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User:Deimon

2022-10-09T13:16:03Z

Deimon: blanked my own userpage due to being quite outdated by now

The BakaBT Website

2017-03-10T01:36:26Z

Deimon: Added missing line breaks to normalize everything

=Header=

This page is intended to act as a guide to the BakaBT header visible on all pages. The numbered headings indicate sections of the header. This handy reference image will point out exactly where each of these sections is.

[[File:Header.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]

===1 - Quick links===

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||'''Help Form'''||A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.
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||'''Adopt'''||A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.
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||'''Top 10'''||Some nice statistics.
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||'''Banners'''||A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.
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||'''Forums'''||Go to the forums, where you can ask questions about torrents and the site, or just chat with other BakaBT users.
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||'''Blog'''||The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.
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||'''IRC'''||Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.
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||'''Web IRC'''||Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.
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||'''Rules'''||Read this.
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||'''FAQ'''||And this.
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||'''Wiki'''||What you're on.
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||'''Random'''||Takes you to a random torrent.
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===2 - RSS===

A RSS feed of recently-granted torrents. The results are filtered by the default browse options specified in your profile. 
(Only Power Users)

===3 - Navigation===

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||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.
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||'''Browse'''||Browse all torrents on the site.
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||'''Offered'''||Recently offered torrents that have either not yet been accepted, or have been rejected. The number listed in parenthesis is the number of pending offers. Power Users can mouseover provides links to Upload (the page on which you create a new torrent offer), Sandbox (where you can play around with torrent descriptions) and Templates (a list of description templates for offers).
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||'''Media'''||Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.
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||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.
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||'''Messages'''||Tracker messages (separate from forum messages). This is where you receive PMs from other users, or notifications from the system about torrent swaps, comments on notified torrents, and torrent approvals and deletions.
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===4 - Login===

Your username and a logout/login link.

===5 - Donate button===

Make one-time, or set up monthly, donations and get upload credit.

===6 - Search field===

Search currently accepted torrents. Searches according to your default browse options.

===7 - Stats===

Your tracker stats. In order, overall ratio, total uploaded, total downloaded, number of torrents seeding, number of torrents leeching, and number of unredeemed bonus points.

=Userpage=

This page is intended to act as a guide to the BakaBT profile page. The numbered headings indicate sections of the page. This handy reference image will point out exactly where each of these sections is.

[[File:Userpage.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]

===1 - Friend Controls===

Add this user to your Friend List, or block them.
Your Friend List and the Users you have blocked can be found under [http://bakabt.me/friends.php My friends].
After blocking a user the ''Send Message'' button on your user page is faded out for him and he can no longer send you any PMs.

===2 - User info===

The username and [[FAQ#User_Classes|user class]] of this user. Also, a flag representing the user's country of residence.

===3 - Avatar===

User's [[Site_Rules#Tracker_Avatar_Guidelines|tracker avatar]]. This is the image that appears in torrent offers and comments, separate from the [[Site_Rules#Forum_Ava.2FSig_Guidelines|forum avatar]].

===4 - Public user information===

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||'''Join Date'''||Date user registered with BakaBT.
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||'''Last Seen'''||The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.
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||'''Uploaded'''||Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.
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||'''Downloaded'''||Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.
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||'''Bonus'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].
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||'''Donated'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.
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||'''Freeleech'''||Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] period.
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||'''Bonus Points'''||Number of unredeemed [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]]. "Use" takes you to a page where you can spend your bonus points.
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||'''Share Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.
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||'''Torrent Comments'''||How many times the user has posted a comment on a torrent. The number is a link to a page displaying all of the user's comments.
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===5 - Tabs===

Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.

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||'''Seeding'''||Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.
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||'''Seeded'''||Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.
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||'''Leeching'''||Torrents the user is currently downloading.
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||'''Incomplete'''||Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.
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||'''Leeched'''||Torrents for which the user has downloaded more than they have uploaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is less than 1.
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||'''Uploaded'''||Torrents the user has uploaded through [[How_to_make_an_offer|the offer system]]; rejected offers appear here until pruned.
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||'''Bookmarked'''||Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.
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||'''Wishlist'''||Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.
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||'''Notify'''||Torrents the user has enabled notification for. A message will be sent to you when someone comments on a torrent you have enabled notification for
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||'''Comment'''||Torrents the user has commented on. A torrent will only appear in this list once, even if the user has commented multiple times on it.
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===6 - Categories===

Torrents that match the filtering applied by the options in [[The BakaBT Website#5_-_Tabs|5]]. You can sort by clicking on the respective category.

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||'''Category'''||The category that the torrent falls into. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.
Beside the category-icon is a medal icon which states the torrent-status i.e. if it is leeched or seeded. There are six different medals:
# Green ribbon with golden medal: You have seeded that torrent to a ratio of > 1
# Green ribbon with silver medal: You are seeding this torrent and have already a ratio > 1
# Red ribbon with golden medal: You have leeched this torrent but haven't reached a ratio > 1
# Red ribbon with silver medal: You are leeching this torrent
# Red ribbon with bronze medal: You have leeched a part of this torrent but not all data and haven't reached a ratio > 1
# Round medal: You have uploaded this torrent onto BakaBT
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||'''Name'''||Name of the torrent. Underneath are the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Keywords|keywords (tags)]] associated with it. If you uploaded this torrent there will be two icons beside the name. The first one is for editing the description, the second one for editing the torrent info.
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||'''S/L'''||Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.
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||'''Size'''||Size of the torrent data.
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||'''Up'''||The user's recorded upload for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.
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||'''Down'''||The user's recorded download for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.
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||'''Ratio'''||The individual ratio of this torrent. The large, colourised number is up / down; the smaller, gray number is upload divided by torrent size. Inf indicates that the user has not downloaded any data of this torrent.
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=Torrent Details=

This page is intended to act as a guide to the layout used on the torrent pages. The numbered headings indicate sections of the page. This handy reference image will point out exactly where each of these sections is.

[[File:Torrent-details.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]

===1 - Torrent icon===

Torrent type. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.

===2 - Torrent title===

Title of the torrent.

===3 - Keywords===

The [[How_to_make_an_offer#Keywords|keywords (tags)]] associated with this torrent.

===4 - Swap notice===

Date the torrent was last swapped.

===5 - Download===

Click to download the .torrent file. Also listed is the size of the torrent.

===6 - User interface===

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||'''Bookmark'''||Keep this torrent listed in your bookmarks. Also used to calculate related torrents.
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||'''Blacklist'''||Torrent's you choose to add to your blacklist appear as greyed out on browse/search results page.
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||'''Wishlist'''||A list of torrents to download... sometime. You're notified when a torrent on your wishlist is swapped.
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||'''Notify Me'''||Sends you notifications when new comments are posted.
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||'''Report'''||[[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report this torrent]] for not following the rules. Power users only.
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===7 - Other versions box===

Category box with the different [[Format_Preferences#Video Groupings|video format alternatives]].

===8 - Torrent info tabs===

Tabs that provide interesting information about this torrent. Clicking leads to boxes 9-12.

===9 - Statistics===

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||'''Type'''||Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.
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||'''Size'''||Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.
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||'''Completed'''||How many people have finished downloading the torrent.
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||'''Last activity'''||[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]
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||'''Peers'''||The swarm overview.
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||'''Freeleech'''||Whether the torrent benefits from [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] or not.
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||'''Added'''||When this torrent was added to the pool.
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||'''Snatches'''||Number of times the .torrent file was downloaded.
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||'''Last Seed'''||How much time has passed since a new seed has entered the swarm.
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===10 - Filelist===

A list of the files included in the torrent and their sizes. If contained in folders, you can expand all. 
Can be viewed as plain text.

===11 - Peerlist===

Detailed information about the swarm. Power users only.

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||'''User/IP'''||A link to the user's profile, or an IP address for users connected via the public key.
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||'''Upl.'''||Total amount uploaded of this torrent. This is the field that the list is sorted by.
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||'''Downl.'''||Total amount downloaded.
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||'''Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded for this torrent.
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||'''Complete'''||How much of the torrent the user has downloaded.
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||'''Time'''||Total active time. Hts*30/60.
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||'''Idle'''||Time since last announce.
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||'''Hts'''||Number of announces. Time*60/30.
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||'''Client'''||The Bittorrent client being used.
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===12 - Related===

Other torrents bookmarked by users who bookmarked this torrent.

=Forum RSS Feed=

This tutorial will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.

The BakaBT forums is designed by "Simple Machine Forums", although a pain to initially set up, it is one of the most flexible and capable free forum software's available.
That being said; a lot of thought went into how to make it user friendly to the members, but also so that Administration can not only easily moderate, but also obtain a constant flow of information as needed for themselves as well as members, and in certain instances; Of Members.
To this end Simple Machines Forum developers created one of the most comprehensive Feed Systems available for forums to date.

==Preparation==

First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:
http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?type=rss;action=.xml

Simple Machine Forum utilizes this URL similar to a code build. It is the basis for the feed building blocks and is where all the feeds from here on out will begin.
Simple Machine Forum allows you to build on the initial URL so that it can target Categories, Boards, and Topics, among other things, but for this Tutorial we will concentrate on Boards and Topics, as this is the most relevant to us, and all BakaBT members.

Simple Machine Forum designers kept all available technology in the loop. Although the feed is initially an RSS .91, it can be changed to accommodate any type of feed from Atom to RSS 2.0
The following is the available manipulations to the RSS Feed available to everyone:

* ;type=atom - Atom
* ;type=rdf - RDF
* ;type=rss - RSS 0.91
* ;type=rss2 - RSS 2.0

''Do not worry if this makes no sense at this time as it will all come together...''

Now that we know what type of feeds are available to all of us how can we target Boards and Topics??? 
Again: Simple Machine Forum Developers were thinking, and gave us a list of options to add to the initial URL.

The following is example expansions to the initial URL that can be added.

* limit=x - display the "x" number of posts (if number is less than 5, it will display 5. If number is larger than 255, it will display 255).
* board=y - display only posts from board "y"
* boards=x,y,z - display only posts from the specified boards
* topic=y - display only posts from board in which topic "y" is located

There is just a little more information to disseminate before we get to the heart of this tutorial. 
The folks at Simple Machines Forum also gave us "Sub-action(s)". Now without listing all of the available Sub-Actions, I will just show the two that immediately affect all BakaBT members:

* Recent Posts (displays the most recent posts that you can see)
sa=recent
* News (displays the first post from the most recent topics that you can see)
sa=news

==Creating the custom feed==

Now that we have all the parts that are required, let's put it all together. 
The following are examples of targeted Feeds from the BakaBT forums:

BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example) 
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2]

BakaBT - Site Feedback & Rules (Topic Example) 
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss]

In the above examples you will find that I have color coded the the various parts that will be required in order to obtain the Targeted Feed that we want. 
As you can see in the light blue is the initial Forum URL.

::'''NOTE:'''
::Now as we build the URL coding up, you must add a "semi-colon" ( ; ) after each addition to the URL.

In the above examples: 
The Green is the defined "Sub-Action". Most commonly we will utilize "sa=recent" in our URL(s), as this will give a rolling feed, and not just the first post to a topic.

The Navy Blue area defines the the topic or board that we wish to obtain a feed from.

The Purple area defines how many posts will be fed to us via the Feed. I tend to leave this at 20, as this will limit bandwidth load to the forum server, and allow our Feed to load faster as well...You can not do less than a five (5) posts, and you can not request more than 255 at any given time. If you want more than 20 feeds, be respectful of the forum and the server, as this will start introducing a large drain on the bandwidth from the forum server.

The Red represents the the Feed type. In my case, I tend to leave mine as RSS2 as this qualifies for the most information with least trouble from the four available types.

===Examples===

Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?

Lets take the example of the first example feed above:

BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)
http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2

This one is labeled "BakaBT - New Torrent Requests".

If you look at your browser's Address bar you will see something like this: 
*[[File:Forum-rss1.jpg]]

Off all the things in the Address bar we only want a certain part, we want to know if this is a topic or a board and what the number sequence is; 
In this case we are interested in "topic=22306.0" 
*[[File:Forum-rss2.jpg]]

Now that I have the information required, I am going to take my Example code and copy/paste the "topic=22306.0" into it:

So I will go from this:
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2]

To this:
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2]

'''Now here is a kick in the shorts:''' 
''Listing "Topics" will rarely work, if you list a "Topic" in your URL, it will most likely refer to the Board it is posted tom and not the topic directly. If a Child Board is buried to deep from the initial board development, the system will refer to the parent board one layer up. So "Boards" are more reliable.''

Since the Child board was buried to deep in the forum structure, you find that the example gives you a feed for the Parent "Board"

So lets, pick a board as an example - Forum/Thread Games: 
*[[File:Forum-rss3.jpg]]

Check the Address bar in your browser: 
*[[File:Forum-rss4.jpg]]

Again: all we are interested in is the Board and the Numbers: 
*[[File:Forum-rss5.jpg]]

Once again I am going to copy and paste "board=41.0" into my prepared URL: 
So this:
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2]

Becomes this:
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2]

Now to test and see if the Feed work, we will copy and paste the new code into the Address bar and see if we get a correct feed.
Indeed we find that this works: 
*[[File:Forum-rss7.jpg]]

===Final Notes.===
As demonstrated above, it is always better to utilize a Board over a Topic, as the Board reference is reliable.
I know this has been a long road, but purposely done for a reason, so that you will understand all of the available options, actions, and consequences you will face as you develop your feed URL. 
Experiment a bit, find the boards you want and the topics you desire, and see what works best, and what feeds you require to monitor, everything you need to know is in the tutorial just given.

I hope that the BakaBT members will find this of some use it targeting feeds to their individual needs.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask

Regards 
[http://bakabt.me/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]

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2009-07-27T17:30:27Z

Deimon: /* Video Playback */ removed ''needs work'' on Windows

User:Deimon

2009-07-27T17:29:13Z

Deimon:

[[User:Deimon|Aemony]] (aka [[User:Deimon|Deimon]] or [[User:Deimon|GsDeimon]]) is just one of the 30,400 (as of the 24 Aug 2008) power users on BoxTorrents.
Located in south Sweden, he often sits in his chair, having fun with his dear computer all day long, when he's not in school, being taught programming and common network knowledge.

'''Things he does while being ''in the chair'':'''
* Reads through the thousands pages manga he've gotten from BoxTorrents.
* Watches anime ''(but it's more likely he does this being in his bed)''.
* Chats with his pals through WLM.
* Browses aimlessly through the internet.
* Creates and codes a website, or creates a PHP-script ''(but never publish it)''.
* Plays a game or two.
* Edits a Wiki user page aimlessly.
* Cuddles with his cat.
* Restarts his PC after one of the many BSOD it has.
* Wines.
* Smiles, ''but never fully laughs''.
* Wishes he was ''away from his chair''.

User:Deimon

2009-07-27T17:28:46Z

Deimon:

[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] (aka [[User:Deimon|GsDeimon]]) is just one of the 30,400 (as of the 24 Aug 2008) power users on BoxTorrents.
Located in south Sweden, he often sits in his chair, having fun with his dear computer all day long, when he's not in school, being taught programming and common network knowledge.

'''Things he does while being ''in the chair'':'''
* Reads through the thousands pages manga he've gotten from BoxTorrents.
* Watches anime ''(but it's more likely he does this being in his bed)''.
* Chats with his pals through WLM.
* Browses aimlessly through the internet.
* Creates and codes a website, or creates a PHP-script ''(but never publish it)''.
* Plays a game or two.
* Edits a Wiki user page aimlessly.
* Cuddles with his cat.
* Restarts his PC after one of the many BSOD it has.
* Wines.
* Smiles, ''but never fully laughs''.
* Wishes he was ''away from his chair''.

User:Deimon

2009-07-27T17:28:17Z

Deimon:

[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] (aka [[User:Deimon|GsDeimon]]) is just one of the 30,400 (as of the 24 Aug 2008) power users on BoxTorrents.
Located in south Sweden, he often sits in his chair, having fun with his dear computer all day long, when he's not in school, being taught programming and common network knowledge.

'''Things he does while being ''in the chair'':'''
* Reads through the thousands pages manga he've gotten from BoxTorrents.
* Watches anime ''(but it's more likely he does this being in his bed)''.
* Chats with his pals through WLM.
* Browses aimlessly through the internet.
* Creates and codes a website, or creates a PHP-script ''(but never publish it)''.
* Plays a game or two.
* Edits a Wiki user page aimlessly.
* Cuddles with his cat.
* Restarts his PC after one of the many BSOD it has.
* Wines.
* Smiles, but never fully laughs.
* Wishes he was ''away from his chair''.

