Topic: Bring back piracy.
Anonymous A started this discussion 1 month ago #132,286
I fucking hate modern streaming services. Now there are 20 of them and you end up spending hundreds of bucks. I might return to torrenting.
Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 1 month ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #1,412,683
Like, Netflix was good when it was the only major streaming service and had a great collection. It helped end a lot of people's piracy.
I don't pirate songs anymore because of Spotify.
I don't pirate games anymore because of Steam.
But I'm going to start pirating TV shows and movies because fuck all these streaming sites charging exorbitant rates.
I don't pirate songs anymore because of Spotify.
I don't pirate games anymore because of Steam.
But I'm going to start pirating TV shows and movies because fuck all these streaming sites charging exorbitant rates.
(Edited 1 minute later.)
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 21 minutes later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,691
Steep yourself in knowledge of Enshittification. It is the way of all platforms. Some friends laugh at me for having a DVD player or joke that it’s for my porn stash. I like having DVDs and BluRays, bought cheap, that aren’t filled with stupid ads.
tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 16 minutes later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,693
@previous (B)
There's also just something appealing in having a physical collection. Books, DVDs, Blu-ray. I do have a Kindle and mainly stream my films and TV, but you can't beat a real paperback or a stack of DVDs. I like physical items.
There's also just something appealing in having a physical collection. Books, DVDs, Blu-ray. I do have a Kindle and mainly stream my films and TV, but you can't beat a real paperback or a stack of DVDs. I like physical items.
tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 1 month ago, 1 minute later, 40 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,694
@OP
https://fmhy.net for piracy of every kind (be prepared to need an adblocker for the streaming sites, naturally).
https://fmhy.net for piracy of every kind (be prepared to need an adblocker for the streaming sites, naturally).
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,802
Piracy is a service issue -Gabe Newell
Anonymous C replied with this 1 month ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,803
Lady D !Pool..v42s joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,809
I been using goojara.to
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 11 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,412,924
Meh I prefer the convenience of streaming sites and apps and I can afford to have Netflix, Disney, Apple and Amazon Prime. Sometimes I pay for movies on Youtube. That covers 99% of the shit I want to watch. I use a VPN to bypass geo stuff but sometimes that doesn't work and I do resort to torrenting or finding a stream but maybe like once or twice a year tops
The way things are going maybe I'll start to sail the seven seas again but for now I'm fine
The way things are going maybe I'll start to sail the seven seas again but for now I'm fine
Anonymous E replied with this 4 weeks ago, 11 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,413,080
Torrential download
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 16 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,413,081
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 4 weeks ago, 15 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,413,240
I got an ad for a Usenet indexer today. I'm amused people are still pirating with Usenet.
Oatmeal Fucker !BYUc1TwJMU joined in and replied with this 4 weeks ago, 4 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,413,330
I torrent movies sometimes but it's fairly inconvenient
Anonymous E replied with this 3 weeks ago, 3 days later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,413,883
things I wish I knew at 21
January 22, 2026
People communicate most honestly through jokes. Pay attention to them.
If you can't refuse something, it owns you.
Fear of being cringe will stop you living fully. Get over it.
Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
Expect no applause for telling the truth. Sometimes doing the right thing costs you – friendships, comfort, peace. But always pay the price without question.
Whatever scenario you're in, just act like you belong.
The lazy person works twice as hard.
Curiosity is a superpower.
Honesty without kindness is brutality. Default to kindness. Though know when to be firm.
Life never meets your youthful expectations. As an adult, you need to learn to find joy nonetheless.
Death can come any day. Every day is a gift.
Adults make a lot more sense when you realise they're just children in big bodies.
Bears don't need motivation to hunt salmon for 12 hours straight. But put them in a circus and they need constant prodding to wave at an audience once. Motivation is a human problem – because we don't fit our 21st century environment. You must not be a circus bear.
Humans struggle to mentally combine their "now" self and their "future" self. So treat your future self as someone you love and want to see thrive. Today's laziness is tomorrow's burden. Do them a favour.
The obstacle is the way. Get used to it. Learn to love it.
