http://wiki.bakabt.me/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Jestdie&feedformat=atomBakaBT Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T00:17:24ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.6http://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=5357The BakaBT Website2012-02-16T08:25:20Z<p>Jestdie: /* 6 - User interface */</p>
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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. <br />
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[[File:Header.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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===1 - Quick links===<br />
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||'''Help Form'''||A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.<br />
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||'''Adopt'''||A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.<br />
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||'''Top 10'''||Some nice statistics.<br />
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||'''Banners'''||A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Blog'''||The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.<br />
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||'''IRC'''||Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.<br />
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||'''Web IRC'''||Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.<br />
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||'''Rules'''||Read this.<br />
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||'''FAQ'''||And this.<br />
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||'''Wiki'''||What you're on.<br />
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||'''Random'''||Takes you to a random torrent.<br />
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===2 - RSS===<br />
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A RSS feed of recently-granted torrents. The results are filtered by the default browse options specified in your profile.<br /><br />
(Only Power Users)<br />
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===3 - Navigation===<br />
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||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
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||'''Browse'''||Browse all torrents on the site.<br />
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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).<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.<br />
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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.<br />
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===4 - Login===<br />
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Your username and a logout/login link.<br />
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===5 - Donate button===<br />
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Make one-time, or set up monthly, donations and get upload credit.<br />
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===6 - Search field===<br />
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Search currently accepted torrents. Searches according to your default browse options.<br />
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===7 - Stats===<br />
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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.<br />
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=Userpage=<br />
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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.<br />
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[[File:Userpage.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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===1 - Friend Controls===<br />
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Add this user to your Friend List, or block them. <br />
Your Friend List and the Users you have blocked can be found under [http://bakabt.me/friends.php My friends].<br />
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.<br />
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===2 - User info===<br />
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The username and [[FAQ#User_Classes|user class]] of this user. Also, a flag representing the user's country of residence.<br />
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===3 - Avatar===<br />
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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]].<br />
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===4 - Public user information===<br />
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||'''Join Date'''||Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
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||'''Last Seen'''||The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
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||'''Uploaded'''||Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.<br />
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||'''Downloaded'''||Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.<br />
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||'''Bonus'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
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||'''Donated'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.<br />
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||'''Freeleech'''||Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] period.<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Share Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.<br />
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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.<br />
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===5 - Tabs===<br />
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Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.<br />
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||'''Seeding'''||Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Leeching'''||Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
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||'''Incomplete'''||Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Bookmarked'''||Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.<br />
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||'''Wishlist'''||Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.<br />
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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<br />
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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.<br />
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===6 - Categories===<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''Category'''||The category that the torrent falls into. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
