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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On the usenet side of the house, I think the only big change was NZB Matrix going away.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can't tell if no one talks about usenet because no one knows about it or because they don't want anyone else to know about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Both. It's a semi secret club.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I prefer torrents because it's totally free, unlike Usenet. I don't even pay for a VPN since I don't care about a few love letters in my inbox. It's not about the cost; it's a matter of principle that I disagree with commercialized piracy.

But Usenet is a good option for other reasons.