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0 pointstkel8mo ago0 comments

Source on this claim? All their torrents are released publicly. Why would "companies with deep pockets" need to pay them?

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Because they have an interest in the ongoing work of archiving of new things I guess

fmajid8mo ago

For fast access

Paying someone, even a pittance, gives you deniability and a chain of ownership.

Using a torrent of the exact same thing does not.

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Because they have an interest in the ongoing work of archiving of new things I guess

fmajid8mo ago

For fast access

Paying someone, even a pittance, gives you deniability and a chain of ownership.

Using a torrent of the exact same thing does not.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse