Do you think a "contact uploader" button should be added

It's worth thinking about but it would have to be an opt-out when uploading as some people really do want to be anonymous

I also cannot remember if we had a choice before. I don't think so.

Bluesurfer, there's nothing to stop you starting a new poll. Just don't expect an avalanche of responses. I feel the majority of people who use the torrents don't also use the forums.

I know I could do a Poll on the issue cannonmc, but thank you for letting me know as I might not have known.  I just thought if the site did the Poll about this, that members may take the issue more seriously and we could get a larger portion of the members responding to it.  Actually thought is the wrong word, rather I HOPED more members would respond!

Likewise, I have no problems being identified. I post quite a lot on another site where anonymity is not an option when posting (despite the occasional staff member arguing for it). I have never had any difficulty and I haven't heard of anyone else having any either.

I've tried to think what horrors could overcome a named uploader and have failed so far.

I do know on the other site I know exactly what to expect when I see an uploaders name. You can also help a new uploader by name or personal messages. And you can contact an uploader which can he helpful.

I also like to know the uploader. You can judge a lot about what the file will be like.

And we will never know how many people want to be anonymous- there is no choice.

Would it be possible for the site to do a Poll on the issue to see what members think?  I for one have no problems being identified as the up-loader of any specific torrent therefore enabling members to send comments and/or questions relating to a torrent.  We all identify ourselves in the forum section and that doesn't present any problems for me… has anyone else had negative effects from being identified in the forums?

And we will never know how many people want to be anonymous- there is no choice.

Oh, that's a shame  

Nothing good last forever….. kidding
Personally, I like it when I know who uploaded a torrent, but then again, most uploader wants to remain anonymous

It's NOT fixed.
I entered a comment on one of my uploads, in response to a comment. My partner (also a member), who had downloaded the particular upload as well, received a message stating a new comment had been entered at that upload; and it stated that the new comment was made by "member's name" and not by "uploader."
So the problem still exists.

Fixed now. 

Say I posted a torrent here and it is posted as 'anonymous'. Any of my details that can be used, if any, are out there as soon as I post..

If it is posted as, say, cannonmc to pluck a name what more information is that providing. Apart from my probable GT username. How is anyone going to be able to use that to find me?

Knowing who posted gives an idea of what to expect and a chance to contact the uploader privately if you want.

My comment about contacting members was separate from torrent anonymity. Other sites have members' lists, this one doesn't.

Your comment at #3 doesn't sound easy. I have accepted that gt.ru is a secret society. Doesn't mean I can't suggest 

I know more Illuminati and Freemasons than I do people on this site.

I disagree with the torrent anonymity. It's frustrating there is no simple way to contact members. And I can't easily follow one member's posts across multiple forums.

But then I don't pay, so don't make the rules. Other sites do have a feeling of a community, this one does have a lot of porn.

Regarding your statement…

“I disagree with the torrent anonymity. It's frustrating there is no simple way to contact members. And I can't easily follow one member's posts across multiple forums.”

I see this as three separate issues, none of which should have anything to do with the others.

1. Torrent (uploader) anonymity exists, mainly as an attempt to protect an uploader from being subject to any copyright infringement litigation.

2. I too, wish there was a “simple” way to contact fellow members, but compromising an uploader’s anonymity should not be the solution to this issue.

3. It is quite easy to track many, if not all of a particular member’s posts, “across multiple forums.” In setting your forum search parameters, enter the particular member’s name in the “by user:” field; and in the “Search for:” field, enter a bunch of commonly used words, such as the, and, can, how, etc., and select “Match any words.” Once those posts are listed, you can scan them for any other words the member might commonly use, and revise your search.

I disagree with the torrent anonymity. It's frustrating there is no simple way to contact members. And I can't easily follow one member's posts across multiple forums.

But then I don't pay, so don't make the rules. Other sites do have a feeling of a community, this one does have a lot of porn.

Seen the difficulties get the uploader privacy correct at all places, I don't see that we'll add complexity anywhen soon. Sorry.

Didn't know that the nature of this site was to stagnate due to lack of user's lack of knowledge rather than educating them. I can safely say, no pun intended, I'd be the first to take off the anonymity setting.

@Ellis: I'll look into it.  :crazy2:

@danijelr15 and @archangelslc : Seen the difficulties get the uploader privacy correct at all places, I don't see that we'll add complexity anywhen soon. Sorry.

Thank you Popper.

I did open a HelpDesk request also, so please feel free to cancel it since you are now addressing the matter.

Thanks again!

@danijelr15 and @archangelslc : Seen the difficulties get the uploader privacy correct at all places, I don't see that we'll add complexity anywhen soon. Sorry.

perhaps make it an option someday to make yourself known or remain [totally] anonymous).

This! :thx:

Fixed 

It's NOT fixed.
I entered a comment on one of my uploads, in response to a comment. My partner (also a member), who had downloaded the particular upload as well, received a message stating a new comment had been entered at that upload; and it stated that the new comment was made by "member's name" and not by "uploader."
So the problem still exists.

PS I can remember when uploaders weren't anonymous

I know this time as the time of the "long long ago" as it were. These were the days before I went to jail, which was some time ago now.

That was the 'shame' bit - it was quite nice to know who had made a good post

Oh well…