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[RxB2038]

So what's your torrent client of choice ? Under which platform ? and why ?

I'll start - I used to use µtorrent, mainly because it was popular and convenient, but last year I abandoned it, mainly because I became fed up with the forced updates, and the forced browser window opening at every unwanted update, the narrowing options has the management pushed their so called "pro" version and the fact that private trackers ban it more and more.

The difficulty was finding an alternative.
I tried a few and settled on qBittorrent (v 4.1.5 when I write this)
My requirements were :

• A familiar interface, not departing too much from what I was used to with µtorrent
• The ability to use RSS downloads (I get a lot of TV shows, it's more convenient to automate and put in different folders)
• A good categorization
• The ability to seed eternally for some chosen torrents (I keep seeding some torrents for several years, usually for private tracker, or e-books)
• An integrated search using several sites/trackers
• No ads

qBittorrent checked all these boxes and more. the RSS Downloader is far better than the one in µtorrent, and you can export/import your rules in a .json file, the search uses plugins found on github (and kept up to date).

Contrary to µtorrent you can rename your torrents and files (prior downloading after downloading or even while downloading)
it's available for :

• Win from XP to 10
• MacOs from Yosemite to Mojave
• Linux (packages for Archlinux, AltLinux, Blackpanther, Debia, Fedora, Gentoo, Magea, Mandriva, openSuse, Pardus, Slackware, Ubuntu)
• in source to compile it yourself

All in all I'm rather happy with it. So what about your client ?

[AnythingOldSchool]

So what's your torrent client of choice ? Under which platform ? and why ?

I'll start - I used to use µtorrent, mainly because it was popular and convenient, but last year I abandoned it, mainly because I became fed up with the forced updates, and the forced browser window opening at every unwanted update, the narrowing options has the management pushed their so called "pro" version and the fact that private trackers ban it more and more.

The difficulty was finding an alternative.
I tried a few and settled on qBittorrent (v 4.1.5 when I write this)
My requirements were :

• A familiar interface, not departing too much from what I was used to with µtorrent
• The ability to use RSS downloads (I get a lot of TV shows, it's more convenient to automate and put in different folders)
• A good categorization
• The ability to seed eternally for some chosen torrents (I keep seeding some torrents for several years, usually for private tracker, or e-books)
• An integrated search using several sites/trackers
• No ads

qBittorrent checked all these boxes and more. the RSS Downloader is far better than the one in µtorrent, and you can export/import your rules in a .json file, the search uses plugins found on github (and kept up to date).

Contrary to µtorrent you can rename your torrents and files (prior downloading after downloading or even while downloading)
it's available for :

• Win from XP to 10
• MacOs from Yosemite to Mojave
• Linux (packages for Archlinux, AltLinux, Blackpanther, Debia, Fedora, Gentoo, Magea, Mandriva, openSuse, Pardus, Slackware, Ubuntu)
• in source to compile it yourself

All in all I'm rather happy with it. So what about your client ?

First off................... I'd like to say a huge big THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE ONLY 5 PEOPLE ON THE ENTIRE INTERNET THAT SEED THEIR TORRENTS!!!!! Just a quick comment before I forget. I don't recommend people changing names of torrents,  or changing file names within those torrents, unless you plan to reupload a fresh new torrent later on.

I never had any prerequisites when it came to a torrent client. My attitude was anything without adware. Good thing for me I was never picky, this attitude made my torrent experience easier. My opinion is that QTorrent is probably the best open source bttorrent application available, rich in features and easy to use. However, I decided to stop using all desktop clients, as I would often forget to check whether or not my VPN was turned on, and it became an issue. So, I strictly do things through my seedbox to avoid all that shit. I can pretty much do the same things and more. The only pain in the ass I hate, is not being able to directly copy and paste Info Hashes to download. I must use magnets instead, or the actual torrent files. But, overall, that inconvenience is just a tiny tiny tiny one.

[phaze1G]

Using qbittorrent due to no ads and the option to do sequential downloads so you can watch media while downloading.