Books are a cheat code – many of life's problems were solved and written down long before you were born. But reading is half the equation. Without action in the real world you get limited results. Action backed by theory is a potent mix.
The opinion of the person who rarely offers it is listened to more closely.
A free-thinker's beliefs are unlikely to align neatly with any political party. If your beliefs align 75% with your political party, you're not free-thinking – you're just trying to fit in with your tribe. Super-forecasters – the people who predict events better than anyone else – change their minds constantly. They update their views the moment new information appears. Do the same with every belief you hold.
Make your own religion. List your strongest principles. Become a devout worshipper. Update the doctrine when you learn better.
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. Be wary of ideologies that require buying into the absurd.
The hunt is the whole point. The kill is just bait. If you're chasing money, status, or objects, you'll be disappointed when you catch them. Chase family, growth, love – and the catch might actually be sweeter than the chase.
If you're a man, one of your hardest battles may be not giving in to sexual urges that cause harm to others. History is littered with otherwise entirely brilliant men who succeeded at everything but this. You must succeed. Edit: This one seems controversial. I will write a follow-up post explaining it with more nuance. For now, I'll just say: I am NOT on the side of cheaters and rapists – quite the opposite. Nor am I saying all men cheat and sexually assault. I think my original draft of this entry had more nuance. You can read it here.
There are parts of ourselves that are changeable and parts that are unchangeable. So much unhappiness comes from not knowing which is which.
One day your parents' names will be spoken more often in memories than in conversations. Every word shared with them now is a gift. Don't wait. Create a recurring calendar entry for coffee with your Dad. Visit your Mum every Friday. Force it. Squeeze it in. It will become one of your biggest regrets if you don't.
Keep notes on everyone you love. Their likes, dislikes, how their brain works. When they mention something they want, write it down. You'll never struggle with a gift again.
Sex is overrated. Sex with someone you love is underrated.
You can get more done in 5 minutes and 1 year than you think. That dirty kitchen? That work task you've been avoiding? Set a timer for 5 minutes and try. You'll surprise yourself. And that massive project or body transformation you've been putting off? Just write out a plan and go for it. Again, you'll surprise yourself.
Some people are profoundly broken – usually from life's harsh trials. Give yourself permission to remove them from your orbit. Their healing requires years of professional help, more than well-meaning friends and family can achieve.
Your health is the most important thing. It's a mind-numbing cliché because it's undeniably true. One day – probably somewhere between 28 and 38 – you'll wake up and just feel 'off'. A bit sore. A bit tired. That feeling will never leave you. Be grateful for your youth while you have it.
Leading a healthy life is simple: sleep well, exercise three times a week, have an active social life, eat a variety of vegetables and whole foods, avoid sugar, processed foods, alcohol and drugs. That's 90%. Everything else is optimisation.
The world is always on the brink. At any given moment, you can point to dozens of reasons the world is 'messed up'. It always is. It always has been. Don't use that as an excuse for despair.
War is always potentially around the corner. Doesn't matter how "advanced" your society is. And remember if a war does break out, take the consensus on how long it will last and multiply it by 20.
Start contributing as much as you can possibly afford to your pension – even if you're 16. At the very least contribute what your employer matches. More if you can – 10% is good. This is likely the best financial decision you'll make.
Getting a great deal on something you don't need costs more than overpaying for something you do.
January 22, 2026
People communicate most honestly through jokes. Pay attention to them.
If you can't refuse something, it owns you.
Fear of being cringe will stop you living fully. Get over it.
Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
Expect no applause for telling the truth. Sometimes doing the right thing costs you – friendships, comfort, peace. But always pay the price without question.
Whatever scenario you're in, just act like you belong.
The lazy person works twice as hard.
Curiosity is a superpower.
Honesty without kindness is brutality. Default to kindness. Though know when to be firm.
Life never meets your youthful expectations. As an adult, you need to learn to find joy nonetheless.
Death can come any day. Every day is a gift.
Adults make a lot more sense when you realise they're just children in big bodies.
