So I use a VPN when torrenting as per usual but with Soulseek I wish to share my music with others and that requires me to open a port. I have no problem doing so I just do not pay for a VPN that can do this at the current price I am paying. Is it possible/what are the chances of me getting in trouble ISP wise from using soulseek with no VPN. With where I live I would get in trouble with no VPN and torrents for clarity.
I see posts from years ago saying no just wondering if things have changed.

Thanks

  • Katlah@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    10 months ago

    As far as I know you don’t need a VPN to use Soulseek, but it’s obviously always recommended to use one over not using one.

    • glibg10b@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      10 months ago

      but it’s obviously always recommended to use one over not using one

      Why? Why does it matter whether your traffic is visible to your ISP or a VPN company?

      • Banzai51@midwest.socialEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Because you are doing something illegal. Your ISP might not care, but if someone complains, they HAVE to start the process. You’re not only protecting yourself, but your ISP from the music industry’s wrath.

      • Azzu@lemm.eeEnglish
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        10 months ago

        It’s more about being visible to other users. If other users have your IP address, they can go to your ISP and complain about your IP address sharing copyrighted material. In certain jurisdictions they have to give out your info so that legal action can be taken against you.

        If you use a VPN, they only know that somebody using this VPN is sharing copyrighted material. Since VPNs usually do not log who sends what, they can’t be made to give out users data, so you’re safe.