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Rarbg Is No More

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Re: Rarbg Is No More

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Hello guys, We would like to inform you that we have decided to shut down our site. The past 2 years have been very difficult for us - some of the people in our team died due to covid complications, others still suffer the side effects of it - not being able to work at all. Some are also fighting the war in Europe - ON BOTH SIDES. Also, the power price increase in data centers in Europe hit us pretty hard. Inflation…

First, a sincere thank you for all the efforts you have done. My collection of TV shows is nothing but ION10 webrips. You will be missed. While I can respect your decision, I have to ask: Why the hell did you not choose to ask for donations or monetize the website? While there are many that cannot afford to purchase, there are plenty of hackers that could have / would have supported you.

Re: Rarbg Is No More

#13
post #2

Hello guys, We would like to inform you that we have decided to shut down our site. The past 2 years have been very difficult for us - some of the people in our team died due to covid complications, others still suffer the side effects of it - not being able to work at all. Some are also fighting the war in Europe - ON BOTH SIDES. Also, the power price increase in data centers in Europe hit us pretty hard. Inflation…

Why would anyone fight on both sides? Seems ridiculous.

Re: Rarbg Is No More

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post #13
post #2

Hello guys, We would like to inform you that we have decided to shut down our site. The past 2 years have been very difficult for us - some of the people in our team died due to covid complications, others still suffer the side effects of it - not being able to work at all. Some are also fighting the war in Europe - ON BOTH SIDES. Also, the power price increase in data centers in Europe hit us pretty hard. Inflation…

Why would anyone fight on both sides? Seems ridiculous.

Some are probably Russian, some probably Ukrainian (or in the international legion).

Re: Rarbg Is No More

#17
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A lot of the ones you mention are just proxies for rarbg (for countries where the main site is blocked) so they have of course stopped working too.

Only 1337x is really a different site.

Re: Rarbg Is No More

#18
RARBG was originally Bulgarian, like many other trackers and warez stuff. Eastern Europe - inside EU or outside of the EU - has always been major player in this scene. RIP.

I'm still curious how it's possible to run such global illegal operations without being exposed or caught.

How is it still possible to remain anonymous on the Internet, considering in this age the thing is very mature and well commercialised?

Re: Rarbg Is No More

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post #13
post #2

Hello guys, We would like to inform you that we have decided to shut down our site. The past 2 years have been very difficult for us - some of the people in our team died due to covid complications, others still suffer the side effects of it - not being able to work at all. Some are also fighting the war in Europe - ON BOTH SIDES. Also, the power price increase in data centers in Europe hit us pretty hard. Inflation…

Why would anyone fight on both sides? Seems ridiculous.

I take it to mean some people were on one side, some on the other.

Not one person playing both sides (but that probably happens, too).

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