How do I torrent safely in the US if I can't afford a VPN? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 11 months ago by ScratchySoft@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Before I say anything further, yes I know how much the recommended VPNs cost. I can read. Please do not interrogate me about it.

I've been wanting to get into torrenting for a while, particularly contributing to private trackers related to music (and to a lesser extent retro games, though I don't have much original stuff to put there as it's harder to find rare games than rare music). FMHY recommends RiseUp if I must get a free VPN while I'm working on my financial situation, though I'm not sure whether it's been tested in court. What are my options, if any?

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[-] Rabbit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 11 months ago

Mullvad is €5 a month for total of €60 for a year.

Save up then torrent. If you live in the US you risk way more in fines than what €60 for a year of VPN would cost.

[-] brainwashed@feddit.org 2 points 11 months ago

You basically have 5 (?) devices there. Share the cost with 4 friends and it's 1 Euro a month.

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