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:<br />
# Green ribbon with golden medal: You have seeded that torrent to a ratio of > 1<br />
# Green ribbon with silver medal: You are seeding this torrent and have already a ratio > 1<br />
# Red ribbon with golden medal: You have leeched this torrent but haven't reached a ratio > 1<br />
# Red ribbon with silver medal: You are leeching this torrent<br />
# Red ribbon with bronze medal: You have leeched a part of this torrent but not all data and haven't reached a ratio > 1<br />
# Round medal: You have uploaded this torrent onto BakaBT<br />
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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.<br />
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||'''S/L'''||Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.<br />
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||'''Size'''||Size of the torrent data.<br />
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||'''Up'''||The user's recorded upload for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
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||'''Down'''||The user's recorded download for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
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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.<br />
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=Torrent Details=<br />
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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.<br />
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[[File:Torrent-details.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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===1 - Torrent icon===<br />
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Torrent type. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
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===2 - Torrent title===<br />
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Title of the torrent.<br />
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===3 - Keywords===<br />
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The [[How_to_make_an_offer#Keywords|keywords (tags)]] associated with this torrent.<br />
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===4 - Swap notice===<br />
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Date the torrent was last swapped.<br />
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===5 - Download===<br />
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Click to download the .torrent file. Also listed is the size of the torrent.<br />
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===6 - User interface===<br />
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||'''Bookmark'''||Keep this torrent listed in your bookmarks. Also used to calculate related torrents.<br />
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||'''Wishlist'''||A list of torrents to download... sometime. You're notified when a torrent on your wishlist is swapped.<br />
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||'''Notify Me'''||Sends you notifications when new comments are posted.<br />
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||'''Report'''||[[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report this torrent]] for not following the rules.<br />Power users only.<br />
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===7 - Other versions box===<br />
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Category box with the different [[Format_Preferences#Video Groupings|video format alternatives]].<br />
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===8 - Torrent info tabs===<br />
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Tabs that provide interesting information about this torrent. Clicking leads to boxes 9-12.<br />
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===9 - Statistics===<br />
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||'''Type'''||Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
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||'''Size'''||Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.<br />
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||'''Completed'''||How many people have finished downloading the torrent.<br />
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||'''Last activity'''||[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]<br />
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||'''Peers'''||The swarm overview.<br />
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||'''Freeleech'''||Whether the torrent benefits from [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] or not.<br />
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||'''Added'''||When this torrent was added to the pool.<br />
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||'''Snatches'''||Number of times the .torrent file was downloaded.<br />
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||'''Last Seed'''||How much time has passed since a new seed has entered the swarm.<br />
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===10 - Filelist===<br />
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A list of the files included in the torrent and their sizes. If contained in folders, you can expand all.<br /><br />
Can be viewed as plain text.<br />
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===11 - Peerlist===<br />
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Detailed information about the swarm.<br />Power users only.<br />
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||'''User/IP'''||A link to the user's profile, or an IP address for users connected via the public key.<br />
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||'''Upl.'''||Total amount uploaded of this torrent.<br />
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||'''Downl.'''||Total amount downloaded.<br />
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||'''Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded for this torrent. This is the field that the list is sorted by.<br />
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||'''Complete'''||How much of the torrent the user has downloaded.<br />
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||'''Time'''||The time elapsed since the torrent was last started [[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=15188.msg352939#msg352939 verify?]]<br />
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||'''Idle'''||Time since last announce.<br />
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||'''Hts'''||Number of announces.<br />
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||'''Client'''||The Bittorrent client being used.<br />
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===12 - Related===<br />
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Other torrents bookmarked by users who bookmarked this torrent.<br />
