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Does a vpn really matter when torenting? Do people care? (leminal.space)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by GrumpyCat@leminal.space to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I know this is a dumb question... But i cant really aford a vpn like at all, is it possible to torrent without using a vpn in the USA or will i get in some trouble and go to jail if i torrent without a vpn?

The reason i cant get a vpn is because im just broke and im young enough to live with family so i cant really get a job.

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[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 10 points 5 days ago

Umm, but then your VPN leads to a server rented from a web host which you are paying with (presumably) a credit card, and if they're reputable at all then you had to register with a government ID. The ones that don't check ID are the ones that host ransomware gangs and CSAM distributors.

A VPN provides no privacy at all if it's linked to an IP address or domain name and hardware that is registered to you.

[-] hisao@ani.social 9 points 5 days ago

I guess you're right partially, but if you're renting a VPS in a country that doesn't respect those copyright laws, your VPS provider can't be asked to bother you.