Is Demonoid safe????

**Shenmuex** · July 21st, 2007, 09:41 PM

I read all the stuff surrounding the supposed takedown of Demonoid, and the exposure of the slavic owner by the Dutch anti piracy org BREIN.

But is it true and furthermore why was the site offline for so many days, did they move to another server or are BREIN/MPAA waiting to catch and fine uploaders? I think there's something fishy going on over there?

I hope that somebody can explain the whole situation to us scenelovers, so guys give your opinion on this matter.

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**etos45** · July 21st, 2007, 11:25 PM

You know, I've been kind of wondering the same thing. I'll admit that I am a little over paranoid sometimes, but I do feel that even if it wasn't a complete site takeover (which, I don't think it is), I do believe that it's extremely easy to get in, and that it's probably being watched and logged by someone. If I were on that site getting things, I would at least try to avoid anything large that might get me noticed.

**fangoria** · July 22nd, 2007, 01:18 AM

I've heard of at least 2 or 3 people there who received a notice from their ISP(forget if it was AT&T or Verizon, I think it was) to quit downloading copy righted stuff after downloading Hollywood movies from there. I think there are MPAA people there who monitor popular torrents(some cases where they upload something bogus themselves) to trap people. I don't download anything remotely popular there if it's a Hollywood movie. Mostly I download TV shows or odd international movies. It's a great resource for Windows apps as well.

**drtoker** · July 22nd, 2007, 04:26 AM

no site that allows dht and distribution of their torrents to other sites is safe, period.

klekle · July 22nd, 2007, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by drtoker

no site that allows dht and distribution of their torrents to other sites is safe, period.

agreed!
their distribution is "illegal" i mean... if a film is at the movies it shouldnt be downloaded right?
I love demonoid... but...

u know..

**mundix** · July 22nd, 2007, 11:12 PM

demonoid has most files i need..but, knowing that it's easy to get in, you should have at least some protection, like ipfilter or peer guardian... it may not always be foolproof, but you'll be safer..

**Rocker19** · July 22nd, 2007, 11:32 PM

Good stuff to know...thats why I stick to private trackers. But when I have used sites as Demoniad and public trackers, I've never has issues or gotten letters.

**enter8** · July 23rd, 2007, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Rocker19

But when I have used sites as Demoniad and public trackers, I've never has issues or gotten letters.

You're either VERY lucky or, more probably, your isp isn't forwarding the complaints.

**terminal** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:23 AM

You're right, public, easy to get trackers, dht, etc. it all contributes to a higher risk. But I've also heard from other private trackers, like TL, to get the same warnings. (but then again,TL is also easy to get). I guess there's no risk free, but a closer, private tracker could get you more security due to the way the whole invite system works.

**drtoker** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by terminal

You're right, public, easy to get trackers, dht, etc. it all contributes to a higher risk. But I've also heard from other private trackers, like TL, to get the same warnings. (but then again,TL is also easy to get). I guess there's no risk free, but a closer, private tracker could get you more security due to the way the whole invite system works.

That would be news to me. I've only seen letters containing public trackers or places that allow dht like demonoid (might as well be public if you do this). Only private trackers i've seen included in letters were shut down not long after. Anyone who can verify letters sent out from announcing to TL let me know...

**touki** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:41 AM

nothing on the net is safe, but i love demonoid and i think you would be a little paranoid not to use it because a few people have recieved letters...

**terminal** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by drtoker

That would be news to me. I've only seen letters containing public trackers or places that allow dht like demonoid (might as well be public if you do this). Only private trackers i've seen included in letters were shut down not long after. Anyone who can verify letters sent out from announcing to TL let me know...

Not my personal experience, but i've read about it in other forums.

**drtoker** · July 23rd, 2007, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by touki

nothing on the net is safe, but i love demonoid and i think you would be a little paranoid not to use it because a few people have recieved letters...

try a few thousand... and that doesnt make you paranoid, it makes you smart.

**touki** · July 23rd, 2007, 02:18 AM

still out of 1million+ members, i like my odds.

i guess you could call me a gambling man.

it is such a good resource, while speeds may not be the best, the amount of files on there is awesome.

**Jorge Jr. & Ancho** · July 23rd, 2007, 10:38 AM

Demonoid got two ways of tracking, tracked by (external and demonoid).
Just wondering maybe people are getting this notification coz they are using the extrnal one/or both

Would really like to hear everyone's views
Thanks

I myself never use the external, just tracked by demonoid only

JJ&A