Every movie, TV programme or anything else that I watch is from file sharing. Because if I buy media I expect media and not bundled viruses, digital restrictions management or corporate surveillance.
that’s why i have youtube premium. there are no ads so corporate bastards can’t sway me with their propaganda
There is reason to care even if you don’t pay, as it’s likely to affect media production.
“We’re upping our subscription price because of the added value provided by or VB catalog”
It’s been a long time since I sailed the seas. I don’t even know how the kids do it anymore.
Stremio with torrentio and realdebrid and you get 4k streaming from all torrent sites regardless of seeders
What if I want to watch live sports
Problems I will never have.
There is lots of free and paid IPTV providers
https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/30393940 <- everything you need
Oh Captain, my Captain!
Forward the ports, baton down the router, there’s a content storm coming ye salty bilge rat
The sea’s, she calls my name again! 🏴☠️
I’m still using:
A btguard VPN.
Transmission for the torrent client.
1337x.to to search.I’m sure that’s not the latest, hippest setup, but it works for me.
Is that still an ok flow? Should I change anything? I’m old and set in my ways.
Honestly still fine. There’s some niche things you won’t find on 1337x but it’s rare.
fmhy
it certainly has evolved,
i used to think i enjoyed surfing sites for the best files but it really is nicer letting the Arrs do it for you
Browse to discover, arr’s for the actual lift.
Torrents still work, though I definitely need to update my tracker list.
I started with things like Audiogalaxy, then moved on to kazaa. Oh man, then DC++ in college. Those were the days.
If you miss DC++, nicotine (part of Soulseek network) is still great, it’s got some quirky and weird users you can avoid pretty easily but the files are good
Fewer or lower quality productions also affect those of us who download the content.
If that happens: Don’t watch shit and certainly don’t pay for shit.
Even if nothing good is made for years, I guarantee there are millions of hours of undiscovered movie and series content for you to find in older releases. These companies are going to consolidate more and more, and will churn out sequels, spin offs, low effort movies, AI trash and easy cash-grabs. We need to not watch that shit and let these companies die. Pick the indie movies. Pick better quality older stuff. Wait for however long it takes for the industry to get over its unacceptable enshitification.
Games have the same problem. It is your responsibility to not pay for this micro transaction hell.
Yes, of course, but the meme gives the idea that by pirating it no longer matters if things continue more and more towards enshitification, I do care, I hope it doesn’t happen, it’s not like I can do anything to change it, but it does make me very sad that we continue walking in the wrong direction more and more
if things continue more and more towards enshitification, I do care, I hope it doesn’t happen
Inevitable I’m afraid and quite far progressed in many industries. The sad part is that it doesnt even matter if we refuse their product. There are more than enough people willing to keep paying them billions.
I think ultimately that won’t be an issue in the long run. This is definitely a possibility, but there are other countries, other independent artists, and technological advances that allow (or will allow) creators to release good stories. I believe the people will find a way, somehow, even if things suck temporarily.
Shorter theatrical release times mean I can see more back catalogue in the theatres, right?
Right?
I’d very much welcome shorter theatrical release times.
why
Because it means I’ll get to watch them sooner (I don’t do cam rips).
