The Verge states the MPA is at it again to try and prevent Torrenting of popular media.
- 💼 The Motion Picture Association (MPA) plans to collaborate with lawmakers to develop legislation targeting piracy websites.
- 🌐 Piracy has seen an increase globally, with video piracy websites receiving 141 billion visits in 2023.
- 🎥 MPA's strategy involves site-blocking to disrupt the connection between pirates and audiences, similar to past efforts like SOPA in 2012.
- 🗣️ Critics express concerns about potential free speech violations if MPA's plans are implemented, citing past experiences with SOPA.
- ⚠️ Protests and opposition from internet users could arise if MPA's plans progress significantly.
Meanwhile Torrent Freak has a list of the top torrenting sites; which they write about every year. Top Torrenting sites of 2024 per TorrentFreak
10 Most Popular Torrent Sites of 2023 * TorrentFreak
- 🌐 YTS remains the most visited torrent site in 2024, followed by 1337x and NYAA.
- 🚀 TorrentGalaxy has seen a significant rise in popularity, reaching the fourth spot.
- 🔄 LimeTorrents makes a comeback to the top 10 list after being absent last year.
- 💬 The list includes globally available English-language torrent sites, excluding some popular non-English ones.
- 🏴☠️ The Pirate Bay, despite its long-standing notoriety, drops to the fifth position.
- 🎮 FitGirl Repacks and IGGGAMES are notable entries on the list due to their focus on gaming content.
- ⚠️ The rankings are based on single domain names; considering proxies and alternative domains would change the rankings.