2026-10-13 02:06 UTC
gosh, that’s a lot of work - good on them!
I’ve been out of the Usenet scene for ages, does it still require multiple providers and/or indexers to be viable?
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@ClownStatue@piefed.social 2026-10-13 03:59
Can’t remember my setup. I think I have 2 providers and 1 indexer. Haven’t had much issue finding things.
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@503@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-10-13 07:29
Viable is a broad term. I use a single provider and multiple indexers, and it is an objectively better experience when compared to torrents. Very fast downloads and I almost always find what I am looking for. For old or esoteric stuff, I rely on Internet Archive or YouTube. I do hit an infrequent failed attempt but that is due to me relying on a single provider/backbone. Long and short, usenet is viable and convenient for me than torrents and paid streaming and gaming subscriptions.