Bears don't need motivation to hunt salmon for 12 hours straight. But put them in a circus and they need constant prodding to wave at an audience once. Motivation is a human problem – because we don't fit our 21st century environment. You must not be a circus bear.
Humans struggle to mentally combine their "now" self and their "future" self. So treat your future self as someone you love and want to see thrive. Today's laziness is tomorrow's burden. Do them a favour.
The obstacle is the way. Get used to it. Learn to love it.
Books are a cheat code – many of life's problems were solved and written down long before you were born. But reading is half the equation. Without action in the real world you get limited results. Action backed by theory is a potent mix.
The opinion of the person who rarely offers it is listened to more closely.
A free-thinker's beliefs are unlikely to align neatly with any political party. If your beliefs align 75% with your political party, you're not free-thinking – you're just trying to fit in with your tribe. Super-forecasters – the people who predict events better than anyone else – change their minds constantly. They update their views the moment new information appears. Do the same with every belief you hold.
Make your own religion. List your strongest principles. Become a devout worshipper. Update the doctrine when you learn better.
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. Be wary of ideologies that require buying into the absurd.
The hunt is the whole point. The kill is just bait. If you're chasing money, status, or objects, you'll be disappointed when you catch them. Chase family, growth, love – and the catch might actually be sweeter than the chase.
If you're a man, one of your hardest battles may be not giving in to sexual urges that cause harm to others. History is littered with otherwise entirely brilliant men who succeeded at everything but this. You must succeed. Edit: This one seems controversial. I will write a follow-up post explaining it with more nuance. For now, I'll just say: I am NOT on the side of cheaters and rapists – quite the opposite. Nor am I saying all men cheat and sexually assault. I think my original draft of this entry had more nuance. You can read it here.
There are parts of ourselves that are changeable and parts that are unchangeable. So much unhappiness comes from not knowing which is which.
One day your parents' names will be spoken more often in memories than in conversations. Every word shared with them now is a gift. Don't wait. Create a recurring calendar entry for coffee with your Dad. Visit your Mum every Friday. Force it. Squeeze it in. It will become one of your biggest regrets if you don't.
Keep notes on everyone you love. Their likes, dislikes, how their brain works. When they mention something they want, write it down. You'll never struggle with a gift again.
Sex is overrated. Sex with someone you love is underrated.
You can get more done in 5 minutes and 1 year than you think. That dirty kitchen? That work task you've been avoiding? Set a timer for 5 minutes and try. You'll surprise yourself. And that massive project or body transformation you've been putting off? Just write out a plan and go for it. Again, you'll surprise yourself.
Some people are profoundly broken – usually from life's harsh trials. Give yourself permission to remove them from your orbit. Their healing requires years of professional help, more than well-meaning friends and family can achieve.
Your health is the most important thing. It's a mind-numbing cliché because it's undeniably true. One day – probably somewhere between 28 and 38 – you'll wake up and just feel 'off'. A bit sore. A bit tired. That feeling will never leave you. Be grateful for your youth while you have it.
Leading a healthy life is simple: sleep well, exercise three times a week, have an active social life, eat a variety of vegetables and whole foods, avoid sugar, processed foods, alcohol and drugs. That's 90%. Everything else is optimisation.
The world is always on the brink. At any given moment, you can point to dozens of reasons the world is 'messed up'. It always is. It always has been. Don't use that as an excuse for despair.
War is always potentially around the corner. Doesn't matter how "advanced" your society is. And remember if a war does break out, take the consensus on how long it will last and multiply it by 20.
Start contributing as much as you can possibly afford to your pension – even if you're 16. At the very least contribute what your employer matches. More if you can – 10% is good. This is likely the best financial decision you'll make.
Getting a great deal on something you don't need costs more than overpaying for something you do.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 3 weeks ago, 1 day later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,414,269
Anonymous J double-posted this 3 weeks ago, 18 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,414,529
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@1,412,691 (B)
Same. I like CDs and Gameboy. Doesn't require a subscription, no ads and you own it and can access it when you want.
Same. I like CDs and Gameboy. Doesn't require a subscription, no ads and you own it and can access it when you want.
