Yes. All the yes. I was shaky on it at first, because I really didn't want to dive out of my depth when it comes to piracy (which really only includes torrents). I thought it was going to be confusing, but it really is just "sign up, pay, and get your API key". And the price is right (using realDebrid).

However, I'm a little concerned. This makes it all so easy to stream and such, but what happens when everyone starts using it and torrents are no longer downloaded and properly seeded? Should I go out of my way to download something after I watch it and then seed for a few weeks? I still keep my VPN around, so that's totally an option. I'm using Stremio in conjunction with realDebrid.

I think I just want to know a bit more about how it works and how the P2P functions. I want to be able to give back, but I only seed a few torrents at a time. I just don't have the money for a large seeding server right now (which I may fix with a Pi5 at some point). Seeding is currently my only option/skill in helping piracy stay alive and the digital world stay free.

Off topic question

As a curious afterthought: Does anyone remember Azureus when it was just Azureus? I had a hard time remembering the name (it changed to Vuze) until the other day when I was listening to this: Teleport Pro Keygen Music (YouTube for those that use other frontends). This tune really brought back some good old memories of the OG (loose term, they're OG to me) torrent pirates and their BANGER keygen music. Legends of their time... I really do look up to them. They're fucking heroes.

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[–] tacosanonymous@lemm.ee 7 points 4 days ago (2 children)

That’s probably it! My service provider is a huge dick and doesn’t allow me to do a lot of that. Well, at least not until I pay them more and I pay them too much already.

[–] Eyedust@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I had to switch off of Mullvad for this reason and move to a VPN that allows me to open a port so I can seed properly. Ever since, I've been able to connect with the majority and download/upload speeds have increased by quite a bit. I don't think you need static. AirVPN explains its better not to add exceptions to your firewall or open up your router ports on their port forwarding page. Just leave as is and switch your torrent client to use that port.

[–] drasglaf@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

What VPN of similar price and quality would you recommend as an alternative to Mullvad?

[–] Eyedust@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I had to opt for AirVPN, but it could be a ticking disaster (see this reply here).

However, unless you're willing to pay a year for something, everything else is pretty high in price. AirVPN at least let me go for three months at the same price as Mullvad.

I had my eye on Windscribe, but just couldn't get behind $9 on a month by month or a year being the next step up for $5. It is an option if you can swallow the $70 for a year though. I just don't like that business tactic on principal.

This community has a lot of VPN recommendation threads too. You might be able to find a thread if you search the community.

Edit: If you do opt for AirVPN and are on Linux, I recommend running it through Eddie. Open Eddie, find the logo on the top left, click and find port forwarding. It will take you to the AirVPN port forwarding page where you can login and set a P2P port.

[–] drasglaf@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

AirVPN and Windscribe are the two options I see come up more often. I'll look for other options as well, thank you.

[–] Ghost999@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Proton VPN has really good speeds, they offer Port Forwarding and their 2 year plan is 4.49 Euro per month

[–] drasglaf@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Unfortunately I can't afford the 2 year plan at the moment, but it's an interesting option indeed.

[–] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Just leave as is and switch your torrent client to use that port.

which port, if you don't open it?

[–] Eyedust@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 days ago

You can let AirVPN choose the port. It will have an option to make it your 1 allowed P2P port. Then go into your torrent client and forward that port in the settings.

[–] Ghost999@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago

Same I fucking hate it