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

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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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[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago

Who is your ISP? Or do you just use your neighbor's connection?

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

I've used multiple providers over the years.

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 6 days ago

I would appreciate any advice you might have on a provider who isn't a scum-sucking sycophant of the copyright industry. I assure you, your experience is the exception, not the rule.

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I doubt there are any examples. I'm well aware of your aCkchully reply, if you'd have read my entire comment.

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 0 points 6 days ago

I read your entire comment. What I didn't read is any information on how I can duplicate your experience. I'd like to subscribe to one of these ISPs, if they are available in my area. Is there a reason I can't know who is providing this superior service?

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

You want every provider I've used in the last twenty five years?

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 0 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

27 years, actually. Specifically, since October 12th, 1998.

I have been looking for a US ISP with the balls to ignore their obligations under the DMCA since the DMCA was implemented.

If the number is excessively multitudinous, feel free to leave out any dial up providers you used back in the late 90s/early 2000s. You can also leave out any ISP that has since merged into another, or gone out of business.

For me, that would leave five names in 27 years, none of which would be a surprise, and all of which issue DMCA letters.

I would love to hear about even one of the many unicorns you've engaged over the past quarter century.