• @ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    It uses a torrent file to download parts (temporarily) just like you use the same torrent to permanently download and seed. Only difference is they (the client/user) never keep the files for seeding, no different than if you downloaded, watched, and then deleted the file and torrent from your client.

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        22 months ago

        That’s unethical as far as pirating goes…

        Yes, but that doesn’t mean much to most people using public trackers to permanently download either so…