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=Forum RSS Feed=<br />
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This tutorial will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
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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.<br />
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.<br />
To this end Simple Machines Forum developers created one of the most comprehensive Feed Systems available for forums to date.<br />
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==Preparation==<br />
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First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:<br />
http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?type=rss;action=.xml<br />
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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.<br />
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.<br />
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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<br />
The following is the available manipulations to the RSS Feed available to everyone:<br />
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* ;type=atom - Atom<br />
* ;type=rdf - RDF<br />
* ;type=rss - RSS 0.91<br />
* ;type=rss2 - RSS 2.0<br />
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''Do not worry if this makes no sense at this time as it will all come together...''<br />
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Now that we know what type of feeds are available to all of us how can we target Boards and Topics???<br /><br />
Again: Simple Machine Forum Developers were thinking, and gave us a list of options to add to the initial URL.<br />
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The following is example expansions to the initial URL that can be added.<br />
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* limit=x - display the "x" number of posts (if number is less than 5, it will display 5. If number is larger than 255,<br /> it will display 255).<br />
* board=y - display only posts from board "y"<br />
* boards=x,y,z - display only posts from the specified boards<br />
* topic=y - display only posts from board in which topic "y" is located<br />
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There is just a little more information to disseminate before we get to the heart of this tutorial.<br /><br />
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:<br />
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* Recent Posts (displays the most recent posts that you can see)<br />
sa=recent<br />
* News (displays the first post from the most recent topics that you can see)<br />
sa=news<br />
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==Creating the custom feed==<br />
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Now that we have all the parts that are required, let's put it all together.<br /><br />
The following are examples of targeted Feeds from the BakaBT forums:<br />
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BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br /><br />
[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;<font color="#009900">sa=recent</font>;<font color="#000080">board=3.0</font>;<font color="#660066">limit=20</font>;<font color="#FF3300">type=rss2</font>]<br />
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BakaBT - Site Feedback & Rules (Topic Example)<br /><br />
[http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;<font color="#009900">sa=news</font>;<font color="#000080">topic=22306</font>;<font color="#660066">limit=20</font>;<font color="#FF3300">type=rss</font>]<br />
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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.<br /><br />
As you can see in the <font color="#3380DB">light blue</font> is the initial Forum URL.<br />
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::'''NOTE:'''<br />
::Now as we build the URL coding up, you must add a "semi-colon" ( ; ) after each addition to the URL.<br />
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In the above examples:<br /><br />
<font color="#009900">The Green</font> 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.<br />
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<font color="#000080">The Navy Blue</font> area defines the the topic or board that we wish to obtain a feed from.<br />
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<font color="#660066">The Purple</font> 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.<br />
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<font color="#FF3300">The Red</font> 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.<br />
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===Examples===<br />
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Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?<br />
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Lets take the example of the first example feed above:<br />
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BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br />
http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2<br />
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This one is labeled "BakaBT - New Torrent Requests".<br />
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If you look at your browser's Address bar you will see something like this:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss1.jpg]]<br />
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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;<br /><br />
In this case we are interested in "topic=22306.0"<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss2.jpg]]<br />
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Now that I have the information required, I am going to take my Example code and copy/paste the "topic=22306.0" into it: <br />
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So I will go from this:<br />
[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;<font color="#000080">board=3.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
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To this:<br />
[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;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
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'''<u>Now here is a kick in the shorts:</u>'''<br /><br />
''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.''<br />
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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"<br />
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So lets, pick a board as an example - Forum/Thread Games:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss3.jpg]]<br />
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Check the Address bar in your browser:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss4.jpg]]<br />
