live4u129 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi... I'm bored and messing around with my internet. I plugged myself directly into the modem... If I were to start my downloads now, would I have a higher chance of being caught than the router? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switeck Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 A port-forwarded router is the same as running with no router as far as uTorrent is concerned. The only difference is with no router hardware firewall protecting your computer, you'll need a GOOD software firewall to protect your computer from the internet.Either the torrents you are running are being monitored or they are not...whether you are running firewalled has ZERO effect on that either way!Even if you're using a "perfect" ip blocklist to block hostile ip ranges is not sufficient, because copyright-monitoring companies don't need to CONNECT to you to get your ip from other peers, seeds, or trackers. They don't really need solid proof you're actually on the torrent/s they're monitoring to harass your ISP and threating you with copyright violation fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live4u129 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Ewww... That's kinda scary... It makes it seem like the chances of being caught are really big. Are they? If they are I'm done torrenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadWingKnight Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 It's not the getting caught we're worrying about.It's the viruses and hackers we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switeck Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Your ISP has a high probability of receiving a Cease and Desist letter for your ip from the copyright monitoring companies if you're on any torrent they are monitoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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