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Re:Young File-Sharers Respond To Tough Laws By Buying A VPN by jstalin on Tuesday May 01, 2012 @09:08AM (#3914109)
Almost all my traffic goes over a VPN these days. I don't do any file sharing, but I just don't want my ISP keeping tabs on me. (Yes, yes, I know, a VPN ISP can keep track too) It's so easy (and cheap) to set up a VPN or SSH tunnel with your own server (or servers). My favorite site for finding a cheap provider is www.lowendbox.com or www.lowendstock.com.

I have several VPN/SSH servers around the world for an average of $20-$25 per year.

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Re:Young File-Sharers Respond To Tough Laws By Buying A VPN by rfugger on Tuesday May 01, 2012 @09:43AM (#3914246)
Even better, if you're worried about privacy, you can pay for your VPN with Bitcoin:

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Connectivity

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Dedicated.2FVirtual_Server_...

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Re:Young File-Sharers Respond To Tough Laws By Buying A VPN by fl3tch on Tuesday May 01, 2012 @10:30AM (#3914465)
At least you get a choice among hundreds of VPN providers and can choose a privacy-respecting one, whereas most of us are stuck with a monopoly or duopoloy in ISPs.
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