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Again: all we are interested in is the Board and the Numbers:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss5.jpg]]<br />
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Once again I am going to copy and paste "board=41.0" into my prepared URL:<br /><br />
So this:<br />
[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;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
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Becomes this:<br />
[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;<font color="#000080">board=41.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
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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.<br />
Indeed we find that this works:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss7.jpg]]<br />
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===Final Notes.===<br />
As demonstrated above, it is always better to utilize a Board over a Topic, as the Board reference is reliable.<br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br />
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I hope that the BakaBT members will find this of some use it targeting feeds to their individual needs.<br />
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask<br />
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Regards<br /><br />
[http://bakabt.me/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Linux_Video_Playback&diff=5356Linux Video Playback2012-02-16T08:10:24Z<p>Jestdie: /* Recommended Media Players */</p>
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<div>==Recommended Media Players==<br />
;* [[Wikipedia:MPlayer|MPlayer]]<br />
;* [[Wikipedia:SMPlayer|SMPlayer]] (graphical interface for MPlayer)<br />
;* [http://www.mplayer2.org/ MPlayer2]<br />
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==MPlayer==<br />
===Installation===<br />
Perform one of the following commands as root, depending on your distribution. If you do not find information pertaining to the distribution you use, refer to your distributions documentation.<br />
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====Debian Based Distributions====<br />
mplayer is packaged for Debian. As root:<br />
apt-get install mplayer<br />
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However, this is often not the newest release (especially if you are running Debian stable) and does not contain support for all codecs. In particular, those older builds may not have 10-bit support. Almost all users will want to install newer packages:<br />
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# Visit http://debian-multimedia.org/ and add it as a package repository using the instructions in the red boxes.<br />
# As root, <br />
<tt>apt-get update && apt-get install mplayer debian-multimedia-keyring</tt><br />
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apt-get will warn you about unsigned packages the first time you run this; allow them. Installing the keyring package will eliminate those warnings for future upgrades.<br />
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For RealVideo support, also install the packages <tt>w32codecs</tt> (32-bit OS) or <tt>w64codecs</tt> (64-bit OS).<br />
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====Ubuntu====<br />
The MPlayer version in the default Ubuntu repositories is usually outdated. The [http://medibuntu.org/ Medibuntu] repository has the latest version of MPlayer as well as the extra codecs. <br />
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To add the Mediabuntu repository, paste the following into a terminal (from the [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu Mediabuntu wiki])<br />
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sudo wget --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list && sudo apt-get --quiet update && sudo apt-get --yes --quiet --allow-unauthenticated install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get --quiet update<br />
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After that install MPlayer and the codec pack:<br />
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(32-bit installations)<br />
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sudo apt-get install mplayer w32codecs<br />
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(64-bit installations)<br />
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sudo apt-get install mplayer w64codecs<br />
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Since mplayer is a command-line application, it might be useful to install a GUI front-end like gnome-mplayer like so:<br />
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sudo apt-get install gnome-mplayer<br />
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====OpenSuse====<br />
zypper in mplayer<br />
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====Red Hat Based Distributions (Including Fedora)====<br />
MPlayer is not in the official Fedora repositories. You will have to add and enable the [http://rpmfusion.org/ RPM Fusion] third-party repositories before being able to install MPlayer.<br />
yum install mplayer<br />
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====Arch Linux====<br />
pacman -S mplayer<br />
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====Gentoo====<br />
emerge -ptva mplayer<br />
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===MPlayer codecs===<br />
Not all distributions include the full set of MPlayer codecs in their repositories, although these are often not needed except for Real or Quicktime videos. To install the full set follow these easy steps.<br />
<br />
# Download: http://www4.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/codecs/all-20071007.tar.bz2<br />
# Extract with: tar xvf all-20071007.tar.bz2<br />
# Copy the codecs (but not the directory) to the MPlayer codec directory. Default is /usr/lib/win32<br />
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===GPU Acceleration===<br />
====NVIDIA VDPAU====<br />
If you use an NVIDIA GPU be sure to install their latest binary drivers as they offer a feature that enables offloading video decoding from the CPU to GPU which may provide smoother video playback, especially for h264 encoded videos, while keeping CPU usage at low levels. Check your MPlayer configuration to use both the VDPAU video option (-vc) and video output (-vo). Type "mplayer -vo help" to list available outputs.<br />
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* Debian, Ubuntu users: Install the drivers with <tt>apt-get install nvidia-glx nvidia-kernel-dkms</tt><br />
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====ATI====<br />
The open source video driver provides hardware accelerated video decoding for R600+ based GPUs.<br />
<br />
* Debian, Ubuntu users: Install the drivers with <tt>apt-get install fglrx-glx fglrx-modules-dkms</tt><br />
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===MPlayer tweaks===<br />
