Secure in the USA

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XxCittyxX

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Hi everyone,

I'm going to the USA soon for 6 months and will have a internet connection provided by Cox Communications. Location will be Arizona.

I was wondering if it's safe to download in the USA using these methods:

- Torrent using RC4
- Usenet without encryption
- Usenet with SSL 256bit
- HTTP downloads (rapidshare etc)
- FTP downloads

I would be grateful if you could tell me which of these are safe to use and don't get throttled by the ISP.
I cannot choose another ISP.

And if I get caught downloading can they sue(or fine me or punish me in any way) me since I'm not an American citizen? I'm from Europe

Kopy
Thanks in advance
 
Well, of course I'm sure there's a risk. But I've been living in the US all my life, and have been downloading through torrents(all private sites though) for the past two years, and usenet the past couple months. And have never gotten even a single email from my ISP for anyone else.

So I wouldn't worry about it. Download away.

Also, about them being able to punish you since you're not a US citizen...I have no idea.
 
Just remember to bring a good book in case you end up on Guantanamo.

The safest option will always be the one where you don't share yourself no matter where you are.

If you get caught you'll end up with a trial in US but I don't know if they'll keep you in jail before that.
 
Although news.west.cox.net is also located in Arizona and allows 4 connections, your maximum download speed is limited by the terms of the outsource contract that Cox Cable has with Highwinds Media.
 
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