Talk:Windows Video Playback

2009-07-27T10:49:11Z

Deimon:

== Active Threads ==

=== VLC Media Player ===

I propose a move of VLC Media Player up to Acceptable. Since the 1.0.0 release VLC correctly renders subtitles for once. Both in position and style + embedded fonts. Of course this doesn't mean that it is crash free, as I experienced a crash everytime I closed VLC when it was playing a movie which had an embedded subtitle font. >_> But atleast it's not as sucky as it was before. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 10:48, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

=== MPlayer ===

I'm not changing this right now, 'cause I don't want to start an edit war or anything, but MPlayer is only "acceptable"? It uses its own codec tree without polluting your installation! That's a big plus, right there. Joystick interface, infa-red remote control, unparalleled keyboard control... And there's been a user friendly Windows GUI version out for some while now. So, gimme some good arguments why it shouldn't go under "good" or perhaps "一番". [[User:iddqd|iddqd]]

Maybe because it's a fact that less multiple choices makes a better and easier life? As CCCP only includes Zoom and MPC I guess that's why those are the only ones recommended, but you might be right to put MPlayer as a recommended as well since it's a cross platform player. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 07:28, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Less choices make things better? It's not relevent or anthing, but I disagree with that statement more than anyone has disagreed with anything, ever.
Anyway, in hindsight, perhaps MPlayer is better where it is. The emphesis on keyboard control over menus is sure to confuse people who are only familiar with standard Windows players. [[User:iddqd|iddqd]]

Not going off-topic or anything, I just wanted to correct my statement. I meant less selections of one choice makes it all much easier. Instead of having many things to choose (think of the page not categorized in recommended / normal / not recommended), the end-time user have a much easier choice if we limit down the selection to a minimum in the recommended category. That way, the average user only have to read through the few recommened players and take one which fits him, making his choice much easier, instead of making him read through all pages, which exists, of info on all of the players, and finally decide on a player. Sorry for my bad english which surface sometimes. :P If you look for it in IRL you'll see that this statement exists almost anywhere, making everything easier for the user/customer/whatever to buy/choose (or whatever they do) from a short list, instead of putting them in the position to choice from multiple selections, from which they have almost no experience from or information. I guess this went off-topic... Again, sorry for my english skills, they sometimes mess up what I'm trying to say. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 15:16, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

== Closed Threads ==

=== K-Lite ===

I removed '''Recommended''' from K-Lite Mega Codec Pack. I can understand why the Lite pack would be recommended but not the Mega Codec Pack since it has a ton of unnessesary codecs. [[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 13:00, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

I do not see why '''Recommended''' was removed from K-Lite. K-lite has served me for years and has worked without error and is combined with WMPC makes it one of the best codec pack. If you only beef with it is that it says mega pack then just make it be titled " K-Lite ".
[[User:Mur|Mur]] 14:18, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Everything BoxTorrents are about is anime/manga related stuff, right? And for that the users '''only''' need a minimal pack as CCCP. And as it's stated under CCCP, it's only reason for existing is to give people watching anime a useful codec pack '''without''' the use of extensive codec packs as K-Lite. Further on, since the majority of the fansubs groups '''only''' recommend CCCP I believe that BoxTorrent should follow this as well. And remember, nothing deserves to be entitled '''Recommended''' just because one user likes it. To be entitled '''Recommended''' we need to seriously debate if it deserves it. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 18:02, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Then why don't you make a poll on which codec pack people use on the forums then.[[User:Mur|Mur]] 20:21, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

If you don't like it, then change it! thats why this is a '''wiki'''. --[[User:MarchHare|MarchHare]] 02:39, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Personally I really want to know what people are using and if my opinion is one sided. It would be nice to see what the community as a whole thinks and not just a few people. [[User:Mur|Mur]] 06:54, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

=== Organized ===

The page would be better if it was categorised as [[BT Clients]] is, with Good / Acceptable / Bad, and not in alphabetic order as it is now. [[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 13:00, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Altered to Recommended/Not Recommended to match the BT_Clients page. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 07:34, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

=== KMPlayer ===

Out of curiosity, is the player labeled as KMPlayer intended to be [http://kmplayer.kde.org/ Konqueror Media Player (KMPlayer)] or [http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/index.php The KMPlayer]? I honestly don't know if the first runs MKV files or not. It's not listed on the wikipedia MKV page as one that can run them, but that is, in fact, a wiki so it could be wrong. I personally use the second to play files now, and have found it to be fairly impressive.

Do you really need to ask that? The link points at [http://kmplayer.kde.org/ Konqueror Media Player (KMPlayer)], so how could you believe otherwise? But since you asked, I changed the title. --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 07:28, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Konqueror Media Player is for KDE, not Windows. I've never heard of this other KMPlayer before now, but it's unrelated to the KDE one. -iddqd

Just for the sake of argument. KDE for Windows exists, and I'm quite sure the Konqueror Media Player is bundled in that package. >_> --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 10:48, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

2008-09-12T04:53:03Z

Deimon: added Real Alternative and QuickTime Alternative

This article is aimed at providing useful information regarding playback on Windows based computers.

==A List of Commonly Used Players==

===Recommended===
;[http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ Media Player Classic (MPC)]:This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide.

;[http://www.inmatrix.com/ Zoom Player]:This player is included in [[CCCP]], may have playback issues in Vista. Very nice, relatively easy to use interface. Do not download the Professional versions, download the standard edition. The professional versions are trials, they stop working after a while. Has an installation center that installs all CCCP codecs for you.

===Acceptable===
;[http://www.marbit.com.pl/show.php?cat=allplayer&page=index.php&lang=english ALLPlayer]:This player will utilize CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.

;[http://coreplayer.com/ Coreplayer]:Developed by the same team that developed the CoreAVC codec. It does not uililize [[CCCP]], meaning it only uses internal filters. Also it will not render subtitles.

;[http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio/ JetAudio Player]:

;[http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/index.php The KMPlayer]:Good player, but may change font of subtitles during playback. Utilizes internal codecs.

;[http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer]:This player only utilizes internal codecs & filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but the keyboard orientated interface can be confusing to people used to menu driven players.

;[http://www.corecoded.com/ The Core Media Player (TCMP)]:Not to be confused with the Coreplayer (see above). It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.

;[http://www.winamp.com/ WinAmp 5]:Will work fine if configured correctly. Subtitles must be loaded manually.

;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.

===Not Recommended===

;[http://www.bsplayer.org/ BSPlayer]:We don't suggest anyone uses this player. It is filled with bugs.

;[http://www.divx.com/ DivX Player]:This player is semi-compatible with [[CCCP]]. It will play MKV, OGM, and MP4 files, but it cannot play audio files. Not recommended for use. Tends to pixelate the image in certain instances.

;[http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ FFPlayer]:Doesn't utilize vsfilter.

;[http://www.apple.com/quicktime/ QuickTime]:Will play AVI and MP4 files (depends on installed QT codecs), but cannot handle MKV or OGM files. Ignores [[CCCP]]. To play QuickTime files, it is recommended that you use the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm QT Alternative] which works in conjuction with Media Player Classic.

;[http://www.real.com/ RealPlayer 10]:Loads [[CCCP]] with AVI files, but won't load MKV or OGM files. To play Real files, it is recommended that you use the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative] which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.

;[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]:This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not utilize external codecs and has a slow, buggy interface. It also does not render subtitles correctly. Only recommended to keep around as a last-ditch effort for playing stubborn video files.

==Codecs and Codec Packs==

===Codec Packs===

;[[CCCP]] (Recommended):
* [[CCCP]] stands for Combined Community Codec Pack and was created to consolidate the filter packs of many different fansub groups into a single reliable filter pack that is shared by all of the fansub groups.
* Stability is high, [[CCCP]] claim to have no bugs.
* Lightweighted (it only includes what you really need).
[http://www.cccp-project.net/ CCCP Homepage]

;[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm K-Lite Mega Codec Pack]:
* Plays almost every video available, even rare (for playback of anime you don't need most of them).
* Comes bundled with Media Player Classic.
[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm K-Lite Mega Codec Pack on Free-Codecs.com].

;[http://www.xpcodecpack.com/ XP Codec Pack]:
* Plays many different formats, it's like a little heavier pack than [[CCCP]].
* Gets regular updates (this means it may not be stable all times).
[http://www.xpcodecpack.com/ XP Codec Pack Homepage]

===Codecs===
;[[CoreAVC]] Professional (Recommended if you have trouble with h264 encodes):
Refer to [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=8513.0 Psyren's guide]

;[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative]
Allows you to play Real Media (.rm) files in a media player without the need to install Real Player.
;[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm QuickTime Alternative]
Allows you to play QuickTime (.mov) files in a media player without the need to install QuickTime. It also allows you to stream video and sound from the Internet using QuickTime.

Talk:FAQ

2008-09-12T04:48:47Z

Deimon:

FAQ

2008-09-12T04:47:36Z

Deimon:

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'''What makes BoxTorrents different?'''

There are many anime torrent sites but BoxTorrents is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide only torrents for completed anime or anime-related material and we pick only the best versions. Not everyone may submit new torrents: only Power Users, users who seem to have at least some experience with our site, and other appointed users. All submissions are thoroughly checked before they are added to our ever growing list of series; by ''ever growing'', we really mean ever growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. In short: 'quality over quantity' and 'ease of use'. Do keep in mind that BoxTorrents exists because of its users; old content is still available because of many dedicated seeders, so sharing is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BoxTorrents, we suggest you read the rules! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

If you see anything in here that is out of date or incorrect, or you'd like to add something, please contact [http://www.boxtorrents.com/userdetails.php?id=260057 psyren].

== Site content information ==
=== What is this Bittorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files? ===

Check out [http://www.btfaq.com Brian's Bittorrent FAQ and Guide].

=== How do I watch the files I download? ===

Visit [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this page] and have a look around.
The CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) is the simplest codec pack available on the internet, and the simplest codec pack to set up. Out of the box, it is practically guaranteed to play anything that you throw at it (from our site, of course).
If you have any problems, please look [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=27.0 here] for possible solutions. If you can't find one, you may either post in the forums asking for help or use the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php Help Form].

=== Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? ===

[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources: [http://anidb.net AniDB], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://www.animenfo.com AnimeNFO]. Each site offers unique information on any given title.

For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].

== User information ==
=== I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! ===

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.
Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

=== I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me? ===

Please use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

=== Can you rename my account? ===

Users can rename their account on the tracker by using [http://www.boxtorrents.com/changename.php this form]. Please note that the user is required to be a power user with report privileges.

=== Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? ===

Used accounts are pruned after 6 months. Unused accounts are pruned sooner (0 download, 0 upload).

=== My account is gone! Can you recover it? ===

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

=== What is MY ratio? ===

Click on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile link], then on your user name (at the top).

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio takes into account those values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

=== Why is my IP displayed on my details page? ===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Other users do not see that information.

=== Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death) ===

This problem sometimes occurs with MSIE. Close all Internet Explorer windows and open Internet Options in the control panel. Click the Delete Cookies button. You should now be able to login.
Another solution is to visit http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php

=== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.

This means that other peers in the swarm will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This has obviously a detrimental effect on the overall speed.

The way to solve the problem involves opening the ports used for incoming connections (the same range you defined in your client) on the firewall and/or configuring your NAT server to use a basic form of NAT for that range instead of NAPT (the actual process differs widely between different router models. Check your router documentation and/or support forum. You will also find lots of information on the subject at [http://www.portforward.com PortForward]).

=== What are the different user classes? ===
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! User ||align="left"| Normal user, can choose to view hentai.
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! Power User ||align="left"|Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make offers of torrents they wish to upload.
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! Uploader ||align="left"|These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the Box community.
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! Power Uploader ||align="left"| Same as power user but with upload rights.
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! Moderator/Admins ||align="left"| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
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=== How do I become a Power User? ===

Upload at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 1.

=== How do I view peer lists for torrents? ===

Become a Power User and click on the Peer List tab under torrent descriptions. Non-Power Users can not view peer lists.

=== How do I add an avatar to my profile? ===

First, find an image that you like, and that is within the rules. Then you will have to upload to some webspace, such as Photobucket, Upload-It! or ImageShack. All that is left to do is copy the URL (direct link) you were given when uploading it to the avatar field in your profile.

Please do not add a comment just to test your avatar. If everything is alright you'll see it in your details page.

=== I am warned, what do I do? ===

'''What is a warning?'''
* A warning means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, you may not download. If you are warned it means you did something very wrong. The warning is there to protect other users, do keep in mind that BoxTorrents only works because many users put in some effort and bandwidth to keep our torrents healthy.

'''Why was I warned?'''
* The warning may be set automatically if your ratio drops below a certain point or it may be set by a moderator if you broke a rule. In the second case, warnings will be longer depending on the severity of your offence that garnered the warning.

'''Ok, so now what?'''
* While your are warned you may not download; you are only allowed to seed. When you are warned an ''evaluation'' time will be scheduled (usually 1 week ahead), your account is then re-evaluated and if your ratio is high enough the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled, and so on.
If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio ;) ) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by increasing your upload. The most obvious way is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?|What are bonus torrents?]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/donate.php donation] page.

== Tracker Issues ==
===Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed===
Cause: Your ratio is too low.

Solution: Seed more and improve your ratio.

=== I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account. ===

Cause: Your passkey's secrecy has been compromised.

Solution: See the entry below.

=== People are using my torrent key / I accidentally posted my torrent key ===

Cause: Your torrent key identifies you as a user; never give it to anyone. Staff will never ask for you torrent key.

Solution: Go to your Profile and generate a new key, all your old torrents will become invalid immediately so you will have to re-download your torrents.

=== I accidentally posted a link to download.php and I'm being charged for the downloads ===

Cause: When you are logged in the download.php links are for your user, if you post them people will get your torrent and your key. If you are logged out the links are anonymous, posting them elsewhere will not work as they are only valid for 24 hours. Generating a new key does not solve this problem.

Solution: Wait 24 hours for the download link to become invalid (download links are only valid for 24 hours) or remove the download link from where you posted it. If no more new people are given your key you can generate a new key to get rid of the 'leechers'.

=== I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage. ===

Cause: You downloaded a public torrent.

Solution: Log in and re-download the torrent.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent pass" ===

Cause: The tracker can not find a user associated with the torrent pass you're sending it in your announce URL.

Solution: Re-download the torrent from the site.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent" ===

Cause: The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

Solution: Check if the torrent has been swapped or replaced. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that has become blacklisted.

=== "Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" ===

Cause: You are downloading too many torrents.

Solution: Users are allowed to download 3 torrent at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are allegedly downloading.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with an icon that looks like a yellow ball with a red "'''B'''" inside. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100%) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/bonus.php bonus] page (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

== Statistics Tracking ==
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BoxTorrents uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will allow people to generate torrent traffic under your account. We will not be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have.

=== My stats are not updating, what can I do? ===

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then:Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.If that doesn't help, go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step.Use only official non-beta clients.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage)Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

''See [[BT_Clients]] for more information on what BitTorrent clients you can use.''

There is currently no restriction on which clients you may use, but this will most likely change in the future. The tracker updates your stats correctly for most Bittorrent clients. However, we still recommend that you use the following clients:
- '''uTorrent''' [http://www.utorrent.com/ website]
- '''Azureus''' (aka Vuze) [http://http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ website]

For any client, we urge you to keep it up to date, most clients have had some problems with earlier versions.

Also, clients in alpha or beta version should be avoided.

We neither recommend nor will we provide support for:
- BitComet
- BitLord (modified BitComet with spyware added)
- Shareaza

=== Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile? ===

If for some reason (e.g. PC crash or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never have had its finished information sent and will be listed until the peer information times out. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile? ===

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== Why do I sometimes see torrents I'm not leeching in my profile?! ===

Under our new keying system, it is not possible for the tracker to confuse you with another peer. If you see torrents listed in your profile that you are DEFINITELY not leeching/seeding on, then we suggest you take the following actions:
'''Change the e-mail and password on your account.''' If you did not give out your passkey then someone either has access to your email account or your Boxtorrents user account (or both).'''Go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and generate a new torrent pass.''' This will invalidate all your previous torrents ending whatever damage was done to your account. You will need to redownload your torrents.