This is a sample configuration file tailored for specific preferences. The MPlayer configuration file can be found at: ~/.mplayer/config. All of the options are documented in [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/man/en/mplayer.1.html the manual].<br />
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# If no GPU-specific video output driver is available, xv is the best choice,<br />
# followed by x11 (which doesn't not do software zooming unless passed "-zoom" or "zoom=1")<br />
vo=xv<br />
ao=alsa<br />
# 4 audio channels for surround sound files<br />
channels=4<br />
# Default audio and subtitle tracks. (Not all files use the correct tags,<br />
# so sometimes it will be necessary to switch streams manually with '#' and 'j'<br />
# or from the command line with "-aid x" and "-sid x")<br />
alang=jp,jpn,<br />
slang=en,eng,<br />
# Find ASS subs and use the fonts provided in the file if possible<br />
ass=1<br />
embeddedfonts=1<br />
fontconfig=1<br />
# The highest level of subtitle anti-aliasing<br />
spuaa=4<br />
# Less stdout text<br />
quiet=1<br />
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====MPlayer Tricks====<br />
MPlayer has a large collection of video filters included. You may use them to achieve different results.<br />
<br />
* Play interlaced video without combing:<br />
mplayer -vf pullup myvideo.ext<br />
* Increase saturation and contrast:<br />
mplayer -vf eq2=0.8 myvideo.ext<br />
* Remove "mosquito" noise:<br />
mplayer -vf hqdn3d myvideo.ext<br />
* Make crappy video look good:<br />
mplayer -vf pp7 myvideo.ext<br />
* Combine:<br />
mplayer -ass -embeddedfonts -vf pullup,eq2=0.8,unsharp=l3x3:0.2,hqdn3d myvideo.ext<br />
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==SMPlayer==<br />
SMPlayer provides a QT based front-end to MPlayer. It contains useful features such as saving the video position allowing you to continue watching the video from that point at a later date.<br />
<br />
===Installing SMPlayer===<br />
====Debian Based Distributions (Including Ubuntu)====<br />
sudo apt-get install smplayer<br />
You can also:<br />
* Download the .deb file from [http://smplayer.sourceforge.net/downloads.php the SMPlayer website] or<br />
* Add the SMPlayer repository to your /etc/apt/sources.list.<br />
8.04 (hardy):<br />
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/rvm/ubuntu hardy main<br />
8.10 (intrepid):<br />
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/rvm/ubuntu intrepid main<br />
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====Arch Linux====<br />
pacman -S smplayer<br />
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====Gentoo====<br />
emerge -ptva smplayer<br />
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====Red Hat Based Distributions (Including Fedora)====<br />
You will need to enable the [http://rpmfusion.org/ RPM Fusion] third-party repositories to be able to install SMplayer.<br />
yum install smplayer<br />
<br />
====Building from Source (Compiling)====<br />
Grab the tarball from [http://smplayer.sourceforge.net/downloads.php the SMPlayer download page]. Decompress it, cd into the directory, and run<br />
./configure<br />
make<br />
sudo make install<br />
If you don't have sudo installed/configured, then the last step will be instead<br />
su<br />
make install<br />
<br />
===SMPlayer tweaks===<br />
After installation you may want to configure SMPlayer. Start SMPlayer, open the options (Ctrl + P), go to the subtitles section, within the section go to the SSA/ASS library tab and check the check box for using SSA/ASS library.<br />
<br />
If you see a black screen at playing, the colors don't seem to be right, or playback is too slow, you may need to change the video rendering mode. To do this go to the Options > general section > general tab > output drivers > Video, and set it to <tt>x11</tt> - this will use software rendering. Alternatively you can use <tt>xv</tt> for XVideo rendering or either <tt>gl</tt> or <tt>gl2</tt> for OpenGL rendering. In general you should try these options in the following order for best quality and performance: <tt>xv</tt>, <tt>gl2</tt>, <tt>gl</tt> and finally <tt>x11</tt>.<br />
<br />
==MPlayer2==<br />
A fork of the original MPlayer project. Although it was the first *nix player to add 10bit support, MPlayer added it later as well; for playback purposes, there is not currently a strong reason to use one over the other besides personal preference.<br />
<br />
===Installation===<br />
The following installation works for Debian 6 Squeeze stable. It should work for the other Debian releases. It might work for Ubuntu, but I have not tested this. It will not work for a distribution that does not use DEBs.<br />
<br />
====Debian====<br />
<br />
Add the following Debian-multimedia repositories to your sources. You can do this in Synaptic or by adding a line to your /etc/apt/sources.list.<br />
deb ftp://ftp.debian-multimedia.org stable main non-free<br />
deb ftp://ftp.debian-multimedia.org testing main non-free<br />
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Update apt.<br />
sudo apt-get update<br />
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Install MPlayer2.<br />
sudo apt-get install mplayer2<br />
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After the installation you might need to upgrade your system for the updated codecs.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Troubleshooting&diff=5355Troubleshooting2012-02-16T07:58:38Z<p>Jestdie: /* How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy? */</p>
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<div>=Before You Start=<br />
1) Be sure to read the [[FAQ]] and this troubleshooting page for answers. <br />
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2) Search the forums for similar problems. <br />
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3) Perform a simple [http://www.google.com Google search] to see if your problem is already known and answered. <br />
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4) If all of the above fails, post your problem on our forums. Be sure to include as much detail as possible. Refer to step 1, you must have read the '''entire''' FAQ before posting your problem. <br />
<br />
(This page is for technical questions relating to the Bittorent and connectivity protocols and clients that use it. For BakaBT site-related questions, see the [[FAQ]].)<br />
<br />
=Connectivity Issues=<br />
==Why can't I connect? Is the site blocking me?==<br />
Your failure to connect may be due to several reasons.<br />
<br />
==== Server downtime ====<br />
Sometimes the server goes down a little while due to the heavy load that maintenance tasks put on the server. This should resolve itself within half an hour, so wait a while and see fi the server goes back up again.<br />
<br />
==== Maybe your address is blacklisted ====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==== Your ISP blocks the site's address ====<br />
