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The forum section of “elite” private trackers.

by from 4y ago

actionfromafar 4y ago
Isn't that where you talk about codecs and such?
- from 4y ago
  No they have recommendations and discussions and stuff like that. IRC channels too.
ghostpepper 4y ago
OP didn't mention music but some of the private music trackers are/were the best place online to discuss music with other enthusiasts even if you never downloaded a single track
grenoire 4y ago
What are some music/movie trackers a normal dude has a good shot at getting into? Open to studying obscure archival standards and peering.
- from 4y ago
  Redacted.ch is the best music tracker and has an interview process that’s open to anyone (https://interviewfor.red/en/index.html https://interviewfor.red/en/index.html). The interview process is basically entirely copied from what.cd. Spectral analysis is the only part that actually requires any thought but you’re allowed to get a question or two wrong on the interview and I think you can retake it a couple times if you fail. For movies/tv the best ones require working your way up on Redacted by uploading stuff and having a high “buffer” (total uploaded - total downloaded). To find stuff to upload you can either buy CDs or just transcode existing FLAC releases into MP3s if they have not already been converted. You can circumvent grinding your way to higher level trackers by making friends on IRC who will invite you. Or just buy an account and hope you aren’t caught (not advised).
  - sneak 4y ago
    Which IRC networks and channels?
    - from 4y ago
      I was referring the to member only channels that most private trackers have (the general process to move up in tracker world has been join redacted/what.cd, make power user rank, use that to join some mid level trackers, and either meet a friend in high places from your existing trackers or grind your way to higher ranks by uploading a bunch of stuff). There probably are lots of private tracker members on general public IRCs like Rizon though.
yewenjie 4y ago
If you're really into arthouse/ niche world cinema, getting an invite to Karagarga would be worth it. I have seen very few communities with such passion and quality.
- dole 4y ago
  Invites are legendary for being near unobtainium. https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/weekend-post/karagarga-and-the-vulnerability-of-obscure-films https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/weekend-post/karagarg...

The forum section of “elite” private trackers.

by from 4y ago

The forum section of “elite” private trackers.

actionfromafar 4y ago

Isn't that where you talk about codecs and such?

from 4y ago
No they have recommendations and discussions and stuff like that. IRC channels too.

ghostpepper 4y ago

OP didn't mention music but some of the private music trackers are/were the best place online to discuss music with other enthusiasts even if you never downloaded a single track

grenoire 4y ago

What are some music/movie trackers a normal dude has a good shot at getting into? Open to studying obscure archival standards and peering.

from 4y ago
Redacted.ch is the best music tracker and has an interview process that’s open to anyone (https://interviewfor.red/en/index.html https://interviewfor.red/en/index.html). The interview process is basically entirely copied from what.cd. Spectral analysis is the only part that actually requires any thought but you’re allowed to get a question or two wrong on the interview and I think you can retake it a couple times if you fail. For movies/tv the best ones require working your way up on Redacted by uploading stuff and having a high “buffer” (total uploaded - total downloaded). To find stuff to upload you can either buy CDs or just transcode existing FLAC releases into MP3s if they have not already been converted. You can circumvent grinding your way to higher level trackers by making friends on IRC who will invite you. Or just buy an account and hope you aren’t caught (not advised).
- sneak 4y ago
  Which IRC networks and channels?
  - from 4y ago
    I was referring the to member only channels that most private trackers have (the general process to move up in tracker world has been join redacted/what.cd, make power user rank, use that to join some mid level trackers, and either meet a friend in high places from your existing trackers or grind your way to higher ranks by uploading a bunch of stuff). There probably are lots of private tracker members on general public IRCs like Rizon though.

yewenjie 4y ago

If you're really into arthouse/ niche world cinema, getting an invite to Karagarga would be worth it. I have seen very few communities with such passion and quality.

dole 4y ago
Invites are legendary for being near unobtainium. https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/weekend-post/karagarga-and-the-vulnerability-of-obscure-films https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/weekend-post/karagarg...