=== Can I login from different computers? ===

Yes.

=== Can I seed from different computers? ===

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers''' as the tracker will not understand. In the worst case you will banned.

== Uploading ==
=== Why can't I upload torrents? ===

Power Users can make offers of torrents they wish to upload, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Staff members and certain approved users are permitted to upload directly without having to go through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

=== How do I make an offer if I'm a Power User? ===

First, begin by reading this section of the FAQ to make sure that you fully understand what is required of you. Failure to do so will see your offer rejected (depending on the mood of the staff member who handles it). Once you have finished reading, click the 'Offer' button on the left side of the page. When creating your torrent, be sure to set the 'private' flag, or the system will automatically reject your torrent. Once you've created your torrent, fill in the description of your torrent. Once you submit your torrent for approval, it will join a queue of torrents awaiting judgement. You may leave your client 'seeding' your torrent at this point, but make sure you redownload the torrent from the website to have your passkey added to the announce URL (you may also add this manually if you wish, but it is not recommended). If granted, your torrent will be immediately added to Box's torrent pool (and if you are 'seeding', you will begin immediately). If rejected, your torrent will remain in 'limbo', sitting on the queue with 'rejected' status until either you or a mod removes it.

=== What does 'Semi-granted' mean? ===

Offers require the approval of two admins or moderators before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-granted' is the state an offer acquires when one admin/mod has granted it, pending further approval.

=== What can/can't I put in my torrents? ===

Please refer to our [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] and ('''ESPECIALLY''') the [[Blacklist]].

=== What should I put in the description? ===

Always include who released the files and as specfic as possible an indication of the quality (bit rate, codec, etc.). '''See the next paragraph for more details'''.
Include a short description of what you're uploading, usually people include a short plot summary; be careful of spoilers though.

You may mark-up your text using BBcode or HTML; you can find many examples of nice templates in other peoples' descriptions. While this is not necessary, you may like to 'pretty up' your description.
It's also very much appreciated if you include images and/or screenshots and links to sites like AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork, although it is not necessary.
Please note: when using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description, or the system will not know that you are using HTML and will treat your commands differently.

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. '''With the exclusion of OST torrents, all descriptions MUST have genres specified in the description.''' In addition:
For series/movies/OVAs, a plot summary and file details (sub group with video and audio codecs at the very least) will suffice.For OSTs, track listings and file information (codec, bit rate (if applicable), and ripper at the very least) will do.For manga, a plot summary and the scanlation group are the minimum requirements.

=== What is a good title for my torrent? ===

The title only needs to contain the original Japanese title and possibly the English title as well. You may add the name(s) of the involved group(s) in the title as well (example: Japanese Title | English Title [fansub]). Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).

=== What are good key words for my torrent? ===

You have to see the key words as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose key words that truthfully reflect the content of the files you're uploading and that allows it to be found in different ways than just searching for a title.

Good key words are: genres*, 720p/1080p, fansub group, author, director, that kind of stuff. Someone might be interested in all of "Miyazaki's" or Studio 4C works, searching for Miyazaki resp. Studio 4C will match the key words and you have what you're looking for.

Bad key words are: anything that appears in the title of the torrent or is already expressed otherwise (OST, OVA, HD, Movie, etc.). Alternate titles, codecs, and your own personal comments do not belong in key words. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as key words, even if they are already included in your torrent title.

*- When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.

===='''Guidelines:'''====

* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what key words would I be looking for?" and "which key words are not needed?"
* Secondly, drop near duplicate key words like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.
* Add only useful key words. No one will search for key words such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.
* Do '''not''' add duplicate key words, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php key word list].
* This also holds for fansub names: add either (for instance) Abacus Subs or AbSubs, but not both; the latter is preferred because it is shorter.Do '''not''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.
* Check the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php list of key words] for existing key words and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''matching other key words is better than making a new one'''.
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords Wiki article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.

====Keyword syntax====

We've just discussed the semantics of keywords, but what about the syntax? First of all, not all characters are allowed. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes (-) and spaces are allowed. Furthermore, a keyword is allowed to have two spaces, no more. If you're making a keyword of a composed word (for instance: Mamoru Oshii) keep it one keyword, don't add a comma in between. Genres like "Magical girl" and "Law and Order" should also be written without commas.

====Adding key words to your torrent====

The field for entering key words is above the description entry box. Typing in a word (or part of a word) will call up suggestions in a box. These suggestions are comprised of key words that already exist on BoxTorrents. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency. Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many key words as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the key words, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it). Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.

If you need to add a key word that isn't suggested, type it into the key word field and click on Add. This key word will be sent for moderation. If the key word is approved, it will be added to our official key word list and will appear on your torrent immediately. If rejected, it will be blacklisted, and will not show up again.

=== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ===

"Extra files" allow you to add (small) files to your torrent, files which you want to include but don't really belong in the torrent. You can think of SFV/MD5 files for file verification (or hash tables in general) or NFO files for credits and info. You are not allowed to add images. Linking to the files will not work, the link is dynamic and becomes invalid after 24 hours.

Any and all files released by the original source should be included as "extra files" (granted they do not violate the "extra files" rules, such as credits pages from manga. Leave those INSIDE your torrent).
All video torrents (series/movies/ova) should have, but do not require, at least an SFV or MD5 file with (official) hashes. You can get the CRCs from the fansubbers website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes).

DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will not be accepted if this is the case.

=== How do I attach extra files? ===

Simply edit your torrent (after it's been offered or uploaded), and there will be a box for you to enter the path of files you with to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.

=== What should I put in my torrents? ===

What we look for in torrents are:

* [[FAQ#What should I put in the description?|A good description]]
* File quality: Free of hash errors.
* File consistency: If possible, all files released by a single group, all file names in the same format as they were originally released by the group involved (original file names). This applies to ALL torrents.
* File structure: Do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily. An example would be packing episodes 1-12 in one folder, and 13-24 in another within the same torrent. '''If uploading a manga, please follow these directions:''' Overlook archiving if the manga is very short (a oneshot), or if the scanlator(s) have released the entire manga in a single file. In these cases, unzip the file, but do not make any further modifications to folder structure or file names. If the scanlator(s) release a manga zipped by chapter (assuming there is more than one), retain the archived chapters and offer the files in that state.
* No 'unnecessary' files: do not include codecs or programs. Acceptable files are external translation notes (for series/movies/OVAs) and credits pages (for manga)). If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the comments of your torrent offer.

=== What is this torrent swapping feature? ===

If, for any reason, something is wrong with your torrent (such as containing improper files or lacking a version 2 of an episode), you may request to swap the .torrent file. This will negate the need to delete the torrent and upload it again. You may apply to swap your own torrent files when they are either in the Offer stage or they are registered with the tracker.

To do so, edit your torrent. There will be a section for you to select a new .torrent file to replace the current one and a space for you to enter a reason why. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request.

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

No. This generates extra traffic for the tracker without users visiting the site itself. It also usually results in the torrent being overrun by bad leechers, as users are not aware of the site rules.

Complaints from other sites' administrative staff about our torrents being posted on their sites will result in the banning of the users responsible.

(However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice.)

== Downloading/Seeding ==
=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file. The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is an incentive for people to become Power Users, and also provides a higher seed base when other users are permitted to join the swarm.

=== What do I do if a torrent has no seeds? ===

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===

'Uploading' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.

'Seeding' is uploading data on a torrent once you have completed the download.

=== Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear? ===

There may be three reasons for this:
# The torrent may have been out-of-sync with the [[Rules|site rules]].
# The uploader or a moderator may have deleted it because it contained bad files. A replacement will probably be uploaded to take its place.
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party.

=== I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back? ===

Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:
1) Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.
2) Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding. (e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has a ratio percentage figure which you can adjust)3) Force the torrent to start (e.g., in uTorrent, right click on the torrent entry and click 'Force Start'). This will force your client to ignore the rule mentioned above and seed until you stop the torrent.4) If all else fails, remove the torrent from your client, and see below for instructions on how to restore it to your client.

=== How do I resume a broken download or (re)seed something? ===

Open the .torrent file in your client. When your client asks you for a download location, choose the location of the existing file(s), force a recheck/rehash. Start the torrent, and it will resume/reseed (see the entry above for more information).
Please note that most clients will require that file names match the ones specified in the .torrent file when it comes to multi-file torrents. Make sure that this is the case, or your client will not detect the files you have pointed it to.
If, for whatever reason, you have decided to rename your files, then you have two choices:
1) (Re)Rename your files to match the torrent's.2) Find a torrent client that supports custom file names in multi-file torrents. At the time of this guide, the newest uTorrent beta and Azureus clients support individual custom file names in multi-file torrents. For more information, see the programs' web pages.

=== I'm seeding a torrent, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything! ===

First, check that you actually have someone to upload any data to. If you are on a torrent that has something like 10 seeders and 2 leechers, the chances of you uploading a great deal are slim to none.
Second, see [[FAQ#Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?)|this entry in the FAQ]] if you are not sure whether your ports are open.

=== Why do my downloads sometimes stall at 99%? ===

The more pieces you have, the harder it becomes to find peers who have pieces you are missing. That is why downloads sometimes slow down or even stall when there are just a few percent remaining. Just be patient and you will, sooner or later, get the remaining pieces.

=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

=== The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB? ===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads. Overhead may also account for some of this data.

=== What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error? ===

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, read on.

IOError means Input-Output Error, and that is a file system error, not a tracker one. It shows up when your client is for some reason unable to open the partially downloaded torrent files. The most common cause is two instances of the client to be running simultaneously: the last time the client was closed it somehow didn't really close but kept running in the background, and is therefore still locking the files, making it impossible for the new instance to open them.

A more uncommon occurrence is a corrupted FAT. A crash may result in corruption that makes the partially downloaded files unreadable, and the error ensues. Running scandisk should solve the problem. (Note that this may happen only if you're running Windows 9x - which only support FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)

== How can I improve my download speed? ==
The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(side note: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:

=== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ===

In particular, do not do it if you have a slow connection. The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

=== Make yourself connectable ===

See the [[FAQ#Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?)|Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?)]]  section.

=== Limit your upload speed ===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

# Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
# Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed. You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

If you are running more than one instance of a client it is the overall upload speed that you must take into account. Some clients (e.g. Azureus) limit global upload speed, others (e.g. Shad0w's) do it on a per torrent basis. Know your client. The same applies if you are using your connection for anything else (e.g. browsing or ftp), always think of the overall upload speed.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

=== Just give it some time ===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

=== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ===

Your download speed is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it will almost certainly saturate your download bandwidth, and your browsing will suffer. A client like Azureus allows the user to limit uploads & downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==

''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''

Short reply: change to an ISP that does not force a proxy upon you. If you cannot or do not want to then read on.

=== What is a proxy? ===

Basically a middleman. When you are browsing a site through a proxy your requests are sent to the proxy and the proxy forwards them to the site instead of you connecting directly to the site. There are several classifications (the terminology is far from standard):

{|border="1"
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! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''
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! Transparent ||align="left"| A transparent proxy is one that needs no configuration on the clients. It works by automatically redirecting all port 80 traffic to the proxy. (Sometimes used as synonymous for non-anonymous.)
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! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.
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! Anonymous ||align="left"|The proxy sends no client identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR header is not sent; the server does not see your IP.)
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! Highly Anonymous ||align="left"| The proxy sends no client or proxy identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR, HTTP_VIA and HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION headers are not sent; the server doesn't see your IP and doesn't even know you're using a proxy.)
|-
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) 
|-
|}

A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.

===How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy?===

Try [http://www.proxyjudge.org ProxyJudge]. It lists the HTTP headers that the server where it is running received from you. The relevant ones are HTTP_CLIENT_IP, HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR and REMOTE_ADDR.

===Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled?===

The BoxTorrents tracker is quite smart at finding your real IP, but it does need the proxy to send the HTTP header HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR. If your ISP's proxy does not then what happens is that the tracker will interpret the proxy's IP address as the client's IP address. So when you login and the tracker tries to connect to your client to see if you are NAT/firewalled it will actually try to connect to the proxy on the port your client reports to be using for incoming connections. Naturally the proxy will not be listening on that port, the connection will fail and the tracker will think you are NAT/firewalled.

== Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me? ==
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.

=== Maybe my address is blacklisted? ===
The site blocks addresses of banned users. This works at Apache/PHP level, it's just a script that blocks logins from those addresses. It should not stop you from reaching the site. In particular it does not block lower level protocols, you should be able to ping/traceroute the server even if your address is blacklisted. If you cannot then the reason for the problem lies elsewhere.

=== Your ISP blocks the site's address ===
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)
There's nothing we can do. You should contact your ISP (or get a new one). Note that you can still visit the site via a proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant section. In this case it doesn't matter if the proxy is anonymous or not, or which port it listens to.

Notice that you will always be listed as an "unconnectable" client because the tracker will be unable to check that you're capable of accepting incoming connections.

== Is there an RSS feed available for BoxTorrents? ==
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

FoRCe - An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&section=mscripts&id=1 Download Link].

== What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? ==
Post in the [http://forums.BoxTorrents.com/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:
* Make sure your problem is not answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.
* Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
* Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.
* And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member, if you don't wish to post in the forums use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php the help form] instead.
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Gelatin Fish Sandwich' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored.

''Last updated: 8:35 am on September 6th 2008''

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I've added a banner like the one here in the [[FAQ]] and on the [[Blacklist]] page. I don't think it's necessary to spam the use of the banner but I believe that all the "important information" pages should have it to kinda... state their importantness (>_>) --[[User:Deimon|Deimon]] 04:46, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

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''This still needs some cleaning''

== What makes BoxTorrents different? ==

There are many anime torrent sites but BoxTorrents is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide only torrents for completed anime or anime-related material and we pick only the best versions. Not everyone may submit new torrents: only Power Users, users who seem to have at least some experience with our site, and other appointed users. All submissions are thoroughly checked before they are added to our ever growing list of series; by ''ever growing'', we really mean ever growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. In short: 'quality over quantity' and 'ease of use'. Do keep in mind that BoxTorrents exists because of its users; old content is still available because of many dedicated seeders, so sharing is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BoxTorrents, we suggest you read the rules! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

If you see anything in here that is out of date or incorrect, or you'd like to add something, please contact [http://www.boxtorrents.com/userdetails.php?id=260057 psyren].

== Site content information ==
=== What is this Bittorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files? ===

Check out [http://www.btfaq.com Brian's Bittorrent FAQ and Guide].

=== How do I watch the files I download? ===

Visit [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this page] and have a look around.
The CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) is the simplest codec pack available on the internet, and the simplest codec pack to set up. Out of the box, it is practically guaranteed to play anything that you throw at it (from our site, of course).
If you have any problems, please look [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=27.0 here] for possible solutions. If you can't find one, you may either post in the forums asking for help or use the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php Help Form].

=== Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? ===

[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources: [http://anidb.net AniDB], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://www.animenfo.com AnimeNFO]. Each site offers unique information on any given title.

For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].

== User information ==
=== I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! ===

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.
Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

=== I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me? ===

Please use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

=== Can you rename my account? ===

Users can rename their account on the tracker by using [http://www.boxtorrents.com/changename.php this form]. Please note that the user is required to be a power user with report privileges.

=== Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? ===

Used accounts are pruned after 6 months. Unused accounts are pruned sooner (0 download, 0 upload).

=== My account is gone! Can you recover it? ===

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

=== What is MY ratio? ===

Click on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile link], then on your user name (at the top).

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio takes into account those values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

=== Why is my IP displayed on my details page? ===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Other users do not see that information.

=== Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death) ===

This problem sometimes occurs with MSIE. Close all Internet Explorer windows and open Internet Options in the control panel. Click the Delete Cookies button. You should now be able to login.
Another solution is to visit http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php

=== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.

This means that other peers in the swarm will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This has obviously a detrimental effect on the overall speed.

The way to solve the problem involves opening the ports used for incoming connections (the same range you defined in your client) on the firewall and/or configuring your NAT server to use a basic form of NAT for that range instead of NAPT (the actual process differs widely between different router models. Check your router documentation and/or support forum. You will also find lots of information on the subject at [http://www.portforward.com PortForward]).