(In first place, it's unlikely your ISP is doing so. DNS name resolution and/or network problems are the usual culprits.)<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==I can't log in==<br />
===I try to log in but get brought to another login page===<br />
This could be due to one of a few possible reasons:<br />
<br />
====You're on a dynamic IP====<br />
The login script doesn't like dynamic IPs. Nothing you can do about this except try to get a static IP or find a VPN service that will give you a static IP.<br />
<br />
====Cookie Problems====<br />
Clear your cookies and try again. Make sure cookies are enabled in your browser-of-choice.<br />
<br />
====Browser Problems====<br />
Maybe your browser is a freshly released one that is still in alpha or early beta. Report this issue to them and hope they fix it in a future release.<br />
<br />
===I try to log in but it says my account is suspended===<br />
See: [[Account Restrictions]]<br />
<br />
===The page takes forever to load after I log in===<br />
The server might be momentarily unresponsive, try again in half-an-hour.<br />
<br />
=Torrent Errors=<br />
== What's this IOError - Error13 Permission denied error? ==<br />
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.<br />
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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 supports FAT - or NT/2000/XP with FAT formatted hard drives. NTFS is much more robust and should never permit this problem.)<br />
<br />
== Other torrent errors ==<br />
Check [[FAQ#Torrent and Tracker Issues|FAQ:Torrent and Tracker Issues]] and see if the error message is already covered there.<br />
<br />
= Speed Issues=<br />
== I can't seem to seed at all, or my upload speed is really slow. ==<br />
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. If there are no leechers... what are you expecting?<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Suppose that you sell apples. You have some very nice, juicy apples, but there's one problem - 100 other people in the marketplace also sell apples. Now, 3 potential customers walk into the marketplace, and they're looking for apples; what are the chances that they will buy from you?<br />
</blockquote><br />
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Secondly, if you are able to download very quickly but can only upload at about 1/10th of your download speed, '''this is perfectly normal'''. Most internet access plans offered by ISPs follow this asymmetric-speed, and few ISPs will actually offer plans with uplaod rate as fast as download rate. Unless you have very good reason to believe that your uploading speed is severely below normal, do not ask us why you can download at 1MB/s but can only upload at 100KB/s.<br />
<br />
== How can I improve my download speed? ==<br />
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 seeder-to-leecher ratio is low.<br />
[http://torrentfreak.com/ TorrentFreak] have created a great guide on how to improve your download speed. You'll find it [http://torrentfreak.com/speed-up-your-torrents/ here].<br />
''(side note: If you did not enjoy the slow download speed, remember to seed well so that others will not have to endure the same.)''<br />
<br />
There are a couple of things that you can try on your end to improve your speed:<br />
==== Do not immediately jump on new torrents ====<br />
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.)<br />
<br />
==== Check your connection settings ====<br />
See" "[[Troubleshooting#Connectivity Issues|Connectivity Issues]]".<br />
<br />
==== See if your ISP is throttling you ====<br />
Some ISPs actively throttle Bittorrent traffic. Find out if your ISP does so. There are several online services, such as [http://broadband.mpi-sws.org/transparency/bttest.php Glasnost], that allow you to do so.<br />
<br />
If your ISP throttles you, try enabling Protocol Encryption in your torrent client settings.<br />
<br />
==== Limit your upload speed ====<br />
The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:<br />
<br />
# 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.<br />
# 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.<br />
<br />
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.)<br />
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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.<br />
<br />
==== Limit the number of simultaneous connections ====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==== Limit the number of simultaneous uploads ====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==== Just give it some time ====<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Why is my browsing so slow while leeching? ==<br />
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 &amp; downloads. You will have to use a third-party solution, such as [http://www.netlimiter.com/ NetLimiter].<br />
<br />
Browsing was used just as an example. The same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc., ...<br />
<br />
== Why is my port number reported as "---"? (And why should I care?) ==<br />
The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]).<br />
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== My ISP uses a transparent proxy. What should I do? ==<br />
''Caveat: This is a large and complex topic. It is not possible to cover all variations here.''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
==== What is a proxy? ====<br />
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):<br />
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{|border="1"<br />
|-<br />
! '''Type''' !! '''Description'''<br />
|-<br />
! 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.)<br />
|- <br />
! Explicit/Voluntary ||align="left"|Clients must configure their browsers to use them.<br />
|-<br />
! 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.)<br />
|-<br />
! 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.)<br />
|-<br />
! Public ||align="left"| (Self explanatory) <!-- O rly? --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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A transparent proxy may or may not be anonymous, and there are several levels of anonymity.<br />
<br />
==== How do I find out if I'm behind a (transparent/anonymous) proxy? ====<br />
Try [http://www.proxyjudge.biz/cgi-bin/jenv.cgi 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.<br />
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==== Why is my port listed as "---" even though I'm not NAT/Firewalled? ====<br />
The BakaBT 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.<br />
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== I am on a dynamic IP/I just changed my static IP recently, and it seems to have affected my bittorent connection settings. ==<br />
BakaBT uses a keypass-based system (See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]). Changes in your IP will not affect your connection to the tracker, as long as you downloaded the torrent file when logged in.<br />
