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What VPN would you recommend for torrenting? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 years ago by open_door@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Cost, ease of use, speed, other good features, etc.

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[-] msmc101 28 points 2 years ago

I'm using Private Internet Access. It's fast and pretty lightweight compared to the other choices. Snagged a 2 year plan on sale for like 50 bucks.

[-] DemBoSain@midwest.social 37 points 2 years ago

I was on PIA, but they were bought by Kape a few years ago. Kape, previously known as Crossrider. Crossrider, known primarily for developing adware and PUPs.

[-] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

I also dropped them after the acquisition

[-] dandelion 3 points 2 years ago

thanks for this info, I was wondering why PIA isn't recommended anymore

[-] msmc101 2 points 2 years ago

well shit, guess the recommendation I saw was outdated. that sucks

[-] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 12 points 2 years ago

In addition to getting acquired by a shady group, Mark Karpeles also works at PIA. I'm all for edemption arc, but that doesn't mean I'm ok with him in charge of some security product. I dropped them for mullvad.

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