=== What are the different user classes? ===
{|border="1"
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! '''Class''' !! '''Description'''
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! User ||align="left"| Normal user, can choose to view hentai.
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! Power User ||align="left"|Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make offers of torrents they wish to upload.
|-
! Uploader ||align="left"|These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the Box community.
|-
! Power Uploader ||align="left"| Same as power user but with upload rights.
|-
! Moderator/Admins ||align="left"| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

=== How do I become a Power User? ===

Upload at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 1.

=== How do I view peer lists for torrents? ===

Become a Power User and click on the Peer List tab under torrent descriptions. Non-Power Users can not view peer lists.

=== How do I add an avatar to my profile? ===

First, find an image that you like, and that is within the rules. Then you will have to upload to some webspace, such as Photobucket, Upload-It! or ImageShack. All that is left to do is copy the URL (direct link) you were given when uploading it to the avatar field in your profile.

Please do not add a comment just to test your avatar. If everything is alright you'll see it in your details page.

=== I am warned, what do I do? ===

'''What is a warning?'''
* A warning means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, you may not download. If you are warned it means you did something very wrong. The warning is there to protect other users, do keep in mind that BoxTorrents only works because many users put in some effort and bandwidth to keep our torrents healthy.

'''Why was I warned?'''
* The warning may be set automatically if your ratio drops below a certain point or it may be set by a moderator if you broke a rule. In the second case, warnings will be longer depending on the severity of your offence that garnered the warning.

'''Ok, so now what?'''
* While your are warned you may not download; you are only allowed to seed. When you are warned an ''evaluation'' time will be scheduled (usually 1 week ahead), your account is then re-evaluated and if your ratio is high enough the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled, and so on.
If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio ;) ) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by increasing your upload. The most obvious way is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?|What are bonus torrents?]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/donate.php donation] page.

== Tracker Issues ==
===Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed===
Cause: Your ratio is too low.

Solution: Seed more and improve your ratio.

=== I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account. ===

Cause: Your passkey's secrecy has been compromised.

Solution: See the entry below.

=== People are using my torrent key / I accidentally posted my torrent key ===

Cause: Your torrent key identifies you as a user; never give it to anyone. Staff will never ask for you torrent key.

Solution: Go to your Profile and generate a new key, all your old torrents will become invalid immediately so you will have to re-download your torrents.

=== I accidentally posted a link to download.php and I'm being charged for the downloads ===

Cause: When you are logged in the download.php links are for your user, if you post them people will get your torrent and your key. If you are logged out the links are anonymous, posting them elsewhere will not work as they are only valid for 24 hours. Generating a new key does not solve this problem.

Solution: Wait 24 hours for the download link to become invalid (download links are only valid for 24 hours) or remove the download link from where you posted it. If no more new people are given your key you can generate a new key to get rid of the 'leechers'.

=== I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage. ===

Cause: You downloaded a public torrent.

Solution: Log in and re-download the torrent.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent pass" ===

Cause: The tracker can not find a user associated with the torrent pass you're sending it in your announce URL.

Solution: Re-download the torrent from the site.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent" ===

Cause: The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

Solution: Check if the torrent has been swapped or replaced. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that has become blacklisted.

=== "Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" ===

Cause: You are downloading too many torrents.

Solution: Users are allowed to download 3 torrent at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are allegedly downloading.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with an icon that looks like a yellow ball with a red "'''B'''" inside. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100%) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/bonus.php bonus] page (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

== Statistics Tracking ==
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BoxTorrents uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will allow people to generate torrent traffic under your account. We will not be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have.

=== My stats are not updating, what can I do? ===

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then:Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.If that doesn't help, go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step.Use only official non-beta clients.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage)Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

There is currently no restriction on which clients you may use, but this will most likely change in the future. The tracker updates your stats correctly for most Bittorrent clients. However, we still recommend that you use the following clients:
- '''uTorrent''' [http://www.utorrent.com/ website]
- '''Azureus''' (aka Vuze) [http://http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ website]

For any client, we urge you to keep it up to date, most clients have had some problems with earlier versions.

Also, clients in alpha or beta version should be avoided.

We neither recommend nor will we provide support for:
- BitComet
- BitLord (modified BitComet with spyware added)
- Shareaza

=== Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile? ===

If for some reason (e.g. PC crash or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never have had its finished information sent and will be listed until the peer information times out. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile? ===

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== Why do I sometimes see torrents I'm not leeching in my profile?! ===

Under our new keying system, it is not possible for the tracker to confuse you with another peer. If you see torrents listed in your profile that you are DEFINITELY not leeching/seeding on, then we suggest you take the following actions:
'''Change the e-mail and password on your account.''' If you did not give out your passkey then someone either has access to your email account or your Boxtorrents user account (or both).'''Go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and generate a new torrent pass.''' This will invalidate all your previous torrents ending whatever damage was done to your account. You will need to redownload your torrents.

=== Can I login from different computers? ===

Yes.

=== Can I seed from different computers? ===

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers''' as the tracker will not understand. In the worst case you will banned.

== Uploading ==
=== Why can't I upload torrents? ===

Power Users can make offers of torrents they wish to upload, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Staff members and certain approved users are permitted to upload directly without having to go through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

=== How do I make an offer if I'm a Power User? ===

First, begin by reading this section of the FAQ to make sure that you fully understand what is required of you. Failure to do so will see your offer rejected (depending on the mood of the staff member who handles it). Once you have finished reading, click the 'Offer' button on the left side of the page. When creating your torrent, be sure to set the 'private' flag, or the system will automatically reject your torrent. Once you've created your torrent, fill in the description of your torrent. Once you submit your torrent for approval, it will join a queue of torrents awaiting judgement. You may leave your client 'seeding' your torrent at this point, but make sure you redownload the torrent from the website to have your passkey added to the announce URL (you may also add this manually if you wish, but it is not recommended). If granted, your torrent will be immediately added to Box's torrent pool (and if you are 'seeding', you will begin immediately). If rejected, your torrent will remain in 'limbo', sitting on the queue with 'rejected' status until either you or a mod removes it.

=== What does 'Semi-granted' mean? ===

Offers require the approval of two admins or moderators before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-granted' is the state an offer acquires when one admin/mod has granted it, pending further approval.

=== What can/can't I put in my torrents? ===

Please refer to our [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] and (''ESPECIALLY'') the [[Blacklist]].

=== What should I put in the description? ===

Always include who released the files and as specfic as possible an indication of the quality (bit rate, codec, etc.). '''See the next paragraph for more details'''.
Include a short description of what you're uploading, usually people include a short plot summary; be careful of spoilers though.

You may mark-up your text using BBcode or HTML; you can find many examples of nice templates in other peoples' descriptions. While this is not necessary, you may like to 'pretty up' your description.
It's also very much appreciated if you include images and/or screenshots and links to sites like AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork, although it is not necessary.
Please note: when using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description, or the system will not know that you are using HTML and will treat your commands differently.

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. '''With the exclusion of OST torrents, all descriptions MUST have genres specified in the description.''' In addition:
For series/movies/OVAs, a plot summary and file details (sub group with video and audio codecs at the very least) will suffice.For OSTs, track listings and file information (codec, bit rate (if applicable), and ripper at the very least) will do.For manga, a plot summary and the scanlation group are the minimum requirements.

=== What is a good title for my torrent? ===

The title only needs to contain the original Japanese title and possibly the English title as well. You may add the name(s) of the involved group(s) in the title as well (example: Japanese Title | English Title [fansub]). Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).

=== What are good key words for my torrent? ===

You have to see the key words as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose key words that truthfully reflect the content of the files you're uploading and that allows it to be found in different ways than just searching for a title.

Good key words are: genres*, 720p/1080p, fansub group, author, director, that kind of stuff. Someone might be interested in all of "Miyazaki's" or Studio 4C works, searching for Miyazaki resp. Studio 4C will match the key words and you have what you're looking for.

Bad key words are: anything that appears in the title of the torrent or is already expressed otherwise (OST, OVA, HD, Movie, etc.). Alternate titles, codecs, and your own personal comments do not belong in key words. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as key words, even if they are already included in your torrent title.

*- When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.

===='''Guidelines:'''====

* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what key words would I be looking for?" and "which key words are not needed?"
* Secondly, drop near duplicate key words like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.
* Add only useful key words. No one will search for key words such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.
* Do '''not''' add duplicate key words, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php key word list].
* This also holds for fansub names: add either (for instance) Abacus Subs or AbSubs, but not both; the latter is preferred because it is shorter.Do '''not''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.
* Check the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php list of key words] for existing key words and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''matching other key words is better than making a new one'''.
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords Wiki article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.

====Keyword syntax====

We've just discussed the semantics of keywords, but what about the syntax? First of all, not all characters are allowed. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes (-) and spaces are allowed. Furthermore, a keyword is allowed to have two spaces, no more. If you're making a keyword of a composed word (for instance: Mamoru Oshii) keep it one keyword, don't add a comma in between. Genres like "Magical girl" and "Law and Order" should also be written without commas.

====Adding key words to your torrent====

The field for entering key words is above the description entry box. Typing in a word (or part of a word) will call up suggestions in a box. These suggestions are comprised of key words that already exist on BoxTorrents. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency. Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many key words as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the key words, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it). Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.

If you need to add a key word that isn't suggested, type it into the key word field and click on Add. This key word will be sent for moderation. If the key word is approved, it will be added to our official key word list and will appear on your torrent immediately. If rejected, it will be blacklisted, and will not show up again.

=== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ===

"Extra files" allow you to add (small) files to your torrent, files which you want to include but don't really belong in the torrent. You can think of SFV/MD5 files for file verification (or hash tables in general) or NFO files for credits and info. You are not allowed to add images. Linking to the files will not work, the link is dynamic and becomes invalid after 24 hours.

Any and all files released by the original source should be included as "extra files" (granted they do not violate the "extra files" rules, such as credits pages from manga. Leave those INSIDE your torrent).
All video torrents (series/movies/ova) should have, but do not require, at least an SFV or MD5 file with (official) hashes. You can get the CRCs from the fansubbers website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes).

DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will not be accepted if this is the case.

=== How do I attach extra files? ===

Simply edit your torrent (after it's been offered or uploaded), and there will be a box for you to enter the path of files you with to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.

=== What should I put in my torrents? ===

What we look for in torrents are:

[http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#1d460850b4a0c4f1c7ee620cec243fe4 A good description.]File quality: free of hash errors.File consistency: if possible, all files released by a single group, all file names in the same format as they were originally released by the group involved (original file names). This applies to ALL torrents.File structure: do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily. An example would be packing episodes 1-12 in one folder, and 13-24 in another within the same torrent.
If uploading a manga, please follow these directions:
Overlook archiving if the manga is very short (a oneshot), or if the scanlator(s) have released the entire manga in a single file. In these cases, unzip the file, but do not make any further modifications to folder structure or file names.
If the scanlator(s) release a manga zipped by chapter (assuming there is more than one), retain the archived chapters and offer the files in that state.No 'unnecessary' files: do not include codecs or programs. Acceptable files are external translation notes (for series/movies/OVAs) and credits pages (for manga)). If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the comments of your torrent offer.

=== What is this torrent swapping feature? ===

If, for any reason, something is wrong with your torrent (such as containing improper files or lacking a version 2 of an episode), you may request to swap the .torrent file. This will negate the need to delete the torrent and upload it again. You may apply to swap your own torrent files when they are either in the Offer stage or they are registered with the tracker.

To do so, edit your torrent. There will be a section for you to select a new .torrent file to replace the current one and a space for you to enter a reason why. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request.

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

No. This generates extra traffic for the tracker without users visiting the site itself. It also usually results in the torrent being overrun by bad leechers, as users are not aware of the site rules.

Complaints from other sites' administrative staff about our torrents being posted on their sites will result in the banning of the users responsible.

(However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice.)

== Downloading/Seeding ==
=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file. The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is an incentive for people to become Power Users, and also provides a higher seed base when other users are permitted to join the swarm.

=== What do I do if a torrent has no seeds? ===

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===

'Uploading' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.

'Seeding' is uploading data on a torrent once you have completed the download.

=== Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear? ===

There may be three reasons for this:
# The torrent may have been out-of-sync with the site [http://www.boxtorrents.com/rules.php rules].
# The uploader or a moderator may have deleted it because it contained bad files. A replacement will probably be uploaded to take its place.
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party.

=== I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back? ===

Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:
1) Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.
2) Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding. (e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has a ratio percentage figure which you can adjust)3) Force the torrent to start (e.g., in uTorrent, right click on the torrent entry and click 'Force Start'). This will force your client to ignore the rule mentioned above and seed until you stop the torrent.4) If all else fails, remove the torrent from your client, and see below for instructions on how to restore it to your client.

=== How do I resume a broken download or (re)seed something? ===

Open the .torrent file in your client. When your client asks you for a download location, choose the location of the existing file(s), force a recheck/rehash. Start the torrent, and it will resume/reseed (see the entry above for more information).
Please note that most clients will require that file names match the ones specified in the .torrent file when it comes to multi-file torrents. Make sure that this is the case, or your client will not detect the files you have pointed it to.
If, for whatever reason, you have decided to rename your files, then you have two choices:
1) (Re)Rename your files to match the torrent's.2) Find a torrent client that supports custom file names in multi-file torrents. At the time of this guide, the newest uTorrent beta and Azureus clients support individual custom file names in multi-file torrents. For more information, see the programs' web pages.

=== I'm seeding a torrent, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything! ===

First, check that you actually have someone to upload any data to. If you are on a torrent that has something like 10 seeders and 2 leechers, the chances of you uploading a great deal are slim to none.
Second, see [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a this entry in the FAQ] if you are not sure whether your ports are open.

=== Why do my downloads sometimes stall at 99%? ===

The more pieces you have, the harder it becomes to find peers who have pieces you are missing. That is why downloads sometimes slow down or even stall when there are just a few percent remaining. Just be patient and you will, sooner or later, get the remaining pieces.

=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

=== The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB? ===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads. Overhead may also account for some of this data.

=== What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error? ===

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, read on.

IOError means Input-Output Error, and that is a file system error, not a tracker one. It shows up when your client is for some reason unable to open the partially downloaded torrent files. The most common cause is two instances of the client to be running simultaneously: the last time the client was closed it somehow didn't really close but kept running in the background, and is therefore still locking the files, making it impossible for the new instance to open them.

A more uncommon occurrence is a corrupted FAT. A crash may result in corruption that makes the partially downloaded files unreadable, and the error ensues. Running scandisk should solve the problem. (Note that this may happen only if you're running Windows 9x - which only support FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)

== How can I improve my download speed? ==
The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(side note: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:

=== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ===

In particular, do not do it if you have a slow connection. The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

=== Make yourself connectable ===

See the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a Why is my port listed as "---"]  section.

=== Limit your upload speed ===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

# Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
# Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed. You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

If you are running more than one instance of a client it is the overall upload speed that you must take into account. Some clients (e.g. Azureus) limit global upload speed, others (e.g. Shad0w's) do it on a per torrent basis. Know your client. The same applies if you are using your connection for anything else (e.g. browsing or ftp), always think of the overall upload speed.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

=== Just give it some time ===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

=== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ===

Your download speed is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it will almost certainly saturate your download bandwidth, and your browsing will suffer. A client like Azureus allows the user to limit uploads & downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==

''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''

Short reply: change to an ISP that does not force a proxy upon you. If you cannot or do not want to then read on.

=== What is a proxy? ===

Basically a middleman. When you are browsing a site through a proxy your requests are sent to the proxy and the proxy forwards them to the site instead of you connecting directly to the site. There are several classifications (the terminology is far from standard):

{|border="1"
|-
! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''
|-
! Transparent ||align="left"| A transparent proxy is one that needs no configuration on the clients. It works by automatically redirecting all port 80 traffic to the proxy. (Sometimes used as synonymous for non-anonymous.)
|-
! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.
|-
! Anonymous ||align="left"|The proxy sends no client identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR header is not sent; the server does not see your IP.)
|-
! Highly Anonymous ||align="left"| The proxy sends no client or proxy identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR, HTTP_VIA and HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION headers are not sent; the server doesn't see your IP and doesn't even know you're using a proxy.)
|-
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) 
|-
|}

A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.

===How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy?===

Try [http://www.proxyjudge.org ProxyJudge]. It lists the HTTP headers that the server where it is running received from you. The relevant ones are HTTP_CLIENT_IP, HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR and REMOTE_ADDR.

===Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled?===

The BoxTorrents tracker is quite smart at finding your real IP, but it does need the proxy to send the HTTP header HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR. If your ISP's proxy does not then what happens is that the tracker will interpret the proxy's IP address as the client's IP address. So when you login and the tracker tries to connect to your client to see if you are NAT/firewalled it will actually try to connect to the proxy on the port your client reports to be using for incoming connections. Naturally the proxy will not be listening on that port, the connection will fail and the tracker will think you are NAT/firewalled.

== Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me? ==
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.

=== Maybe my address is blacklisted? ===
The site blocks addresses of banned users. This works at Apache/PHP level, it's just a script that blocks logins from those addresses. It should not stop you from reaching the site. In particular it does not block lower level protocols, you should be able to ping/traceroute the server even if your address is blacklisted. If you cannot then the reason for the problem lies elsewhere.

=== Your ISP blocks the site's address ===
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)
There's nothing we can do. You should contact your ISP (or get a new one). Note that you can still visit the site via a proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant section. In this case it doesn't matter if the proxy is anonymous or not, or which port it listens to.

Notice that you will always be listed as an "unconnectable" client because the tracker will be unable to check that you're capable of accepting incoming connections.

== Is there an RSS feed available for BoxTorrents? ==
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

FoRCe - An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&section=mscripts&id=1 Download Link].

== What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? ==
Post in the [http://forums.BoxTorrents.com/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:
Make sure your problem is not answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.'''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member, if you don't wish to post in the forums use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php the help form] instead.To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Gelatin Fish Sandwich' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored.

''Last updated: 8:35 am on September 6th 2008''

FAQ

2008-09-12T04:09:57Z

Deimon:

''This still needs some cleaning''

== What makes BoxTorrents different? ==

There are many anime torrent sites but BoxTorrents is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide only torrents for completed anime or anime-related material and we pick only the best versions. Not everyone may submit new torrents: only Power Users, users who seem to have at least some experience with our site, and other appointed users. All submissions are thoroughly checked before they are added to our ever growing list of series; by ''ever growing'', we really mean ever growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. In short: 'quality over quantity' and 'ease of use'. Do keep in mind that BoxTorrents exists because of its users; old content is still available because of many dedicated seeders, so sharing is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BoxTorrents, we suggest you read the rules! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

If you see anything in here that is out of date or incorrect, or you'd like to add something, please contact [http://www.boxtorrents.com/userdetails.php?id=260057 psyren].

== Site content information ==
=== What is this Bittorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files? ===

Check out [http://www.btfaq.com Brian's Bittorrent FAQ and Guide].

=== How do I watch the files I download? ===

Visit [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this page] and have a look around.
The CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) is the simplest codec pack available on the internet, and the simplest codec pack to set up. Out of the box, it is practically guaranteed to play anything that you throw at it (from our site, of course).
If you have any problems, please look [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=27.0 here] for possible solutions. If you can't find one, you may either post in the forums asking for help or use the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php Help Form].

=== Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? ===

[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources: [http://anidb.net AniDB], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://www.animenfo.com AnimeNFO]. Each site offers unique information on any given title.

For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].

== User information ==
=== I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! ===

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.
Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

=== I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me? ===

Please use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

=== Can you rename my account? ===

Users can rename their account on the tracker by using [http://www.boxtorrents.com/changename.php this form]. Please note that the user is required to be a power user with report privileges.

=== Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? ===

Used accounts are pruned after 6 months. Unused accounts are pruned sooner (0 download, 0 upload).

=== My account is gone! Can you recover it? ===

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

=== What is MY ratio? ===

Click on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile link], then on your user name (at the top).

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio takes into account those values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

=== Why is my IP displayed on my details page? ===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Other users do not see that information.

=== Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death) ===

This problem sometimes occurs with MSIE. Close all Internet Explorer windows and open Internet Options in the control panel. Click the Delete Cookies button. You should now be able to login.
Another solution is to visit http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php

=== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.

This means that other peers in the swarm will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This has obviously a detrimental effect on the overall speed.

The way to solve the problem involves opening the ports used for incoming connections (the same range you defined in your client) on the firewall and/or configuring your NAT server to use a basic form of NAT for that range instead of NAPT (the actual process differs widely between different router models. Check your router documentation and/or support forum. You will also find lots of information on the subject at [http://www.portforward.com PortForward]).

=== What are the different user classes? ===
{|border="1"
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! '''Class''' !! '''Description'''
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! User ||align="left"| Normal user, can choose to view hentai.
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! Power User ||align="left"|Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make offers of torrents they wish to upload.
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! Uploader ||align="left"|These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the Box community.
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! Power Uploader ||align="left"| Same as power user but with upload rights.
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! Moderator/Admins ||align="left"| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

=== How do I become a Power User? ===

Upload at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 1.

=== How do I view peer lists for torrents? ===

Become a Power User and click on the Peer List tab under torrent descriptions. Non-Power Users can not view peer lists.

=== How do I add an avatar to my profile? ===

First, find an image that you like, and that is within the rules. Then you will have to upload to some webspace, such as Photobucket, Upload-It! or ImageShack. All that is left to do is copy the URL (direct link) you were given when uploading it to the avatar field in your profile.

Please do not add a comment just to test your avatar. If everything is alright you'll see it in your details page.

=== I am warned, what do I do? ===

'''What is a warning?'''
* A warning means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, you may not download. If you are warned it means you did something very wrong. The warning is there to protect other users, do keep in mind that BoxTorrents only works because many users put in some effort and bandwidth to keep our torrents healthy.

'''Why was I warned?'''
* The warning may be set automatically if your ratio drops below a certain point or it may be set by a moderator if you broke a rule. In the second case, warnings will be longer depending on the severity of your offence that garnered the warning.

'''Ok, so now what?'''
* While your are warned you may not download; you are only allowed to seed. When you are warned an ''evaluation'' time will be scheduled (usually 1 week ahead), your account is then re-evaluated and if your ratio is high enough the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled, and so on.
If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio ;) ) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by increasing your upload. The most obvious way is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#80f179e93e791a8a90d6b48c649c1fd9 What are bonus torrents?]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/donate.php donation] page.

== Tracker Issues ==
===Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed===
Cause: Your ratio is too low.

Solution: Seed more and improve your ratio.

=== I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account. ===

Cause: Your passkey's secrecy has been compromised.

Solution: See the entry below.

=== People are using my torrent key / I accidentally posted my torrent key ===

Cause: Your torrent key identifies you as a user; never give it to anyone. Staff will never ask for you torrent key.

Solution: Go to your Profile and generate a new key, all your old torrents will become invalid immediately so you will have to re-download your torrents.

=== I accidentally posted a link to download.php and I'm being charged for the downloads ===

Cause: When you are logged in the download.php links are for your user, if you post them people will get your torrent and your key. If you are logged out the links are anonymous, posting them elsewhere will not work as they are only valid for 24 hours. Generating a new key does not solve this problem.

Solution: Wait 24 hours for the download link to become invalid (download links are only valid for 24 hours) or remove the download link from where you posted it. If no more new people are given your key you can generate a new key to get rid of the 'leechers'.

=== I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage. ===

Cause: You downloaded a public torrent.

Solution: Log in and re-download the torrent.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent pass" ===

Cause: The tracker can not find a user associated with the torrent pass you're sending it in your announce URL.

Solution: Re-download the torrent from the site.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent" ===

Cause: The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

Solution: Check if the torrent has been swapped or replaced. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that has become blacklisted.

=== "Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" ===

Cause: You are downloading too many torrents.

Solution: Users are allowed to download 3 torrent at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are allegedly downloading.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with an icon that looks like a yellow ball with a red "'''B'''" inside. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100%) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/bonus.php bonus] page (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

== Statistics Tracking ==
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BoxTorrents uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will allow people to generate torrent traffic under your account. We will not be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have.

=== My stats are not updating, what can I do? ===

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then:Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.If that doesn't help, go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step.Use only official non-beta clients.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage)Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

There is currently no restriction on which clients you may use, but this will most likely change in the future. The tracker updates your stats correctly for most Bittorrent clients. However, we still recommend that you use the following clients:
- '''uTorrent''' [http://www.utorrent.com/ website]
- '''Azureus''' (aka Vuze) [http://http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ website]

For any client, we urge you to keep it up to date, most clients have had some problems with earlier versions.

Also, clients in alpha or beta version should be avoided.

We neither recommend nor will we provide support for:
- BitComet
- BitLord (modified BitComet with spyware added)
- Shareaza

=== Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile? ===

If for some reason (e.g. PC crash or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never have had its finished information sent and will be listed until the peer information times out. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile? ===

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== Why do I sometimes see torrents I'm not leeching in my profile?! ===

Under our new keying system, it is not possible for the tracker to confuse you with another peer. If you see torrents listed in your profile that you are DEFINITELY not leeching/seeding on, then we suggest you take the following actions:
'''Change the e-mail and password on your account.''' If you did not give out your passkey then someone either has access to your email account or your Boxtorrents user account (or both).'''Go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and generate a new torrent pass.''' This will invalidate all your previous torrents ending whatever damage was done to your account. You will need to redownload your torrents.

=== Can I login from different computers? ===

Yes.

=== Can I seed from different computers? ===

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers''' as the tracker will not understand. In the worst case you will banned.

== Uploading ==
=== Why can't I upload torrents? ===

Power Users can make offers of torrents they wish to upload, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Staff members and certain approved users are permitted to upload directly without having to go through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

=== How do I make an offer if I'm a Power User? ===

First, begin by reading this section of the FAQ to make sure that you fully understand what is required of you. Failure to do so will see your offer rejected (depending on the mood of the staff member who handles it). Once you have finished reading, click the 'Offer' button on the left side of the page. When creating your torrent, be sure to set the 'private' flag, or the system will automatically reject your torrent. Once you've created your torrent, fill in the description of your torrent. Once you submit your torrent for approval, it will join a queue of torrents awaiting judgement. You may leave your client 'seeding' your torrent at this point, but make sure you redownload the torrent from the website to have your passkey added to the announce URL (you may also add this manually if you wish, but it is not recommended). If granted, your torrent will be immediately added to Box's torrent pool (and if you are 'seeding', you will begin immediately). If rejected, your torrent will remain in 'limbo', sitting on the queue with 'rejected' status until either you or a mod removes it.

=== What does 'Semi-granted' mean? ===

Offers require the approval of two admins or moderators before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-granted' is the state an offer acquires when one admin/mod has granted it, pending further approval.

=== What can/can't I put in my torrents? ===

Please refer to our [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] and (''ESPECIALLY'') the [[Blacklist]].

=== What should I put in the description? ===

Always include who released the files and as specfic as possible an indication of the quality (bit rate, codec, etc.). '''See the next paragraph for more details'''.
Include a short description of what you're uploading, usually people include a short plot summary; be careful of spoilers though.

You may mark-up your text using BBcode or HTML; you can find many examples of nice templates in other peoples' descriptions. While this is not necessary, you may like to 'pretty up' your description.
It's also very much appreciated if you include images and/or screenshots and links to sites like AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork, although it is not necessary.
Please note: when using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description, or the system will not know that you are using HTML and will treat your commands differently.

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. '''With the exclusion of OST torrents, all descriptions MUST have genres specified in the description.''' In addition:
For series/movies/OVAs, a plot summary and file details (sub group with video and audio codecs at the very least) will suffice.For OSTs, track listings and file information (codec, bit rate (if applicable), and ripper at the very least) will do.For manga, a plot summary and the scanlation group are the minimum requirements.

=== What is a good title for my torrent? ===

The title only needs to contain the original Japanese title and possibly the English title as well. You may add the name(s) of the involved group(s) in the title as well (example: Japanese Title | English Title [fansub]). Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).

=== What are good key words for my torrent? ===

You have to see the key words as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose key words that truthfully reflect the content of the files you're uploading and that allows it to be found in different ways than just searching for a title.

Good key words are: genres*, 720p/1080p, fansub group, author, director, that kind of stuff. Someone might be interested in all of "Miyazaki's" or Studio 4C works, searching for Miyazaki resp. Studio 4C will match the key words and you have what you're looking for.

Bad key words are: anything that appears in the title of the torrent or is already expressed otherwise (OST, OVA, HD, Movie, etc.). Alternate titles, codecs, and your own personal comments do not belong in key words. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as key words, even if they are already included in your torrent title.

*- When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.

===='''Guidelines:'''====

* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what key words would I be looking for?" and "which key words are not needed?"
* Secondly, drop near duplicate key words like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.
* Add only useful key words. No one will search for key words such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.
* Do '''not''' add duplicate key words, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php key word list].
* This also holds for fansub names: add either (for instance) Abacus Subs or AbSubs, but not both; the latter is preferred because it is shorter.Do '''not''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.
* Check the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php list of key words] for existing key words and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''matching other key words is better than making a new one'''.
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords Wiki article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.

====Keyword syntax====

We've just discussed the semantics of keywords, but what about the syntax? First of all, not all characters are allowed. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes (-) and spaces are allowed. Furthermore, a keyword is allowed to have two spaces, no more. If you're making a keyword of a composed word (for instance: Mamoru Oshii) keep it one keyword, don't add a comma in between. Genres like "Magical girl" and "Law and Order" should also be written without commas.

====Adding key words to your torrent====

The field for entering key words is above the description entry box. Typing in a word (or part of a word) will call up suggestions in a box. These suggestions are comprised of key words that already exist on BoxTorrents. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency. Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many key words as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the key words, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it). Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.

If you need to add a key word that isn't suggested, type it into the key word field and click on Add. This key word will be sent for moderation. If the key word is approved, it will be added to our official key word list and will appear on your torrent immediately. If rejected, it will be blacklisted, and will not show up again.

=== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ===

"Extra files" allow you to add (small) files to your torrent, files which you want to include but don't really belong in the torrent. You can think of SFV/MD5 files for file verification (or hash tables in general) or NFO files for credits and info. You are not allowed to add images. Linking to the files will not work, the link is dynamic and becomes invalid after 24 hours.

Any and all files released by the original source should be included as "extra files" (granted they do not violate the "extra files" rules, such as credits pages from manga. Leave those INSIDE your torrent).
All video torrents (series/movies/ova) should have, but do not require, at least an SFV or MD5 file with (official) hashes. You can get the CRCs from the fansubbers website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes).

DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will not be accepted if this is the case.

=== How do I attach extra files? ===

Simply edit your torrent (after it's been offered or uploaded), and there will be a box for you to enter the path of files you with to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.

=== What should I put in my torrents? ===

What we look for in torrents are:

[http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#1d460850b4a0c4f1c7ee620cec243fe4 A good description.]File quality: free of hash errors.File consistency: if possible, all files released by a single group, all file names in the same format as they were originally released by the group involved (original file names). This applies to ALL torrents.File structure: do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily. An example would be packing episodes 1-12 in one folder, and 13-24 in another within the same torrent.
If uploading a manga, please follow these directions:
Overlook archiving if the manga is very short (a oneshot), or if the scanlator(s) have released the entire manga in a single file. In these cases, unzip the file, but do not make any further modifications to folder structure or file names.
If the scanlator(s) release a manga zipped by chapter (assuming there is more than one), retain the archived chapters and offer the files in that state.No 'unnecessary' files: do not include codecs or programs. Acceptable files are external translation notes (for series/movies/OVAs) and credits pages (for manga)). If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the comments of your torrent offer.

=== What is this torrent swapping feature? ===

If, for any reason, something is wrong with your torrent (such as containing improper files or lacking a version 2 of an episode), you may request to swap the .torrent file. This will negate the need to delete the torrent and upload it again. You may apply to swap your own torrent files when they are either in the Offer stage or they are registered with the tracker.

To do so, edit your torrent. There will be a section for you to select a new .torrent file to replace the current one and a space for you to enter a reason why. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request.

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

No. This generates extra traffic for the tracker without users visiting the site itself. It also usually results in the torrent being overrun by bad leechers, as users are not aware of the site rules.

Complaints from other sites' administrative staff about our torrents being posted on their sites will result in the banning of the users responsible.

(However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice.)

== Downloading/Seeding ==
=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file. The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is an incentive for people to become Power Users, and also provides a higher seed base when other users are permitted to join the swarm.

=== What do I do if a torrent has no seeds? ===

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===

'Uploading' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.

'Seeding' is uploading data on a torrent once you have completed the download.

=== Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear? ===

There may be three reasons for this:
# The torrent may have been out-of-sync with the site [http://www.boxtorrents.com/rules.php rules].
# The uploader or a moderator may have deleted it because it contained bad files. A replacement will probably be uploaded to take its place.
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party.

