@frostycab said:

Perhaps there should be.

Over at Torrentday you are required to seed all of your downloads to either a 1:1 ratio OR at least 72 hours within 30 days, the idea being to discourage hit & runs. If for any reason you can't then you can pay off any remaining time/MB with upload credit or points. I've advocated for doing the same here in the past but it was never taken up. Perhaps Joker and the rest of the staff here might have a discussion around it? With the whole site being updated now would be the ideal time to make the necessary technical changes.

I'm kind of for a system like this, as it helps to keep torrents alive and running. The only trouble with this is that some users are not able to leave their computer running all the time, or they have a limited bandwidth (especially for upload), which makes it more difficult for them to do this.

So discouraging hit and runs is good in theory on paper, but there are a number of reasons why such a requirement may not necessarily be all that practical of a thing to do. It's a bit of a double edged sword. You want to discourage hit and runs, but at the same time, you don't want to create a situation for some users that is simply unmanageable.

In the perfect world, there would be a balance. IPT seems to have a balance for this. You have to seed for something like 336 hours, or until you reach a 1:1 ratio, whichever comes first. If you don't do this, they offer two options in which to zap the hit and run. The first option is that you can zap it using upload credit equal to the amount of data you have downloaded for the torrent. This will have a direct negative impact on your ratio. The second option is you can use SBP to zap it as an alternative. This allows users who cannot seed for some reason to have an alternative way of handling the hit and run.

I'm not sure though how feasible that something like this would be on our platform.

With the exception of MKV (which is a whole breed of file all unto itself), it is generally considered a duplicate as long as the video itself is the same and is within 10%.

This means that if one is the video file itself, and the other is the video file with different SRT files added, then it would be a duplicate. The exception here is when the subtitles are built into the video file itself all as one file. When the subtitles are built into the video file, then there is a distinguishable difference between the version that is just the normal video and the video file that has the subtitles built in. It is the same if there are two video files where the subtitles are built in, but are in different languages. When the subtitles are in different languages AND are built into the video file itself, then it is NOT a dupe, even if the format container is the same and the difference is less than 10%. The same goes for when the audio track is in a different language, particularly for themed movies. If the audio of one is in English and the other video has its audio track in a different language, then despite it being the same video otherwise, there is a distinguishable difference.... The audio language.

As for challenging the removal of a dupe, this is something you absolutely are able to do, but there is only a limited amount of time in which to do so before the upload is fully deleted, and you must make sure to do so respectfully. If we (or at least I) have made a mistake, pointing out why you think it's a mistake can lead to the torrent being restored. After all, just like anyone else, mods are only human, so we do get it wrong sometimes too.

On that note, if a mod does get it wrong, pointing out the error is not a problem. In fact, mods like myself actually appreciate when users take the time to point out something that we missed, as this helps us to not make the same mistake again in the future. As long as you point out your objection in a civil and respectful manner, you will not be penalized for it. The absolute worst thing that will happen is we will have to agree to disagree and move on. It is only when you get nasty and do things like lay personal attacks or otherwise hurl insults that you could get into trouble for it. Keeping things to the point, and more specifically, to the facts is often your best bet with this.

The worst case is if you don't raise the objection in time or the mod does not go to review it before your upload is fully deleted, you may just need to upload your torrent again. If this happens, just make sure to be specific about what difference(s) there are between the two files, especially if these differences were overlooked the first time.

Most mods will at least give you a fair chance to explain yourself and/or your situation before making a decision on most things, just in case there is something for which we may be unaware. I do this myself for most things. So don't be afraid to point out when we (or at least I) get it wrong. Sometimes a different perspective is all it takes to open our eyes to something we have either overlooked, or otherwise never thought to take into account.

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There is no set time requirement on how long to seed torrents, unless it is a torrent you have just uploaded. Even then though, it's not a specific time, but rather, until at least 3 - 4 other users can help seed it for you.

As for torrents that you've downloaded, there is no time requirement on how long to seed them, but it is usually recommended to seed them as long as you can, as often as you can, especially if they seem to be more popular torrents.

I have a computer I use specifically for torrents. It stays running 24 hours a day. I use a cloud storage service to sync all my personal user folders (Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos) across all of my devices, and have RDP setup so that regardless of where I am, I can poke about the website on my laptop, download whatever .torrent files I need for the torrents I want to download, then can connect to that other computer through RDP to open the .torrent files and manage them.

The setup gets a little fancier than this, but it ensures that I can keep my laptop's limited storage clear, I don't have to leave my laptop on all the time, and I can also access the contents from anywhere. It's most especially useful when I'm traveling because then I'm not doing heavy bandwidth usage on a public WiFi network, but at the same time, I can keep as much as I can running 24 hours a day.

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@Kevin4fm said:

@john32123666 said:

...when posting, to avoid duplicate issue from being reported from different format, write MKV @ the end of the torrent title ...

I've had conversations with moderators following the 'duplicate' takedowns. One was considered a duplicate even though the .mkv file had a softcoded subtitle track not included in the .mp4 + .srt version. With another, I was specifically told that .mkv and .mp4 are not considered different formats.

In a case like that, then it's a different ball of wax. If there is a distinguishable difference in the content, then it is not a duplicate, even if the format container is the same and the size difference is less than 10%

For example, if one of the uploads is only 720p, but the other is 1080p (or 4k vs 5k), then it is not a duplicate. If one version has subtitles built into the video itself, but the other is just the video itself as is, or has subtitles in a different language (built into the video file itself), then it is not a duplicate. If both versions of the video itself have the same audio and subtitles, but one is built into the video itself, and the other is the standalone videos as is with a separate .srt file, then it is not a duplicate. When it comes to adding picture sets or other .srt files, generally it is accepted as a dupe if the video file itself is the same, but the only difference is the .srt. This is most especially true if the video file itself is just the video with the same audio, is less than 10% different, and does not contain any subs at all. You can however add subs as a separate torrent and reference the torrent they belong to in the description so users can piece them together themselves.

MKV is a bit of an oddball thing as far as I understand it. As it was explained to me, MKV can consist of any number of format containers within a package essentially, so it becomes a bit more challenging to define. There is a lot of inconsistency in that regard when it comes to MKV.

The biggest key to not getting zapped as a dupe in error when the size difference is less than 10% is to be specific about the specs of the video, and if the specs aren't clear in the description of what would be the original torrent but you know them to be different, then it always helps to reference the original in the description of your upload and explain the difference.

If the specs (like resolution, subtitles, etc) are not specified in both of the uploads, then the only thing we really have to go on when reviewing the report is the format container and size difference.... So the more specifics you can give, the better.

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@rezurrected Regardless of how you're doing your torrents, once your speed reaches a certain point, the system will flag your account for review. This is true whether you're using a seedbox, or you just have a fast connection.

If this happens though, do not panic. The restrictions are temporary, and the system will not outright ban you. Instead, a mod (such as myself) will look at the data being reported. As long as the data is consistent with legitimate high speed usage, you get cleared of any wrong doing, and you're good to go.

You would only be outright banned if you're actually doing any funny stuff to alter the data being reported to the tracker. It's usually pretty easy to be able to tell the difference.

Also, it should be noted that the use of a fast connection or even the use of a seedbox is NOT against any rule as long as the data being reported by the torrent client(s) is honest, accurate, and genuine. So as long as you're not deliberately altering the data to cheat your ratio, there is nothing wrong with using a seedbox.

@Aestet You may just need to use the forgot password link on the login page to reset your password. Have you tried doing this?

@Aerethiel It is supposed to prevent that kind of thing in theory, but the big players to the market in Canada (Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Videotron) all have such DPI systems, which absolutely CAN and DO decrypt. Until Bill C-9 passed just recently, this practice was highly illegal, but since the passing of that bill, it has become the "standard" practice.

There are other countries like Turkey that come to mind that have the same kind of DPI system. I don't know if their systems can read the actual traffic though to tell what kind it is, or if they can see the actual content as well, but I know in Canada (and likely also the USA), the big player providers (and by extension, the government) can not only see what kind of traffic is being transmitted, but they can also see the content of the traffic too.

This means that for anyone who has smart home gadgets or appliances that connect to their home network, the government absolutely DOES know what you have, what you've got things set to, when you're home or not home, and so much more, as they read all the data from such gadgets to keep track of the people. It's actually kind of scary.

Sadly even in Canada, especially with the recent passing of Bill C-9, a VPN doesn't help... It will keep other people on the internet from seeing what you're up to, or even seeing where and who you really are, but it absolutely will NOT stop the government from prying into your business.

@Neem There isn't a way to revert to the original style in terms of the search engine itself or even the search bar, but there is a way to make the search results display in almost the exact same way as they did in the old system.

When you click on the Torrents tab, there are 4 search options. "Detailed" will show the results in a very similar style to the new search on the old site, and "Compact" will show the results almost the exact same way as the old search on the old site.

@bufga It looks like you are now seeding your upload. Did you get it all sorted out?

@beelsheran said:

@Evanlee Haven't been able to upload since the update.

What seems to be the issue when trying to upload? I'd be happy to walk you through the process.

I know that QTM is a hit or miss right now, but a new version is being made that will fix all the issues it has.

@zwinna This could be a sign that your provider is throttling your P2P traffic across their network. In some parts of the world, this is not all that uncommon of a thing for a provider to do.

@brainziac123 This is usually a sign that there is a DPI system in place, either by your provider or by your VPN provider that is blocking traffic to the tracker from a torrent client.

You can try using a different server location to see if that changes things.

@ianfontinell Not likely... If it were a DNS issue, the stmdd link for the stats page would also fail

@free4me66 I don't see anything out of place on your account. I do see though that you have a number of torrents seeding. If torrents are not downloading, there should be an error message explaining the nature of the problem.

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@raphjd said:

To throw my 2 cents in, for other readers who might look at this.

I run 2 seedboxes, and sometimes I use my NAS and PC to do torrents here and elsewhere without a problem.

To add to this... We recently rolled out a new anti cheat system. If you have a fast connection and/or use a seedbox, it is possible that the system may flag your account for "fraud review".

If this happens, do not panic. You will not just automatically be banned, simply for having a fast connection or using a seedbox. The flag only prompts certain staff (like me) to take a look at what your torrent client is reporting to the tracker. We have a number of tools at our disposal to look things over and assess your situation. Especially if you have a seedbox, I recommend keeping it going for a few reasons, one of which is it actually helps us get the full picture of your situation.

If you haven't been doing anything to alter, tamper with, or otherwise creatively report bogus data to the tracker, it is generally obvious that your case is genuine, and we'll remove the flag from your account and clear you of any wrong doing. Generally speaking, it is usually very obvious as to what is fair/honest use, and what data is the result of "funny business".

Lastly, keep in mind that we are only human, so we are capable of making a mistake every once in a while. If we do make a decision on your case and you have not done anything wrong, you can always send us an email and explain your situation in as much detail as you can. We are always happy to have a second look at things, just in case your case happens to be the odd one for which we make a mistake due to human error. As long as you approach it in a civil and respectful manner, we will always have a look at your situation again, and generally tend to give you the benefit of the doubt if it is at least possible that what you're saying is true.