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I like to download a rare book now and then, but if practical I’d like to be safer about it.

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[–] darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 4 days ago (4 children)

I've never used a vpn for libgen but I understand the need to feel safe and that depends on your threat model. What are the realistic consequences of not using a vpn with libgen for you and does using a vpn mitigate them?

[–] BasedMaquisEddington@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I guess my threat model is my ISP snitching on me. Realistic consequences? Probably none, this is more of about trying to keep it that way and having peace of mind I guess.

[–] darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

In that case, any vpn should suffice.

[–] nibbler@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago

Yep, Swaps the ISP for the VPN provider

only ever gotten a notice for bittorrent. just use cloudflare warp 1.1.1.1 (free) for torrents. for ebooks, never even cared

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