Why “trackers” is being discussed
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> that private trackers are now This has always been the case for, or at least has been for as far back as I remember. Maybe you’re mixing up public and private trackers?
by Cyph0n · Sep 1, 2026
As mentioned in the article, myanonamouse has been the easy entry point into these trackers for a while now. They have an invite window opening up in a couple of days: https:&#x…
by dktbs · Aug 31, 2026
I haven't tried to join any in the last 2-3 years but I can see changes within some of the more progressive private trackers I can access. Hopefully the trend continues.
by zenoprax · Aug 31, 2026
Good, I would've imagined one could play the CDEFGAB notes using QWERTY as in trackers :D
by larodi · Aug 31, 2026
It's funny that private trackers are now more about ensuring uploads are high quality and properly labeled, and that people actually seed, than they are about dodging copyright…
by mjr00 · Aug 31, 2026
For TV or movies the benefits of a private tracker are minimal. You can definitely get by with only a public tracker. The slight advantages are: - On average I find the download…
by frenchtoast8 · Aug 31, 2026
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