I’ll start. Did you know you can run a headless version of JD2 on a raspberry pi? It’s not the greatest thing in the world, but sometimes its nice to throw a bunch of links in there and go to sleep.

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    If you really want to build an awesome Plex/Jellyfin library, start using Usenet instead of torrents.

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      Please tell me what I can get on usenet that isn’t on PTP, BTN, or RED. I would bet that 99/100 releases are uploaded to private trackers before usenet.

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        I’d like to know this as well. Haven’t used Usenet for over 10 years. PTP, BTN, and Red are all I need. Seed box and Plex. I’m into indie/obscure films also, so what would Usenet offer that they don’t?

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          The download speed on any popular release will max out even the fastest connections. I assume the retention for less popular content is a lot better on trackers, but I don’t have enough experience with usenet to say that for sure.

          security features

          What features?

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              Torrents can be encrypted as well, and there isn’t a need for a VPN unless you use public trackers, which I don’t recommend.

              What is the monthly fee for Usenet? I’m more in favor of decentralized systems with the use of seedboxes to speed up distribution, but I’m not against usenet either.

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        If you have cabal and able to maintain ratio (yeah BTN is ratio less) you don’t need Usenet

        But thats such a small proportion of people. Usenet is what I recommend to entry level people who want top tier access but aren’t will to spend time/effort/networking but will spend money m

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      I’ve personally found that usenet isn’t that good unless you’re trying to grab things immediately. I find trying to grab older stuff really hit or miss, mostly miss.

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          Right, get a block account with another provider on a different backbone and you should be good to go!

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        Most indexers have a request form for content. Ive used the one on NZBGeek numeous times and gotten what I wanted within a day or two.