=== I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back? ===

Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:
1) Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.
2) Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding. (e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has a ratio percentage figure which you can adjust)3) Force the torrent to start (e.g., in uTorrent, right click on the torrent entry and click 'Force Start'). This will force your client to ignore the rule mentioned above and seed until you stop the torrent.4) If all else fails, remove the torrent from your client, and see below for instructions on how to restore it to your client.

=== How do I resume a broken download or (re)seed something? ===

Open the .torrent file in your client. When your client asks you for a download location, choose the location of the existing file(s), force a recheck/rehash. Start the torrent, and it will resume/reseed (see the entry above for more information).
Please note that most clients will require that file names match the ones specified in the .torrent file when it comes to multi-file torrents. Make sure that this is the case, or your client will not detect the files you have pointed it to.
If, for whatever reason, you have decided to rename your files, then you have two choices:
1) (Re)Rename your files to match the torrent's.2) Find a torrent client that supports custom file names in multi-file torrents. At the time of this guide, the newest uTorrent beta and Azureus clients support individual custom file names in multi-file torrents. For more information, see the programs' web pages.

=== I'm seeding a torrent, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything! ===

First, check that you actually have someone to upload any data to. If you are on a torrent that has something like 10 seeders and 2 leechers, the chances of you uploading a great deal are slim to none.
Second, see [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a this entry in the FAQ] if you are not sure whether your ports are open.

=== Why do my downloads sometimes stall at 99%? ===

The more pieces you have, the harder it becomes to find peers who have pieces you are missing. That is why downloads sometimes slow down or even stall when there are just a few percent remaining. Just be patient and you will, sooner or later, get the remaining pieces.

=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

=== The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB? ===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads. Overhead may also account for some of this data.

=== What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error? ===

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, read on.

IOError means Input-Output Error, and that is a file system error, not a tracker one. It shows up when your client is for some reason unable to open the partially downloaded torrent files. The most common cause is two instances of the client to be running simultaneously: the last time the client was closed it somehow didn't really close but kept running in the background, and is therefore still locking the files, making it impossible for the new instance to open them.

A more uncommon occurrence is a corrupted FAT. A crash may result in corruption that makes the partially downloaded files unreadable, and the error ensues. Running scandisk should solve the problem. (Note that this may happen only if you're running Windows 9x - which only support FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)

== How can I improve my download speed? ==
The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(side note: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:

=== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ===

In particular, do not do it if you have a slow connection. The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

=== Make yourself connectable ===

See the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a Why is my port listed as "---"]  section.

=== Limit your upload speed ===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

# Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
# Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed. You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

If you are running more than one instance of a client it is the overall upload speed that you must take into account. Some clients (e.g. Azureus) limit global upload speed, others (e.g. Shad0w's) do it on a per torrent basis. Know your client. The same applies if you are using your connection for anything else (e.g. browsing or ftp), always think of the overall upload speed.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

=== Just give it some time ===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

=== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ===

Your download speed is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it will almost certainly saturate your download bandwidth, and your browsing will suffer. A client like Azureus allows the user to limit uploads & downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==

''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''

Short reply: change to an ISP that does not force a proxy upon you. If you cannot or do not want to then read on.

=== What is a proxy? ===

Basically a middleman. When you are browsing a site through a proxy your requests are sent to the proxy and the proxy forwards them to the site instead of you connecting directly to the site. There are several classifications (the terminology is far from standard):

{|border="1"
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! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''
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! Transparent ||align="left"| A transparent proxy is one that needs no configuration on the clients. It works by automatically redirecting all port 80 traffic to the proxy. (Sometimes used as synonymous for non-anonymous.)
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! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.
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! Anonymous ||align="left"|The proxy sends no client identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR header is not sent; the server does not see your IP.)
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! Highly Anonymous ||align="left"| The proxy sends no client or proxy identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR, HTTP_VIA and HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION headers are not sent; the server doesn't see your IP and doesn't even know you're using a proxy.)
|-
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) 
|-
|}

A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.

===How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy?===

Try [http://www.proxyjudge.org ProxyJudge]. It lists the HTTP headers that the server where it is running received from you. The relevant ones are HTTP_CLIENT_IP, HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR and REMOTE_ADDR.

===Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled?===

The BoxTorrents tracker is quite smart at finding your real IP, but it does need the proxy to send the HTTP header HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR. If your ISP's proxy does not then what happens is that the tracker will interpret the proxy's IP address as the client's IP address. So when you login and the tracker tries to connect to your client to see if you are NAT/firewalled it will actually try to connect to the proxy on the port your client reports to be using for incoming connections. Naturally the proxy will not be listening on that port, the connection will fail and the tracker will think you are NAT/firewalled.

== Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me? ==
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.

=== Maybe my address is blacklisted? ===
The site blocks addresses of banned users. This works at Apache/PHP level, it's just a script that blocks logins from those addresses. It should not stop you from reaching the site. In particular it does not block lower level protocols, you should be able to ping/traceroute the server even if your address is blacklisted. If you cannot then the reason for the problem lies elsewhere.

=== Your ISP blocks the site's address ===
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)
There's nothing we can do. You should contact your ISP (or get a new one). Note that you can still visit the site via a proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant section. In this case it doesn't matter if the proxy is anonymous or not, or which port it listens to.

Notice that you will always be listed as an "unconnectable" client because the tracker will be unable to check that you're capable of accepting incoming connections.

== Is there an RSS feed available for BoxTorrents? ==
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

FoRCe - An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&section=mscripts&id=1 Download Link].

== What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? ==
Post in the [http://forums.BoxTorrents.com/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:
Make sure your problem is not answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.'''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member, if you don't wish to post in the forums use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php the help form] instead.To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Gelatin Fish Sandwich' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored.

''Last updated: 8:35 am on September 6th 2008''

FAQ

2008-09-12T04:09:42Z

Deimon: /* What can/can't I put in my torrents? */

''This still needs some cleaning''

== What makes BoxTorrents different? ==

There are many anime torrent sites but BoxTorrents is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide only torrents for completed anime or anime-related material and we pick only the best versions. Not everyone may submit new torrents: only Power Users, users who seem to have at least some experience with our site, and other appointed users. All submissions are thoroughly checked before they are added to our ever growing list of series; by ''ever growing'', we really mean ever growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. In short: 'quality over quantity' and 'ease of use'. Do keep in mind that BoxTorrents exists because of its users; old content is still available because of many dedicated seeders, so sharing is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BoxTorrents, we suggest you read the rules! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

If you see anything in here that is out of date or incorrect, or you'd like to add something, please contact [http://www.boxtorrents.com/userdetails.php?id=260057 psyren].

== Site content information ==
=== What is this Bittorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files? ===

Check out [http://www.btfaq.com Brian's Bittorrent FAQ and Guide].

=== How do I watch the files I download? ===

Visit [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this page] and have a look around.
The CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) is the simplest codec pack available on the internet, and the simplest codec pack to set up. Out of the box, it is practically guaranteed to play anything that you throw at it (from our site, of course).
If you have any problems, please look [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=27.0 here] for possible solutions. If you can't find one, you may either post in the forums asking for help or use the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php Help Form].

=== Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? ===

[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources: [http://anidb.net AniDB], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://www.animenfo.com AnimeNFO]. Each site offers unique information on any given title.

For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].

== User information ==
=== I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! ===

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.
Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

=== I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me? ===

Please use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

=== Can you rename my account? ===

Users can rename their account on the tracker by using [http://www.boxtorrents.com/changename.php this form]. Please note that the user is required to be a power user with report privileges.

=== Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? ===

Used accounts are pruned after 6 months. Unused accounts are pruned sooner (0 download, 0 upload).

=== My account is gone! Can you recover it? ===

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

=== What is MY ratio? ===

Click on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile link], then on your user name (at the top).

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio takes into account those values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

=== Why is my IP displayed on my details page? ===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Other users do not see that information.

=== Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death) ===

This problem sometimes occurs with MSIE. Close all Internet Explorer windows and open Internet Options in the control panel. Click the Delete Cookies button. You should now be able to login.
Another solution is to visit http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php

=== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.

This means that other peers in the swarm will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This has obviously a detrimental effect on the overall speed.

The way to solve the problem involves opening the ports used for incoming connections (the same range you defined in your client) on the firewall and/or configuring your NAT server to use a basic form of NAT for that range instead of NAPT (the actual process differs widely between different router models. Check your router documentation and/or support forum. You will also find lots of information on the subject at [http://www.portforward.com PortForward]).

=== What are the different user classes? ===
{|border="1"
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! '''Class''' !! '''Description'''
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! User ||align="left"| Normal user, can choose to view hentai.
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! Power User ||align="left"|Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make offers of torrents they wish to upload.
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! Uploader ||align="left"|These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the Box community.
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! Power Uploader ||align="left"| Same as power user but with upload rights.
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! Moderator/Admins ||align="left"| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

=== How do I become a Power User? ===

Upload at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 1.

=== How do I view peer lists for torrents? ===

Become a Power User and click on the Peer List tab under torrent descriptions. Non-Power Users can not view peer lists.

=== How do I add an avatar to my profile? ===

First, find an image that you like, and that is within the rules. Then you will have to upload to some webspace, such as Photobucket, Upload-It! or ImageShack. All that is left to do is copy the URL (direct link) you were given when uploading it to the avatar field in your profile.

Please do not add a comment just to test your avatar. If everything is alright you'll see it in your details page.

=== I am warned, what do I do? ===

'''What is a warning?'''
* A warning means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, you may not download. If you are warned it means you did something very wrong. The warning is there to protect other users, do keep in mind that BoxTorrents only works because many users put in some effort and bandwidth to keep our torrents healthy.

'''Why was I warned?'''
* The warning may be set automatically if your ratio drops below a certain point or it may be set by a moderator if you broke a rule. In the second case, warnings will be longer depending on the severity of your offence that garnered the warning.

'''Ok, so now what?'''
* While your are warned you may not download; you are only allowed to seed. When you are warned an ''evaluation'' time will be scheduled (usually 1 week ahead), your account is then re-evaluated and if your ratio is high enough the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled, and so on.
If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio ;) ) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by increasing your upload. The most obvious way is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#80f179e93e791a8a90d6b48c649c1fd9 What are bonus torrents?]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/donate.php donation] page.

== Tracker Issues ==
===Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed===
Cause: Your ratio is too low.

Solution: Seed more and improve your ratio.

=== I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account. ===

Cause: Your passkey's secrecy has been compromised.

Solution: See the entry below.

=== People are using my torrent key / I accidentally posted my torrent key ===

Cause: Your torrent key identifies you as a user; never give it to anyone. Staff will never ask for you torrent key.

Solution: Go to your Profile and generate a new key, all your old torrents will become invalid immediately so you will have to re-download your torrents.

=== I accidentally posted a link to download.php and I'm being charged for the downloads ===

Cause: When you are logged in the download.php links are for your user, if you post them people will get your torrent and your key. If you are logged out the links are anonymous, posting them elsewhere will not work as they are only valid for 24 hours. Generating a new key does not solve this problem.

Solution: Wait 24 hours for the download link to become invalid (download links are only valid for 24 hours) or remove the download link from where you posted it. If no more new people are given your key you can generate a new key to get rid of the 'leechers'.

=== I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage. ===

Cause: You downloaded a public torrent.

Solution: Log in and re-download the torrent.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent pass" ===

Cause: The tracker can not find a user associated with the torrent pass you're sending it in your announce URL.

Solution: Re-download the torrent from the site.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent" ===

Cause: The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

Solution: Check if the torrent has been swapped or replaced. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that has become blacklisted.

=== "Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" ===

Cause: You are downloading too many torrents.

Solution: Users are allowed to download 3 torrent at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are allegedly downloading.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with an icon that looks like a yellow ball with a red "'''B'''" inside. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100%) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/bonus.php bonus] page (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

== Statistics Tracking ==
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BoxTorrents uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will allow people to generate torrent traffic under your account. We will not be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have.

=== My stats are not updating, what can I do? ===

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then:Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.If that doesn't help, go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step.Use only official non-beta clients.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage)Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

There is currently no restriction on which clients you may use, but this will most likely change in the future. The tracker updates your stats correctly for most Bittorrent clients. However, we still recommend that you use the following clients:
- '''uTorrent''' [http://www.utorrent.com/ website]
- '''Azureus''' (aka Vuze) [http://http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ website]

For any client, we urge you to keep it up to date, most clients have had some problems with earlier versions.

Also, clients in alpha or beta version should be avoided.

We neither recommend nor will we provide support for:
- BitComet
- BitLord (modified BitComet with spyware added)
- Shareaza

=== Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile? ===

If for some reason (e.g. PC crash or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never have had its finished information sent and will be listed until the peer information times out. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile? ===

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== Why do I sometimes see torrents I'm not leeching in my profile?! ===

Under our new keying system, it is not possible for the tracker to confuse you with another peer. If you see torrents listed in your profile that you are DEFINITELY not leeching/seeding on, then we suggest you take the following actions:
'''Change the e-mail and password on your account.''' If you did not give out your passkey then someone either has access to your email account or your Boxtorrents user account (or both).'''Go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and generate a new torrent pass.''' This will invalidate all your previous torrents ending whatever damage was done to your account. You will need to redownload your torrents.

=== Can I login from different computers? ===

Yes.

=== Can I seed from different computers? ===

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers''' as the tracker will not understand. In the worst case you will banned.

== Uploading ==
=== Why can't I upload torrents? ===

Power Users can make offers of torrents they wish to upload, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Staff members and certain approved users are permitted to upload directly without having to go through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

=== How do I make an offer if I'm a Power User? ===

First, begin by reading this section of the FAQ to make sure that you fully understand what is required of you. Failure to do so will see your offer rejected (depending on the mood of the staff member who handles it). Once you have finished reading, click the 'Offer' button on the left side of the page. When creating your torrent, be sure to set the 'private' flag, or the system will automatically reject your torrent. Once you've created your torrent, fill in the description of your torrent. Once you submit your torrent for approval, it will join a queue of torrents awaiting judgement. You may leave your client 'seeding' your torrent at this point, but make sure you redownload the torrent from the website to have your passkey added to the announce URL (you may also add this manually if you wish, but it is not recommended). If granted, your torrent will be immediately added to Box's torrent pool (and if you are 'seeding', you will begin immediately). If rejected, your torrent will remain in 'limbo', sitting on the queue with 'rejected' status until either you or a mod removes it.

=== What does 'Semi-granted' mean? ===

Offers require the approval of two admins or moderators before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-granted' is the state an offer acquires when one admin/mod has granted it, pending further approval.

=== What can/can't I put in my torrents? ===

Please refer to our [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] and (''ESPECIALLY'') the [[Blacklist]].

=== What should I put in the description? ===

Always include who released the files and as specfic as possible an indication of the quality (bit rate, codec, etc.). '''See the next paragraph for more details'''.
Include a short description of what you're uploading, usually people include a short plot summary; be careful of spoilers though.

You may mark-up your text using BBcode or HTML; you can find many examples of nice templates in other peoples' descriptions. While this is not necessary, you may like to 'pretty up' your description.
It's also very much appreciated if you include images and/or screenshots and links to sites like AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork, although it is not necessary.
Please note: when using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description, or the system will not know that you are using HTML and will treat your commands differently.

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. '''With the exclusion of OST torrents, all descriptions MUST have genres specified in the description.''' In addition:
For series/movies/OVAs, a plot summary and file details (sub group with video and audio codecs at the very least) will suffice.For OSTs, track listings and file information (codec, bit rate (if applicable), and ripper at the very least) will do.For manga, a plot summary and the scanlation group are the minimum requirements.

=== What is a good title for my torrent? ===

The title only needs to contain the original Japanese title and possibly the English title as well. You may add the name(s) of the involved group(s) in the title as well (example: Japanese Title | English Title [fansub]). Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).

=== What are good key words for my torrent? ===

You have to see the key words as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose key words that truthfully reflect the content of the files you're uploading and that allows it to be found in different ways than just searching for a title.

Good key words are: genres*, 720p/1080p, fansub group, author, director, that kind of stuff. Someone might be interested in all of "Miyazaki's" or Studio 4C works, searching for Miyazaki resp. Studio 4C will match the key words and you have what you're looking for.

