What?!? you don't believe all female cops really look like this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
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What?!? you don't believe all female cops really look like this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l3tAB6whex...0/sexy+cop.jpg
The cop that pulled me over the other day looked just like her. I was a little confused when I started to dial the courthouse and the number started with 1-900Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
What is it exactly.... how does it differ from a client like utorrent?Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
VUZE is pretty much an idiot proof bit-torrent client. Just type in a search and it will find the item, download the item, load the item on your preferred device for viewing (ipod, DVD, apple tv, xbox, yada, yada). Or you can just watch the item directly in Vuze. Its super simple to use and they have worked hard to make it a one stop deal for downloading and viewing, you just need Vuze to use torrents and no other program.
As for utorrent and the others.... I haven't looked at or used any of the other bit-torrent clients since I switched to Vuze a couple years ago. There has been no need as Vuze does everything extremely well.
I'm stuck with utorrent for a while. I the site I use is invitation only and they prefer utorrent. Oh well, I might check out vuze if I can't find something on my site (which hasn't happened in 3 years).
Thanks for the info on it :2thumbs:
The site has no clue what your client is.... you can use whatever client you wish... You download the torrent from the site. Once the torrent is downloaded it is than handled by the client.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmMatrix
But if you are happy with utorrent I'd just stick with it. No need to learn new software that way. If I was new to torrents I'd look hard at Vuze, because the learning curve is short and easy.
Why say the "site" when that narrows it down to like 3 private-only torrent sites. Demonoid perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by dmMatrix
Utorrent is great cause it's lightweight and has a remote option (or web u.i.) so you can login from the Internet to your public IP and download and manage torrents from any on-line capable device.
Ha ha, no, I just said "the site" because it just seemed easier to type than "torrent leech" But I ended up typing more.... Oh well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
And Iceaxe, I didn't realize that they wouldn't know which one. Not to mention I had been using Utorrent since my freshman year of highschool so I wasn't worried anyways. But I do have a couple friends just starting to use torrents. I will have to pass vuze along to them :)
Slightly off subject, but how many ISP's block or warn you about torrent sites and prohibit their use?
This was posted by Dan in another forum: http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...l=1#post478793
I also remember someone on here getting a letter from Comcast...found it: http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...ent-vs-Comcast
I use Peerblock and it's not foolproof. I received my first letter from Cox about a year ago. It came via email the morning after a marathon downloading session. It was legit 'cause it had the episode and time downloaded the night before. Essentially cox had been contacted by NBC that someone at my IP address did it. Then cox had to contact me to protect themselves. Then I got Peerblock and have been using it since. My typical downloading session involves a night or two every other month or so where I get a ton of stuff. I got my 2nd letter a few weeks ago. I've been using Utorrent.Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
So basically Cox doesn't block sites but if they're contacted then they will cut you off.
And I assume they'll send the email to the address listed on the user account? Because I don't think ANYBODY checks ours.
And I also assume you're only on NBC's naughty list, and not any of the other studios until they track you? So you've kind of got some wiggle room with the other studios until they contact you once?
I've heard Peerblock slows down your connection, is this true in your case?
I'll grab a few single TV episodes here and there right after they air, I've wondered how vigilant the TV corporations are vs the Film industry on tracking this.
FWIW: I watched the first episode of AMC's "Hell On Wheels" last night.... looks like it could be a winner. :2thumbs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYCWiJ5hUs0
Wow, looks pretty good. I had high hopes for Deadwood but I really got bored with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Killer Elite
Yep it went to my cox email (which I usually never check but I just happened to check it). Not sure if it's just NBC. Doesnt matter though since once you're on Cox's list you're there. So it wouldn't matter if fox or CBS contacted them or whoever as long as they contact them once more I'll be on the 3 strikes and you're out list. SUPPOSEDLY......Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Peerblock does not slow my connection at all. At night time I pull over a 500mb a sec in download speed. I think the tv studios are more diligint. Both of my letters came from studios (one for hung and one for parenthood). It's weird cause the email states only one of the items downloaded that night but there may have been 25 parenthood episodes done that night but only one email. Weird.
Anybody here use SickBeard?
I am scaling back my cable service and keeping the interwebz. I may be dipping into the darkside soon. I've downloaded before, but really haven't had the need to grab TV shows until now.
