If you could turn back the clock....
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I think I may have stayed in this "bubble" too, if I could do it over. Back then I was unaware of all the douchebags and drama in the BT community. And that was nice...
But now, I'm spoiled by the excellent content of a few trackers(music mainly). So now, I couldn't go back to using only public trackers because of the fair share of bullshit and low quality files.
mike_camuglia2000
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I wouldn't of done anything different. I went about BT like I went about other hobbies I got heavily involved with. I'm the type of person that gets into a hobby and gets in deep. I spend tons of time, make firends, fight the good fight, etc, untill I'm burned out. After a while, I need something new to turn my obsession toward. So, when I needed a new hobby to replace Forza and it's community,I turned to BT and it's community. My BT obsession has since passed in favor of fantasy sports. After, fantasy sports who knows?
IzzySparkle
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C.O.P (Cow On Parole)
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Perhaps I've never had the right mindset. I signed up for Bitsoup, donated the first day and several times thereafter. I have no problem with p2l. That's probably why I like usenet so much. I only found this forum and other sites while looking for sources to upload to Bitsoup. Then shit happened.
You will what?
He will surmise!
GrnEyedGurl
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I have not spent anymore time doing this than I have wanted to. I was on TBy (as my sole tracker) for over 4 years before I decided to start looking "around". I have not even been on FST for a full year yet (anniversary on April 15 if anyone wants to get me anything I wear an XL 
).
When people say "file-sharing" I hear "library". I do not think of this as anything that I would have "wasted my time" with anymore than hours spent in the world's greatest collection of books, movies, music, software, and porn. There is also the added benefit of having a community of people who share the same joys of information access.
There is also no consideration for money here. If I get a wild hair and decide to learn about 3D animation, I can discuss the topics with others who have the same access to the outrageously expensive software and training materials. In the real world (or even outside of BT) there is a certain amount of "I have this..." attitude towards expensive things. Everyone here is equal, well, perhaps minus a few brain cells and/or personality deficits.
The short of it, I like this better than I would simply looking everything up on Google and downloading. People do make a difference to me.
).When people say "file-sharing" I hear "library". I do not think of this as anything that I would have "wasted my time" with anymore than hours spent in the world's greatest collection of books, movies, music, software, and porn. There is also the added benefit of having a community of people who share the same joys of information access.
There is also no consideration for money here. If I get a wild hair and decide to learn about 3D animation, I can discuss the topics with others who have the same access to the outrageously expensive software and training materials. In the real world (or even outside of BT) there is a certain amount of "I have this..." attitude towards expensive things. Everyone here is equal, well, perhaps minus a few brain cells and/or personality deficits.
The short of it, I like this better than I would simply looking everything up on Google and downloading. People do make a difference to me.
I have not even been on FST for a full year yet (anniversary on April 15 if anyone wants to get me anything I wear an XL
That's my birthday .True story.:O
I do love Bryant Gumble, even though Wayne Brady makes him look like Malcolm X.
uncle steve
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That's why I love FST so much - because of great topics like this one.
BT for me now isn't just a hobby, it somehow changed my life in better way. I really love music, all styles and genres, and today I can't imagine myself not logging in and checking my music trackers for new stuff. Also I met a lot of interesting people while looking for new music (and not only music) sorces. But while I love BT and all things it gave me I know what TrueSounds means - I spend too much time at p2p too, it's an addiction in some way. But I think it brought me more pleasure than pain. The only thing I'd probably done differently - not getting into such big amount of trackers and not spending so much time for finding an invitation for some 1337 sites. Most of them aren't that great.
BT for me now isn't just a hobby, it somehow changed my life in better way. I really love music, all styles and genres, and today I can't imagine myself not logging in and checking my music trackers for new stuff. Also I met a lot of interesting people while looking for new music (and not only music) sorces. But while I love BT and all things it gave me I know what TrueSounds means - I spend too much time at p2p too, it's an addiction in some way. But I think it brought me more pleasure than pain. The only thing I'd probably done differently - not getting into such big amount of trackers and not spending so much time for finding an invitation for some 1337 sites. Most of them aren't that great.
It's good to know!:01:
animalcrossingrox
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I agree with cinephilia here. And I have been part of some e dramas. You shouldn't be taking it too seriously. No matter what, it still is ONLY the internet.
As far as getting addicted to it goes, I was already old enough when I started out to know when I was spending too much time with it. That's one side of getting older, you get to know yourself better.
As far as getting addicted to it goes, I was already old enough when I started out to know when I was spending too much time with it. That's one side of getting older, you get to know yourself better.
Marie-Lise
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I would be a longtime member of Bitsoup and Bitsoup only.
Niche site's like KG,BCG really make getting into the whole private tracker scene worthwhile. But I feel like i've wasted a lot of time trying to obtain them and more importantly keeping them with all the inactivity and ratio rules that they enforce.
All in all it's got more pros than cons, just dont get too attached to it.
All in all it's got more pros than cons, just dont get too attached to it.
Being a part of BT if you participate more than just clicking on a release that interests you is a hobby (almost a drug for some) but a hobby just the same. For me I have valued the people I have met (mostly), was only ever involved in a couple of drama's personally and learned from my mistakes.
I wouldn't turn back time because I value the people I have gotten to know and have genuinely enjoyed the interaction, I think because it was always the 'community' (that dreaded word) rather than just teh filez, has made it interesting.
We all after we have been through the first flush of membership, go through phases, but if you enjoy the people then the interest will continue.
I wouldn't turn back time because I value the people I have gotten to know and have genuinely enjoyed the interaction, I think because it was always the 'community' (that dreaded word) rather than just teh filez, has made it interesting.
We all after we have been through the first flush of membership, go through phases, but if you enjoy the people then the interest will continue.