also recording the commercials. That is how they make their money.

When you go to their websites to watch the show, you are seeing various ads along the way. Plus the quality is degraded so that you'll want to watch the reruns on TV or buy the DVDs when they come out.

Torrents have the commercials edited out so they aren't making anything there, and they are decent video quality so nobody is buying the DVDs. So how exactly are the companies making anything off torrents? You better have a good answer, or you are a hypocrite.

three words
paid product placement

american idol producers got 26 million from coke vs 24 million in liciencing fees from the tv station. (and off course the fact that the entire show is nothing more than commercial for the CD of the contestants)

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06-05-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	Have you ever used a TORRENT (etc) site? Anonymous poll, be honest. And I mean "illegal" ones for mp3s, xvids, video games, software. Plus other general methods of piracy distribution. Rapidshare, kazaa, irc, ftp, whatever. I don't want to see the results skewed by "yea I used this super rad legal torrent site for emo bands." __________________ [email protected]

06-05-2007, 02:25 PM	#2
madawgz 8.8.8.8 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noordermarkt Posts: 30,509	yeah, who hasnt __________________ TAEMDLRMSKRJIXMRLSMRJ.

06-05-2007, 02:32 PM	#7
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	Yep. I use them. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

06-05-2007, 02:33 PM	#9
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	A few times as a kid. Warez Boards, and the like. But that's really about it. Where's the "reformed 0day kid" option? __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

06-05-2007, 02:28 PM	#4
mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	a few times to catch up on a tv series

06-05-2007, 02:46 PM	#11
PunkRockXXX So Fucking Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: the south Posts: 486	fuck the riaa and mpaa

06-05-2007, 02:47 PM	#12
Michaelious Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,720	They are great, pretty easy to use. __________________

06-05-2007, 03:00 PM	#14
Viper2K1 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,006	I don't use torrents ... because somehow I can't get that shit to work probably my isp has some ports blocked or my router has them blocked dunno __________________ Spank me Dude, where's my traffic?

06-05-2007, 03:45 PM	#15
brtfly88 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 422	Yes because no money to buy the original dvd...

06-05-2007, 03:47 PM	#16
dissipate The Dirty Frenchman Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 8,904	yep 8char

06-05-2007, 03:47 PM	#17
TampaToker Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,827	Yes i did use one last night. I uploaded someones content to prove a point for a near future gfy thread __________________ Icq 247-742-205

06-05-2007, 03:49 PM	#18
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Never. ,,,

06-05-2007, 03:53 PM	#19
jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	I download Homegrown Video content all the time! __________________ Free agent

06-05-2007, 03:56 PM	#22
Dopy Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, Canary Islands Posts: 1,572	Its the only way I get to watch the Sopranos latest

06-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#23
gideongallery Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7,082	i hate the assumption that all torrents are illegal i downloaded the entire fedora set using a torrents and it was 7 yimrd gsdyrt than downloading it from the mirror as for tv shows many countries outside the US can't access the online version and the online version are usually a much lower quality than one you can download via torrents __________________ “When crimes occur through the mail, you don’t shut the post office down,” Steve Wozniak

06-05-2007, 04:43 PM	#24
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,949	Na..I'm paranoid I'll get some virus or some bullshit..I never bothered __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

06-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#25
tehHinjew Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MTL Posts: 5,755	just downloaded well finsihed downloading sopranos seasons 1-6 woooooooooohoooooooo piracy __________________ Hot Porn Wanna trade? email me at wanker (@) wanknation dot com

06-05-2007, 05:40 PM	#26
donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	86% so far... "Respect crime but not when it reflect mine" __________________ [email protected]

06-05-2007, 05:43 PM	#27
directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,761	Yes, I get my kinky jap stuff there .... __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

06-05-2007, 06:06 PM	#28
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	What a bunch of hypocrites in this thread. :D

06-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#29
alby_persignup Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,119	nope, I don't use torrent...I use Isohunt. __________________ OnProbation Links Directory \| OnProbation Design Services \| OnProbation Cash

06-05-2007, 09:01 PM	#30
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,688	No torrents, P2P programs a couple of times... youthful crime. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc.

06-05-2007, 10:22 PM	#31
donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	Keep voting... __________________ [email protected]

06-05-2007, 10:31 PM	#33
martinsc Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 27,047	yes, several times. __________________ Make Money

06-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#34
donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	A bunch of hypocrites and so far about 7 liars ha ha. __________________ [email protected]

06-06-2007, 12:30 AM	#35
TBrown Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,519	Sometimes..but if I someone from Bangbros would give me a doddamn pass I'd never try again ;) __________________ mcbrown

06-06-2007, 02:19 AM	#37
hzoltan Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 21sextury Cash HQ Posts: 2,007	I use it, because dvds and cds are expensive here... and if I don't upload anything, it's not a crime __________________ Gabriel - [email protected] - ICQ 636275551

06-06-2007, 02:23 AM	#38
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	Never have, don't even know how to do it.

06-06-2007, 02:54 AM	#40
rotowa85 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 278	hell yeah all the god damn time

06-06-2007, 03:18 AM	#41
The Sultan Of Smut Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,325	If I missed one of the few shows I watch on TV then I just download it.

06-06-2007, 03:48 AM	#43
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	I have never downloaded anything either. I have to agree with Spunky as I am afraid of virus shit.

06-06-2007, 05:17 AM	#46
nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,903	yes use it sometimes..... you should've made this a public poll btw.

06-06-2007, 06:53 AM	#47
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	I sometimes use them, but not very often... __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

06-06-2007, 07:26 AM	#49
KILL_FRENZY Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,184	I use them when I don't find what I'm looking for on my download sites __________________ BOOST YOUR SALES! WordPress Templates \| Joomla Templates \| TGP Templates \| Cartoons \| Custom Design Contact: ICQ - 240130421 \| Email - [email protected]