I got a call from Comcast and they were asking me all sorts of questions about how I use my internet... I was getting pretty nervous and was darting around a couple questions when I realized that they were just trying to upgrade me.
WHEW!!!! But I have never gotten a letter from anyone. I torrent the shiz out of the interwebs all the time. I am also uploading almost every day.
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Originally Posted by dmMatrix
:roflol::roflol::roflol:
Yeah I got a notice from my provider as well. They say they will give me up to 5 notices before turning me off but I'm super nervous now too. I gave them the wrong phone number and they could not contact me. So they actually turned off my internet service until I called them, got the warning, and they turned me right back on.
I guess giving out the wrong phone number all the time to avoid telemarketers isn't the best idea. :haha:
Looking for a better solution if anyone has any ideas? I was thinking of setting up a VPN tunnel to an offshore site and then channeling all my traffic through there. But that would kill my phat bandwidth. But I basically need an intermediary before my ISP I think. Because even if i mask my IP addy, the provider always seems to know who I am. Any ideas?????
How many GB's would you guys say you're downloading a week?
10ish
Edit: Actually that's not true. When they gave me a warning they said I was at 120gb for the month. Not sure how much constantly streaming and playing online games uses.... But I bet I'm at least 20gb per week.
I watch TV online all the time. Especially sports that are not broadcast in my area. I wonder if they monitor those sites as well? There are so many to choose from. I always find the game that I am looking for.
As far as straight Torrent Downloading I am averaging about 10 gigs a week. I am not sure about my uploads but I think that one is around 15 gigs a week.
Some weeks I don't download torrents at all but there have been a couple weeks lately that I have downloaded 35+ Gigs. I usually download the full 1080p releases which have been around 10 gigs or so a piece.
I watched Moneyball last night... its one of the better movies I've seen this year. You don't have to be a baseball fan to like the movie. But it does give a good look inside what its like running a major league sports team.
Just finished Warrior... excellent movie with a good story.
If you haven't been watching the TV series Sherlock on the BBC - join the bandwagon. You are truly missing out if you haven't seen em yet. They are better than the movies anyday (although the movies are still good to watch)...
But Season 2 of the BBC version just aired yesterday, as a FYI.....
I'm excited!
Benedict Cumberbatch rocks! Excellent series.Quote:
Originally Posted by jman
Is that a new Sherlock Holmes series or the old classic?
BTW, has anyone received three strikes and you're out warning from Comcast for downloading pirated movies? I had two strikes, then I moved to NY :D
It's a new Sherlock. It takes place in Modern times, but has the old book theme. It's good. Not sure about Comcast - I use Qwest, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by KapitanSparrow
Thanks for the info on Sherlock.
And yes, I actually meant Qwest. One day I noticed my browser was redirecting to Qwest website telling me to call them. When I did, I was informed that my account is suspended because it was used to download pirated content. When I asked how I can get it reactivated again, I was told to delete all the illegal content. I was also warned that after a third occurence my contract with Qwest would be terminated. I had two strikes. In both instances they forwarded me emails from some California attorney named something Hussein with all kinds of legal text and the titles of "allegedly" downloaded movies, tv shows.
Nope, never received a warning of any type from anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by KapitanSparrow
My ISP is a 3rd party that buys line space from Qwest if I understand things correctly. I've had an account with them forever and I'm not even sure if they do this anymore. I think I'm just grandfathered along.
Standard response to any legalize involving torrents is "Thanks for letting me know I had a problem with the security settings on my wireless router".
Maybe even more interesting... I have at least two neighbors with unsecured routers, I could always just download through those connections... :lol8:
Sounds like we need to set up a bogley file sharing serverQuote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
Added member value for joining "Big Shots". :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
:yawn: :sleeping:
CenturyLink and Torrents.... so.... any of you using CenturyLink and torrents? Recieved any warnings or notices?
The reason I ask is I'm switching to CenturyLink to get more speed at a much cheaper rate. My current ISP could care less what I do so long as they get their check every month. Just curious what others have experianced with CenturyLink.
FWIW: I don't torrent a lot... but sometimes it's the only convenient way of getting the show or movie you want to watch.
Thanks in advance...
:2thumbs:
I'm using CenturyLink (unfortunately) and I don't torrent a lot of movies, it's usually TV series like Breaking Bad, Falling Skies and such.
Love falling skies! When those insects crawled out of that dude's mouth I got legit creeped out. Hasn't happened for a long time. :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
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