Bad key words are: anything that appears in the title of the torrent or is already expressed otherwise (OST, OVA, HD, Movie, etc.). Alternate titles, codecs, and your own personal comments do not belong in key words. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as key words, even if they are already included in your torrent title.

*- When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.

===='''Guidelines:'''====

* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what key words would I be looking for?" and "which key words are not needed?"
* Secondly, drop near duplicate key words like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.
* Add only useful key words. No one will search for key words such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.
* Do '''not''' add duplicate key words, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php key word list].
* This also holds for fansub names: add either (for instance) Abacus Subs or AbSubs, but not both; the latter is preferred because it is shorter.Do '''not''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.
* Check the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php list of key words] for existing key words and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''matching other key words is better than making a new one'''.
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords Wiki article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.

====Keyword syntax====

We've just discussed the semantics of keywords, but what about the syntax? First of all, not all characters are allowed. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes (-) and spaces are allowed. Furthermore, a keyword is allowed to have two spaces, no more. If you're making a keyword of a composed word (for instance: Mamoru Oshii) keep it one keyword, don't add a comma in between. Genres like "Magical girl" and "Law and Order" should also be written without commas.

====Adding key words to your torrent====

The field for entering key words is above the description entry box. Typing in a word (or part of a word) will call up suggestions in a box. These suggestions are comprised of key words that already exist on BoxTorrents. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency. Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many key words as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the key words, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it). Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.

If you need to add a key word that isn't suggested, type it into the key word field and click on Add. This key word will be sent for moderation. If the key word is approved, it will be added to our official key word list and will appear on your torrent immediately. If rejected, it will be blacklisted, and will not show up again.

=== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ===

"Extra files" allow you to add (small) files to your torrent, files which you want to include but don't really belong in the torrent. You can think of SFV/MD5 files for file verification (or hash tables in general) or NFO files for credits and info. You are not allowed to add images. Linking to the files will not work, the link is dynamic and becomes invalid after 24 hours.

Any and all files released by the original source should be included as "extra files" (granted they do not violate the "extra files" rules, such as credits pages from manga. Leave those INSIDE your torrent).
All video torrents (series/movies/ova) should have, but do not require, at least an SFV or MD5 file with (official) hashes. You can get the CRCs from the fansubbers website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes).

DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will not be accepted if this is the case.

=== How do I attach extra files? ===

Simply edit your torrent (after it's been offered or uploaded), and there will be a box for you to enter the path of files you with to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.

=== What should I put in my torrents? ===

What we look for in torrents are:

[http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#1d460850b4a0c4f1c7ee620cec243fe4 A good description.]File quality: free of hash errors.File consistency: if possible, all files released by a single group, all file names in the same format as they were originally released by the group involved (original file names). This applies to ALL torrents.File structure: do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily. An example would be packing episodes 1-12 in one folder, and 13-24 in another within the same torrent.
If uploading a manga, please follow these directions:
Overlook archiving if the manga is very short (a oneshot), or if the scanlator(s) have released the entire manga in a single file. In these cases, unzip the file, but do not make any further modifications to folder structure or file names.
If the scanlator(s) release a manga zipped by chapter (assuming there is more than one), retain the archived chapters and offer the files in that state.No 'unnecessary' files: do not include codecs or programs. Acceptable files are external translation notes (for series/movies/OVAs) and credits pages (for manga)). If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the comments of your torrent offer.

=== What is this torrent swapping feature? ===

If, for any reason, something is wrong with your torrent (such as containing improper files or lacking a version 2 of an episode), you may request to swap the .torrent file. This will negate the need to delete the torrent and upload it again. You may apply to swap your own torrent files when they are either in the Offer stage or they are registered with the tracker.

To do so, edit your torrent. There will be a section for you to select a new .torrent file to replace the current one and a space for you to enter a reason why. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request.

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

No. This generates extra traffic for the tracker without users visiting the site itself. It also usually results in the torrent being overrun by bad leechers, as users are not aware of the site rules.

Complaints from other sites' administrative staff about our torrents being posted on their sites will result in the banning of the users responsible.

(However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice.)

== Downloading/Seeding ==
=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file. The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is an incentive for people to become Power Users, and also provides a higher seed base when other users are permitted to join the swarm.

=== What do I do if a torrent has no seeds? ===

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===

'Uploading' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.

'Seeding' is uploading data on a torrent once you have completed the download.

=== Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear? ===

There may be three reasons for this:
# The torrent may have been out-of-sync with the site [http://www.boxtorrents.com/rules.php rules].
# The uploader or a moderator may have deleted it because it contained bad files. A replacement will probably be uploaded to take its place.
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party.

=== I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back? ===

Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:
1) Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.
2) Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding. (e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has a ratio percentage figure which you can adjust)3) Force the torrent to start (e.g., in uTorrent, right click on the torrent entry and click 'Force Start'). This will force your client to ignore the rule mentioned above and seed until you stop the torrent.4) If all else fails, remove the torrent from your client, and see below for instructions on how to restore it to your client.

=== How do I resume a broken download or (re)seed something? ===

Open the .torrent file in your client. When your client asks you for a download location, choose the location of the existing file(s), force a recheck/rehash. Start the torrent, and it will resume/reseed (see the entry above for more information).
Please note that most clients will require that file names match the ones specified in the .torrent file when it comes to multi-file torrents. Make sure that this is the case, or your client will not detect the files you have pointed it to.
If, for whatever reason, you have decided to rename your files, then you have two choices:
1) (Re)Rename your files to match the torrent's.2) Find a torrent client that supports custom file names in multi-file torrents. At the time of this guide, the newest uTorrent beta and Azureus clients support individual custom file names in multi-file torrents. For more information, see the programs' web pages.

=== I'm seeding a torrent, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything! ===

First, check that you actually have someone to upload any data to. If you are on a torrent that has something like 10 seeders and 2 leechers, the chances of you uploading a great deal are slim to none.
Second, see [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a this entry in the FAQ] if you are not sure whether your ports are open.

=== Why do my downloads sometimes stall at 99%? ===

The more pieces you have, the harder it becomes to find peers who have pieces you are missing. That is why downloads sometimes slow down or even stall when there are just a few percent remaining. Just be patient and you will, sooner or later, get the remaining pieces.

=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

=== The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB? ===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads. Overhead may also account for some of this data.

=== What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error? ===

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, read on.

IOError means Input-Output Error, and that is a file system error, not a tracker one. It shows up when your client is for some reason unable to open the partially downloaded torrent files. The most common cause is two instances of the client to be running simultaneously: the last time the client was closed it somehow didn't really close but kept running in the background, and is therefore still locking the files, making it impossible for the new instance to open them.

A more uncommon occurrence is a corrupted FAT. A crash may result in corruption that makes the partially downloaded files unreadable, and the error ensues. Running scandisk should solve the problem. (Note that this may happen only if you're running Windows 9x - which only support FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)

== How can I improve my download speed? ==
The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(side note: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:

=== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ===

In particular, do not do it if you have a slow connection. The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

=== Make yourself connectable ===

See the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a Why is my port listed as "---"]  section.

=== Limit your upload speed ===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

# Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
# Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed. You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

If you are running more than one instance of a client it is the overall upload speed that you must take into account. Some clients (e.g. Azureus) limit global upload speed, others (e.g. Shad0w's) do it on a per torrent basis. Know your client. The same applies if you are using your connection for anything else (e.g. browsing or ftp), always think of the overall upload speed.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

=== Just give it some time ===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

=== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ===

Your download speed is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it will almost certainly saturate your download bandwidth, and your browsing will suffer. A client like Azureus allows the user to limit uploads & downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==

''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''

Short reply: change to an ISP that does not force a proxy upon you. If you cannot or do not want to then read on.

=== What is a proxy? ===

Basically a middleman. When you are browsing a site through a proxy your requests are sent to the proxy and the proxy forwards them to the site instead of you connecting directly to the site. There are several classifications (the terminology is far from standard):

{|border="1"
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! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''
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! Transparent ||align="left"| A transparent proxy is one that needs no configuration on the clients. It works by automatically redirecting all port 80 traffic to the proxy. (Sometimes used as synonymous for non-anonymous.)
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! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.
|-
! Anonymous ||align="left"|The proxy sends no client identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR header is not sent; the server does not see your IP.)
|-
! Highly Anonymous ||align="left"| The proxy sends no client or proxy identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR, HTTP_VIA and HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION headers are not sent; the server doesn't see your IP and doesn't even know you're using a proxy.)
|-
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) 
|-
|}

A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.

===How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy?===

Try [http://www.proxyjudge.org ProxyJudge]. It lists the HTTP headers that the server where it is running received from you. The relevant ones are HTTP_CLIENT_IP, HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR and REMOTE_ADDR.

===Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled?===

The BoxTorrents tracker is quite smart at finding your real IP, but it does need the proxy to send the HTTP header HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR. If your ISP's proxy does not then what happens is that the tracker will interpret the proxy's IP address as the client's IP address. So when you login and the tracker tries to connect to your client to see if you are NAT/firewalled it will actually try to connect to the proxy on the port your client reports to be using for incoming connections. Naturally the proxy will not be listening on that port, the connection will fail and the tracker will think you are NAT/firewalled.

== Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me? ==
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.

=== Maybe my address is blacklisted? ===
The site blocks addresses of banned users. This works at Apache/PHP level, it's just a script that blocks logins from those addresses. It should not stop you from reaching the site. In particular it does not block lower level protocols, you should be able to ping/traceroute the server even if your address is blacklisted. If you cannot then the reason for the problem lies elsewhere.

=== Your ISP blocks the site's address ===
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)
There's nothing we can do. You should contact your ISP (or get a new one). Note that you can still visit the site via a proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant section. In this case it doesn't matter if the proxy is anonymous or not, or which port it listens to.

Notice that you will always be listed as an "unconnectable" client because the tracker will be unable to check that you're capable of accepting incoming connections.

== Is there an RSS feed available for BoxTorrents? ==
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

FoRCe - An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&section=mscripts&id=1 Download Link].

== What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? ==
Post in the [http://forums.BoxTorrents.com/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:
Make sure your problem is not answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.'''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member, if you don't wish to post in the forums use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php the help form] instead.To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Gelatin Fish Sandwich' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored.

''Last updated: 8:35 am on September 6th 2008''

FAQ

2008-09-12T04:09:22Z

Deimon: /* What can/can't I put in my torrents? */

''This still needs some cleaning''

== What makes BoxTorrents different? ==

There are many anime torrent sites but BoxTorrents is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide only torrents for completed anime or anime-related material and we pick only the best versions. Not everyone may submit new torrents: only Power Users, users who seem to have at least some experience with our site, and other appointed users. All submissions are thoroughly checked before they are added to our ever growing list of series; by ''ever growing'', we really mean ever growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. In short: 'quality over quantity' and 'ease of use'. Do keep in mind that BoxTorrents exists because of its users; old content is still available because of many dedicated seeders, so sharing is a must.

This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BoxTorrents, we suggest you read the rules! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.

If you see anything in here that is out of date or incorrect, or you'd like to add something, please contact [http://www.boxtorrents.com/userdetails.php?id=260057 psyren].

== Site content information ==
=== What is this Bittorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files? ===

Check out [http://www.btfaq.com Brian's Bittorrent FAQ and Guide].

=== How do I watch the files I download? ===

Visit [http://www.cccp-project.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this page] and have a look around.
The CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) is the simplest codec pack available on the internet, and the simplest codec pack to set up. Out of the box, it is practically guaranteed to play anything that you throw at it (from our site, of course).
If you have any problems, please look [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=27.0 here] for possible solutions. If you can't find one, you may either post in the forums asking for help or use the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php Help Form].

=== Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? ===

[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources: [http://anidb.net AniDB], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://www.animenfo.com AnimeNFO]. Each site offers unique information on any given title.

For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].

== User information ==
=== I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! ===

Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.
Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

=== I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me? ===

Please use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

=== Can you rename my account? ===

Users can rename their account on the tracker by using [http://www.boxtorrents.com/changename.php this form]. Please note that the user is required to be a power user with report privileges.

=== Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while? ===

Used accounts are pruned after 6 months. Unused accounts are pruned sooner (0 download, 0 upload).

=== My account is gone! Can you recover it? ===

Unfortunately, we can't do anything about pruned accounts. If you were able to create a new account under the same name and/or e-mail address, it is proof that your old account is permanently gone.

=== What is MY ratio? ===

Click on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile link], then on your user name (at the top).

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio takes into account those values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

=== Why is my IP displayed on my details page? ===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Other users do not see that information.

=== Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death) ===

This problem sometimes occurs with MSIE. Close all Internet Explorer windows and open Internet Options in the control panel. Click the Delete Cookies button. You should now be able to login.
Another solution is to visit http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php

=== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.

This means that other peers in the swarm will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This has obviously a detrimental effect on the overall speed.

The way to solve the problem involves opening the ports used for incoming connections (the same range you defined in your client) on the firewall and/or configuring your NAT server to use a basic form of NAT for that range instead of NAPT (the actual process differs widely between different router models. Check your router documentation and/or support forum. You will also find lots of information on the subject at [http://www.portforward.com PortForward]).

=== What are the different user classes? ===
{|border="1"
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! '''Class''' !! '''Description'''
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! User ||align="left"| Normal user, can choose to view hentai.
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! Power User ||align="left"|Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make offers of torrents they wish to upload.
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! Uploader ||align="left"|These people can upload directly to the torrent pool without requiring moderator approval. These people are appointed by staff if deemed a trustworthy member of the Box community.
|-
! Power Uploader ||align="left"| Same as power user but with upload rights.
|-
! Moderator/Admins ||align="left"| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.
|-
|}

=== How do I become a Power User? ===

Upload at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 1.

=== How do I view peer lists for torrents? ===

Become a Power User and click on the Peer List tab under torrent descriptions. Non-Power Users can not view peer lists.

=== How do I add an avatar to my profile? ===

First, find an image that you like, and that is within the rules. Then you will have to upload to some webspace, such as Photobucket, Upload-It! or ImageShack. All that is left to do is copy the URL (direct link) you were given when uploading it to the avatar field in your profile.

Please do not add a comment just to test your avatar. If everything is alright you'll see it in your details page.

=== I am warned, what do I do? ===

'''What is a warning?'''
* A warning means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, you may not download. If you are warned it means you did something very wrong. The warning is there to protect other users, do keep in mind that BoxTorrents only works because many users put in some effort and bandwidth to keep our torrents healthy.

'''Why was I warned?'''
* The warning may be set automatically if your ratio drops below a certain point or it may be set by a moderator if you broke a rule. In the second case, warnings will be longer depending on the severity of your offence that garnered the warning.

'''Ok, so now what?'''
* While your are warned you may not download; you are only allowed to seed. When you are warned an ''evaluation'' time will be scheduled (usually 1 week ahead), your account is then re-evaluated and if your ratio is high enough the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled, and so on.
If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio ;) ) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by increasing your upload. The most obvious way is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#80f179e93e791a8a90d6b48c649c1fd9 What are bonus torrents?]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/donate.php donation] page.

== Tracker Issues ==
===Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed===
Cause: Your ratio is too low.

Solution: Seed more and improve your ratio.

=== I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account. ===

Cause: Your passkey's secrecy has been compromised.

Solution: See the entry below.

=== People are using my torrent key / I accidentally posted my torrent key ===

Cause: Your torrent key identifies you as a user; never give it to anyone. Staff will never ask for you torrent key.

Solution: Go to your Profile and generate a new key, all your old torrents will become invalid immediately so you will have to re-download your torrents.

=== I accidentally posted a link to download.php and I'm being charged for the downloads ===

Cause: When you are logged in the download.php links are for your user, if you post them people will get your torrent and your key. If you are logged out the links are anonymous, posting them elsewhere will not work as they are only valid for 24 hours. Generating a new key does not solve this problem.

Solution: Wait 24 hours for the download link to become invalid (download links are only valid for 24 hours) or remove the download link from where you posted it. If no more new people are given your key you can generate a new key to get rid of the 'leechers'.

=== I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage. ===

Cause: You downloaded a public torrent.

Solution: Log in and re-download the torrent.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent pass" ===

Cause: The tracker can not find a user associated with the torrent pass you're sending it in your announce URL.

Solution: Re-download the torrent from the site.

=== "Failure: unregistered torrent" ===

Cause: The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.

Solution: Check if the torrent has been swapped or replaced. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that has become blacklisted.

