Possible constructive responses

: Prefer "Magnet" links over downloading .torrent files. They are more efficient and reduce the amount of data stored on your local machine before the download starts. How to Download

Before downloading a file, look at the user feedback. If a file is a "fake" or contains a virus, the community usually flags it quickly.

The success of Torrent9 inevitably attracted the attention of rights holders. In France, the anti-piracy landscape is particularly aggressive, governed by the HADOPI law (now ARCOM). While these agencies typically target individual downloaders, they also wage a technical war against the platforms themselves.

Alex also discovered open-source software and public domain works, which were completely free and legal to use. He started to appreciate the value of content creation and the importance of supporting artists and developers.