It’s getting downvoted because it’s not realistic.

A VPN won’t be useful because you’ll have to login to the Usenet server. But (someone please tell me if I’m wrong) I’ve never heard of anyone getting busted downloading stuff from newsgroups.

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Of course. The vast majority of people don’t think about GIGO, and have been conditioned to think that a computer will always give you the right answer.

https://www.mlive.com/life/2025/04/after-kid-rock-says-dumbes-closed-his-detroit-restaurant-he-plans-to-open-one-in-nashville.html

Is this the same restaurant that opened 11 days ago?

It probably requires a subscription to a Usenet provider. ISPs used to provide this service in the states, but I haven’t seen that in a long time. Search for USENET PROVIDER or NEWSGROUP PROVIDER to find a service.

You’ll need a service that has ‘binary’ groups. It will also need to provide access to specific groups that people use for games. There are many, many binary groups, and not all providers give you access to all the groups (for good reasons). Something with ‘gamez’ or ‘warez’ in the group title is a good start.

You’ll need newsreader software. I used Forte Agent back in the day. I’m sure there are better readers out there now. It should have NZB support, and PAR file support is important (you’ll want to look up those terms to learn about them).

Usenet is more complicated than torrenting, but I wouldn’t bother with a VPN on Usenet. Since you’ll have a login for access, a VPN wouldn’t help. But in this case the law enforcement target would be the Usenet provider, not the users.

Reputable VPN.

Strong anti-virus/anti-malware.

Common-sense when running cracks/keygens (are keygens still a thing?)

edit: a good backup plan, in case thongs go awry (yes, I see it. Yes, I’m leaving it.)

You all heard it. This year Hedonism will be held on the front lawn of the Idaho capitol building.

Why would a judge allow this? It’s like showing the jury a made-for-TV movie based on the trial they’re hearing.

How does this work? Can I train it on someone else’s data to steal their WiFi password?

I’ve stolen so many fonts…

Can I have two? I always wanted to do two sex robots at the same time.

It’s called The People’s House for a reason.

Sorry, you’re not going to find The Duck Factory anywhere. Despite being Jim Carrey’s first starring roll, it’s just a formulaic 80s sitcom with limited production value and typical period writing.

I seriously hope they pass this. And then I want to see them start using it against airlines.

nicknamed SERI for “Stop CybERgroomIng.”

Maybe we should have an AI that generates proper acronyms.

No, I don’t want my photos digitally signed and tracked, and I’m sure no whistleblower wants that either.

I’m telling you that “I don’t know how to handle either one without actually getting equipment to handle them.”

I don’t know how to handle either one without actually getting equipment to handle them.

I don’t know…

I was kind of hoping someone else had an answer, but now I’m kind of hoping they don’t. Out of spite.