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Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B by cabalamat on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @05:49PM (#27296532)
> All one needs is a VPN

You don't need that. At least, I don't.

> a torrent client

All good operating systems (i.e. Linux) come with one. Though obviously most non-technical people don't use Linux.

> a browser

Pretty much standard on everything.

> an internet connection

Which they would be using anyway for streaming services.

> Most tv's nowadays are smart enough

Aaagh! Don't use "smart" TVs!

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Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B by patmorgan23 on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @07:20PM (#27297363)
You do need a VPN to mask your IP. Especially if you're going to be using public trackers. Otherwise you'll get copyright notices and you're ISP could terminate your service.
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Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B by throwaway3699 on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @07:56PM (#27297658)
Depends on where you live. At least in the UK, ISPs can kick and scream but generally won't terminate you.
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Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B by SpliffnCola on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @11:14PM (#27298964)
Get a seedbox and download the files over sftp from it. All your ISP will see is a large transfer, no file names or knowledge of content.
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Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B by nl on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @11:00PM (#27298866)
> Aaagh! Don't use "smart" TVs!

This response is the perfect example exactly what the OP was talking about.

Smart TVs are great. Click a button, see the show you want.

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