Subj : Which VPN?
To   : Nightfox
From : Philip
Date : Mon Jun 24 2024 05:46 pm

 Re: Which VPN?
 By: Nightfox to Phigan on Mon Jul 03 2023 10:01 am

>   Re: Which VPN?
>   By: Phigan to Hustler on Mon Jul 03 2023 08:44 am
>
>  Ph> - Using torrents or similar file-sharing type services on a network tha
>  Ph> blocks them (public hotspots sometimes) or simply from a network other
>
>  Ph> When you use those VPN services, they know what your originating IP is,
>  Ph> what your destination IP is, and what kind of traffic you're sending to
>  Ph> that destination. It's the same stuff that your ISP would know if you
>  Ph> weren't using the VPN. I'm not sure what difference it makes which one
>  Ph> them has that information. You're already paying your ISP, so unless yo
>  Ph> have some reason not to trust them, why would you go trust some other
>  Ph> rando any more than them?
>
> If you do any torrenting, some ISPs actively monitor torrent activity, where
> ISP with that information..
>
> Nightfox
>


I agree in that I believe most western ISPs (US, Canada, UK etc.) cooperate
with law enforcement if that's your concern. They are, as mentioned, good for
viewing content blocked in your region. They're not going to keep the FBI el al
off your doorstep.

pk
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