=== "Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached" ===

Cause: You are downloading too many torrents.

Solution: Users are allowed to download 3 torrent at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are allegedly downloading.

=== What are bonus torrents? ===

Bonus torrents are torrents with few seeders or few leechers, the idea of the bonus system is to keep older torrents alive. Bonus torrents are marked with an icon that looks like a yellow ball with a red "'''B'''" inside. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100%) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/bonus.php bonus] page (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).

== Statistics Tracking ==
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===

BoxTorrents uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. When you announce, your passkey is used to identify you and to (very accurately) track your upload and download traffic, regardless of any IP changes. The passkey is automatically added to the announce URL of every torrent you download whilst logged in. '''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.''' Doing so will allow people to generate torrent traffic under your account. We will not be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have.

=== My stats are not updating, what can I do? ===

Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page]. If it doesn't (or if it does, but you're still having problems), then:Remove the torrent entries from your torrent client. Re-download the .torrent files and open them in your client. Force a hash recheck and resume activity.If that doesn't help, go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and regenerate your torrent pass. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change, then repeat the above step.Use only official non-beta clients.

=== Best practices ===

If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage)Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives the required information.If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. Your traffic may not be tracked during downtime but as soon as the tracker is working again then your traffic will be tracked again.

=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===

There is currently no restriction on which clients you may use, but this will most likely change in the future. The tracker updates your stats correctly for most Bittorrent clients. However, we still recommend that you use the following clients:
- '''uTorrent''' [http://www.utorrent.com/ website]
- '''Azureus''' (aka Vuze) [http://http://azureus.sourceforge.net/ website]

For any client, we urge you to keep it up to date, most clients have had some problems with earlier versions.

Also, clients in alpha or beta version should be avoided.

We neither recommend nor will we provide support for:
- BitComet
- BitLord (modified BitComet with spyware added)
- Shareaza

=== Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile? ===

If for some reason (e.g. PC crash or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never have had its finished information sent and will be listed until the peer information times out. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile? ===

Some older clients do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for the message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until the peer information timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

=== Why do I sometimes see torrents I'm not leeching in my profile?! ===

Under our new keying system, it is not possible for the tracker to confuse you with another peer. If you see torrents listed in your profile that you are DEFINITELY not leeching/seeding on, then we suggest you take the following actions:
'''Change the e-mail and password on your account.''' If you did not give out your passkey then someone either has access to your email account or your Boxtorrents user account (or both).'''Go to your [http://www.boxtorrents.com/my.php profile page] and generate a new torrent pass.''' This will invalidate all your previous torrents ending whatever damage was done to your account. You will need to redownload your torrents.

=== Can I login from different computers? ===

Yes.

=== Can I seed from different computers? ===

Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers''' as the tracker will not understand. In the worst case you will banned.

== Uploading ==
=== Why can't I upload torrents? ===

Power Users can make offers of torrents they wish to upload, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Staff members and certain approved users are permitted to upload directly without having to go through the approval procedure.
Non-Power Users can not make offers.

=== How do I make an offer if I'm a Power User? ===

First, begin by reading this section of the FAQ to make sure that you fully understand what is required of you. Failure to do so will see your offer rejected (depending on the mood of the staff member who handles it). Once you have finished reading, click the 'Offer' button on the left side of the page. When creating your torrent, be sure to set the 'private' flag, or the system will automatically reject your torrent. Once you've created your torrent, fill in the description of your torrent. Once you submit your torrent for approval, it will join a queue of torrents awaiting judgement. You may leave your client 'seeding' your torrent at this point, but make sure you redownload the torrent from the website to have your passkey added to the announce URL (you may also add this manually if you wish, but it is not recommended). If granted, your torrent will be immediately added to Box's torrent pool (and if you are 'seeding', you will begin immediately). If rejected, your torrent will remain in 'limbo', sitting on the queue with 'rejected' status until either you or a mod removes it.

=== What does 'Semi-granted' mean? ===

Offers require the approval of two admins or moderators before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-granted' is the state an offer acquires when one admin/mod has granted it, pending further approval.

=== What can/can't I put in my torrents? ===

Please refer to our ([[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]]) and (''ESPECIALLY'') the [[Blacklist]].

=== What should I put in the description? ===

Always include who released the files and as specfic as possible an indication of the quality (bit rate, codec, etc.). '''See the next paragraph for more details'''.
Include a short description of what you're uploading, usually people include a short plot summary; be careful of spoilers though.

You may mark-up your text using BBcode or HTML; you can find many examples of nice templates in other peoples' descriptions. While this is not necessary, you may like to 'pretty up' your description.
It's also very much appreciated if you include images and/or screenshots and links to sites like AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork, although it is not necessary.
Please note: when using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description, or the system will not know that you are using HTML and will treat your commands differently.

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. '''With the exclusion of OST torrents, all descriptions MUST have genres specified in the description.''' In addition:
For series/movies/OVAs, a plot summary and file details (sub group with video and audio codecs at the very least) will suffice.For OSTs, track listings and file information (codec, bit rate (if applicable), and ripper at the very least) will do.For manga, a plot summary and the scanlation group are the minimum requirements.

=== What is a good title for my torrent? ===

The title only needs to contain the original Japanese title and possibly the English title as well. You may add the name(s) of the involved group(s) in the title as well (example: Japanese Title | English Title [fansub]). Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).

=== What are good key words for my torrent? ===

You have to see the key words as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose key words that truthfully reflect the content of the files you're uploading and that allows it to be found in different ways than just searching for a title.

Good key words are: genres*, 720p/1080p, fansub group, author, director, that kind of stuff. Someone might be interested in all of "Miyazaki's" or Studio 4C works, searching for Miyazaki resp. Studio 4C will match the key words and you have what you're looking for.

Bad key words are: anything that appears in the title of the torrent or is already expressed otherwise (OST, OVA, HD, Movie, etc.). Alternate titles, codecs, and your own personal comments do not belong in key words. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as key words, even if they are already included in your torrent title.

*- When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.

===='''Guidelines:'''====

* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what key words would I be looking for?" and "which key words are not needed?"
* Secondly, drop near duplicate key words like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.
* Add only useful key words. No one will search for key words such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.
* Do '''not''' add duplicate key words, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php key word list].
* This also holds for fansub names: add either (for instance) Abacus Subs or AbSubs, but not both; the latter is preferred because it is shorter.Do '''not''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.
* Check the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/keywords.php list of key words] for existing key words and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''matching other key words is better than making a new one'''.
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords Wiki article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.

====Keyword syntax====

We've just discussed the semantics of keywords, but what about the syntax? First of all, not all characters are allowed. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes (-) and spaces are allowed. Furthermore, a keyword is allowed to have two spaces, no more. If you're making a keyword of a composed word (for instance: Mamoru Oshii) keep it one keyword, don't add a comma in between. Genres like "Magical girl" and "Law and Order" should also be written without commas.

====Adding key words to your torrent====

The field for entering key words is above the description entry box. Typing in a word (or part of a word) will call up suggestions in a box. These suggestions are comprised of key words that already exist on BoxTorrents. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency. Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many key words as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the key words, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it). Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.

If you need to add a key word that isn't suggested, type it into the key word field and click on Add. This key word will be sent for moderation. If the key word is approved, it will be added to our official key word list and will appear on your torrent immediately. If rejected, it will be blacklisted, and will not show up again.

=== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ===

"Extra files" allow you to add (small) files to your torrent, files which you want to include but don't really belong in the torrent. You can think of SFV/MD5 files for file verification (or hash tables in general) or NFO files for credits and info. You are not allowed to add images. Linking to the files will not work, the link is dynamic and becomes invalid after 24 hours.

Any and all files released by the original source should be included as "extra files" (granted they do not violate the "extra files" rules, such as credits pages from manga. Leave those INSIDE your torrent).
All video torrents (series/movies/ova) should have, but do not require, at least an SFV or MD5 file with (official) hashes. You can get the CRCs from the fansubbers website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes).

DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will not be accepted if this is the case.

=== How do I attach extra files? ===

Simply edit your torrent (after it's been offered or uploaded), and there will be a box for you to enter the path of files you with to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.

=== What should I put in my torrents? ===

What we look for in torrents are:

[http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#1d460850b4a0c4f1c7ee620cec243fe4 A good description.]File quality: free of hash errors.File consistency: if possible, all files released by a single group, all file names in the same format as they were originally released by the group involved (original file names). This applies to ALL torrents.File structure: do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily. An example would be packing episodes 1-12 in one folder, and 13-24 in another within the same torrent.
If uploading a manga, please follow these directions:
Overlook archiving if the manga is very short (a oneshot), or if the scanlator(s) have released the entire manga in a single file. In these cases, unzip the file, but do not make any further modifications to folder structure or file names.
If the scanlator(s) release a manga zipped by chapter (assuming there is more than one), retain the archived chapters and offer the files in that state.No 'unnecessary' files: do not include codecs or programs. Acceptable files are external translation notes (for series/movies/OVAs) and credits pages (for manga)). If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the comments of your torrent offer.

=== What is this torrent swapping feature? ===

If, for any reason, something is wrong with your torrent (such as containing improper files or lacking a version 2 of an episode), you may request to swap the .torrent file. This will negate the need to delete the torrent and upload it again. You may apply to swap your own torrent files when they are either in the Offer stage or they are registered with the tracker.

To do so, edit your torrent. There will be a section for you to select a new .torrent file to replace the current one and a space for you to enter a reason why. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request.

=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===

No. This generates extra traffic for the tracker without users visiting the site itself. It also usually results in the torrent being overrun by bad leechers, as users are not aware of the site rules.

Complaints from other sites' administrative staff about our torrents being posted on their sites will result in the banning of the users responsible.

(However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice.)

== Downloading/Seeding ==
=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===

When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file. The amount of time you have to wait is proportional to the size of the torrent (the larger the torrent, the longer you have to wait). This is an incentive for people to become Power Users, and also provides a higher seed base when other users are permitted to join the swarm.

=== What do I do if a torrent has no seeds? ===

Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.

=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===

'Uploading' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.

'Seeding' is uploading data on a torrent once you have completed the download.

=== Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear? ===

There may be three reasons for this:
# The torrent may have been out-of-sync with the site [http://www.boxtorrents.com/rules.php rules].
# The uploader or a moderator may have deleted it because it contained bad files. A replacement will probably be uploaded to take its place.
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party.

=== I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back? ===

Once your download has completed, most clients will continue to run the torrent in seeding mode until the ratio is 1:1. If this is not the case, try some of these steps:
1) Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.
2) Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding. (e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has a ratio percentage figure which you can adjust)3) Force the torrent to start (e.g., in uTorrent, right click on the torrent entry and click 'Force Start'). This will force your client to ignore the rule mentioned above and seed until you stop the torrent.4) If all else fails, remove the torrent from your client, and see below for instructions on how to restore it to your client.

=== How do I resume a broken download or (re)seed something? ===

Open the .torrent file in your client. When your client asks you for a download location, choose the location of the existing file(s), force a recheck/rehash. Start the torrent, and it will resume/reseed (see the entry above for more information).
Please note that most clients will require that file names match the ones specified in the .torrent file when it comes to multi-file torrents. Make sure that this is the case, or your client will not detect the files you have pointed it to.
If, for whatever reason, you have decided to rename your files, then you have two choices:
1) (Re)Rename your files to match the torrent's.2) Find a torrent client that supports custom file names in multi-file torrents. At the time of this guide, the newest uTorrent beta and Azureus clients support individual custom file names in multi-file torrents. For more information, see the programs' web pages.

=== I'm seeding a torrent, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything! ===

First, check that you actually have someone to upload any data to. If you are on a torrent that has something like 10 seeders and 2 leechers, the chances of you uploading a great deal are slim to none.
Second, see [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a this entry in the FAQ] if you are not sure whether your ports are open.

=== Why do my downloads sometimes stall at 99%? ===

The more pieces you have, the harder it becomes to find peers who have pieces you are missing. That is why downloads sometimes slow down or even stall when there are just a few percent remaining. Just be patient and you will, sooner or later, get the remaining pieces.

=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to 'kick/ban clients that send you bad data' or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

=== The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB? ===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads. Overhead may also account for some of this data.

=== What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error? ===

If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, read on.

IOError means Input-Output Error, and that is a file system error, not a tracker one. It shows up when your client is for some reason unable to open the partially downloaded torrent files. The most common cause is two instances of the client to be running simultaneously: the last time the client was closed it somehow didn't really close but kept running in the background, and is therefore still locking the files, making it impossible for the new instance to open them.

A more uncommon occurrence is a corrupted FAT. A crash may result in corruption that makes the partially downloaded files unreadable, and the error ensues. Running scandisk should solve the problem. (Note that this may happen only if you're running Windows 9x - which only support FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)

== How can I improve my download speed? ==
The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(side note: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:

=== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ===

In particular, do not do it if you have a slow connection. The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

=== Make yourself connectable ===

See the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/faq.php#714b90d89c6693257791e1b80d99c00a Why is my port listed as "---"]  section.

=== Limit your upload speed ===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

# Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
# Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed. You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

If you are running more than one instance of a client it is the overall upload speed that you must take into account. Some clients (e.g. Azureus) limit global upload speed, others (e.g. Shad0w's) do it on a per torrent basis. Know your client. The same applies if you are using your connection for anything else (e.g. browsing or ftp), always think of the overall upload speed.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

=== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

=== Just give it some time ===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

=== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ===

Your download speed is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it will almost certainly saturate your download bandwidth, and your browsing will suffer. A client like Azureus allows the user to limit uploads & downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==

''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''

Short reply: change to an ISP that does not force a proxy upon you. If you cannot or do not want to then read on.

=== What is a proxy? ===

Basically a middleman. When you are browsing a site through a proxy your requests are sent to the proxy and the proxy forwards them to the site instead of you connecting directly to the site. There are several classifications (the terminology is far from standard):

{|border="1"
|-
! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''
|-
! Transparent ||align="left"| A transparent proxy is one that needs no configuration on the clients. It works by automatically redirecting all port 80 traffic to the proxy. (Sometimes used as synonymous for non-anonymous.)
|-
! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.
|-
! Anonymous ||align="left"|The proxy sends no client identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR header is not sent; the server does not see your IP.)
|-
! Highly Anonymous ||align="left"| The proxy sends no client or proxy identification to the server. (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR, HTTP_VIA and HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION headers are not sent; the server doesn't see your IP and doesn't even know you're using a proxy.)
|-
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) 
|-
|}

A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.

===How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy?===

Try [http://www.proxyjudge.org ProxyJudge]. It lists the HTTP headers that the server where it is running received from you. The relevant ones are HTTP_CLIENT_IP, HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR and REMOTE_ADDR.

===Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled?===

The BoxTorrents tracker is quite smart at finding your real IP, but it does need the proxy to send the HTTP header HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR. If your ISP's proxy does not then what happens is that the tracker will interpret the proxy's IP address as the client's IP address. So when you login and the tracker tries to connect to your client to see if you are NAT/firewalled it will actually try to connect to the proxy on the port your client reports to be using for incoming connections. Naturally the proxy will not be listening on that port, the connection will fail and the tracker will think you are NAT/firewalled.

== Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me? ==
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.

=== Maybe my address is blacklisted? ===
The site blocks addresses of banned users. This works at Apache/PHP level, it's just a script that blocks logins from those addresses. It should not stop you from reaching the site. In particular it does not block lower level protocols, you should be able to ping/traceroute the server even if your address is blacklisted. If you cannot then the reason for the problem lies elsewhere.

=== Your ISP blocks the site's address ===
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)
There's nothing we can do. You should contact your ISP (or get a new one). Note that you can still visit the site via a proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant section. In this case it doesn't matter if the proxy is anonymous or not, or which port it listens to.

Notice that you will always be listed as an "unconnectable" client because the tracker will be unable to check that you're capable of accepting incoming connections.

== Is there an RSS feed available for BoxTorrents? ==
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.

FoRCe - An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&section=mscripts&id=1 Download Link].

== What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? ==
Post in the [http://forums.BoxTorrents.com/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:
Make sure your problem is not answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.Before posting, '''read the stickied topics''' (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.'''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member, if you don't wish to post in the forums use [http://www.boxtorrents.com/help.php the help form] instead.To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Gelatin Fish Sandwich' in your post. We are quite serious. Failure to do so will result in your thread being locked immediately or your help request being ignored.

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