[IC3BURN]

I use a Deluge web client running on my server. It's not what I prefer, but it's easier to plug all these services in for automated downloading, labeling, and moving of torrents. Jackett is a great help for getting the best content quickly without digging through a dozen sites, and it's all served through Organizr with Ombi and Plex for users to enjoy.

[megamarkd]

I cannot for the life of me understand how big business can get away with selling a torrent client, not from the copyright-police side of it nor the users side of it.  But whatever, no need to understand really.

qBittorrent is a good client, but I still prefer Tixati for some reason.  I think I like it's layout better.

[AnythingOldSchool]

I cannot for the life of me understand how big business can get away with selling a torrent client, not from the copyright-police side of it nor the users side of it.  But whatever, no need to understand really.

qBittorrent is a good client, but I still prefer Tixati for some reason.  I think I like it's layout better.

In terms of copyright. Torrent technology itself is legal. In terms of the client, all the client does is request data and receive data. In terms of the tracker itself, it's primary job is to direct traffic. Because files are not stored on the client's site, nothing illegal has occurred. Even if a copyright holder was to complain, they'd be covered under "safe harbor laws" anyway. This is way they get away with putting ads. Second, something as popular as u-torrent, it is bound to have ads on it at some point. 

Very few users are going to click on ads. They're such a nuisance now. I'd think it's safe to say that most people are like myself; the momenet we see ads, we say time for a new application.

[megamarkd]

In terms of copyright. Torrent technology itself is legal. In terms of the client, all the client does is request data and receive data. In terms of the tracker itself, it's primary job is to direct traffic. Because files are not stored on the client's site, nothing illegal has occurred. Even if a copyright holder was to complain, they'd be covered under "safe harbor laws" anyway. This is way they get away with putting ads. Second, something as popular as u-torrent, it is bound to have ads on it at some point. 

Very few users are going to click on ads. They're such a nuisance now. I'd think it's safe to say that most people are like myself; the momenet we see ads, we say time for a new application.

Yeah I remember when the same happened to Vuze.  I'd only hung on to that client after it stopped being Azureus because of nostalgia.

Concerning the torrent client not actually contravening any law, a good number ISP's check if users have torrent activity and throttle connection speed if torrent traffic is detected.  Copyright-police (I don't mean the actual police but collection agencies employed to chase down infringers) have been directly behind the push for that to happen and it happening points at the fact they believe that torrents clients are enabling "illegal piracy".  I find it very odd that the agencies don't try to solicit the developers of torrent clients directly in once way or another especially when they've managed to convince various governments around the world that torrents are purely for piracy and have them ban access to sites such as TPB.

[AnythingOldSchool]

Yeah I remember when the same happened to Vuze.  I'd only hung on to that client after it stopped being Azureus because of nostalgia.

Concerning the torrent client not actually contravening any law, a good number ISP's check if users have torrent activity and throttle connection speed if torrent traffic is detected.  Copyright-police (I don't mean the actual police but collection agencies employed to chase down infringers) have been directly behind the push for that to happen and it happening points at the fact they believe that torrents clients are enabling "illegal piracy".  I find it very odd that the agencies don't try to solicit the developers of torrent clients directly in once way or another especially when they've managed to convince various governments around the world that torrents are purely for piracy and have them ban access to sites such as TPB.

Vuse is a hot mess. Once they started selling those plugin shit, I uninstalled it within the same hour I've installed it. We are pirates! What made them think we wanted to buy f**king extra plugins?

You make an interesting point concerning clients. If they would strike any deal, it would automatically confirm that they knew torrent use wan't illegal. But, the issue is that the movie industry mainly, still lives in the past with the old and antiquated business model. This is their downfall. And even tho they've accepted digital streaming is hear to stay, they still lock up cinematic history in copyright bullshit. There are quite a few people that get paid a whole lot of money to think of the dumbest shit!! It's like talking to a neurosurgeon who doesn't know how to program their VCR.