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== There are peers in the swarm but I can't connect to any of them. ==<br />
Your ISP may be shaping traffic. Enable encryption in your torrent client, and set it to the highest level possible.<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' This does not hide your IP from other peers!</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Account_Restrictions&diff=5354Account Restrictions2012-02-16T07:48:30Z<p>Jestdie: /* Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled? */</p>
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=Warnings=<br />
==What is a warning?==<br />
A warning will be triggered after you have downloaded 25 GB or more and your ratio isn't satisfactory.<br />
It means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, the tracker will allow you to upload but not download.<br />
While warned, your account is under the following restrictions:<br />
* Unable to download torrents using the tracker<br />
* Unable to post torrent comments<br />
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Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed series that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%).<br />
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==Why was I warned?==<br />
Warnings are given for various reasons:<br />
* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''<br />
:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.<br />
:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.<br />
:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).<br />
* '''You broke a [[Rules|site rule]]'''<br />
:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.<br />
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==OK, so now what?==<br />
If your warning is a ratio warning:<br />
* An ''evaluation'' time is scheduled (usually 1 week ahead). Your ratio is reviewed on evaluation day, and if your '''overall ratio''' is higher than the warning cutoff ratio, the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled (another week ahead).<br />
* Suggestion: ''Seed more.'' If you have nothing to seed, find some way to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|fix your ratio]].<br />
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If your warning was given for breaking a site rule:<br />
* The warning will be removed at the end of the warning period.<br />
* Warnings stay if your ratio is below the minimum cutoff ratio.<br />
<br />
==So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?==<br />
We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.<br />
<br />
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 uploading more (and maybe downloading less). The most obvious way to do so 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://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.<br />
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=Suspensions=<br />
==What is an account suspension?==<br />
An account suspension is when a user's account is disabled, causing the user to be unable to log in to his site account. The user's forum account remains accessible (unless the user has been banned on the forum too). Other sections of BakaBT, such as the Blog and Wiki, remain accessible as well.<br />
<br />
==Why was my account disabled?==<br />
In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:<br />
* '''Multi-accounting'''<br />
:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[Account_Restrictions#Ok.2C_so_what_can_I_do_to_have_my_account_reenabled.3F|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.<br />
* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''<br />
:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.<br />
:See also: "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Some [[BT_Clients#Do_not_ask_list|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.<br />
<br />
==Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled?==<br />
* '''Multiaccounting'''<br />
:Nothing. Your oldest account has been left enabled, so use it. If your oldest account has been mistakenly disabled, drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Logging on at another BakaBT user's computer'''<br />
:Drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel. We understand that this sometimes happens inadvertently and may give one or two chances for reenabling accounts, but do it too often and we may decide not to.<br />
:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Change to one of the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.<br />
<br />
==More on Multi-accounting==<br />
===Which account would you not disable?===<br />
Always the oldest account, except in special circumstances that we dictate (don't even ask, we'll decide if it's special enough). So stick with your oldest account.<br />
<br />
===Awww, can't I keep my newest account?===<br />
No. if you leave a mess, clean up after yourself.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">Pretty please?</span><br />
<p>No.</p><br />
<br />
===There's really no way for me to get my newer account re-enabled?===<br />
Yes, there is. Wait for the old account to be [[FAQ#Account Pruning and Deletion|pruned]], then look for us on [[IRC|#bakabt-support]] again and tell us. We'll then re-enable your oldest existing account.<br />
<br />
=Bans=<br />
It is unlikely that you will be able to view this Wiki page once you are actually banned, so treat this as fair warning.<br />
<br />
==What is a ban?==<br />
A ban is when your IP or IP range is entered into our blocklist, preventing you from accessing any page or service on BakaBT.<br />
<br />
==For what reasons might I be banned?==<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|suspension]].<br />
<br />
* '''Being a continual annoyance on the forums, to the point where a staff decision is made to ban'''<br />
:Self-explanatory.<br />
<br />
==What can I do to have my account unbanned?==<br />
Nothing. We may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.<br />
<br />
=Forum Bans=<br />
The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. your forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.<br />
<br />
There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:<br />
==Posting restrictions==<br />
Also known as a posting ban. You may log in to read forum posts, but may not reply or make new posts, or threads.<br />
<br />
Typically given for flaming or insulting other members, making useless threads, trolling in help&support threads, etc.<br />
<br />
==Login restrictions==<br />
Also known as a full ban. you may not log in to the forum at all.<br />
<br />
Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.<br />
<br />
==Restriction period==<br />
Restriction periods vary, from about a week for minor offences, to infinity (permanent ban) for major offences. The length of the ban is usually not announced, so check back in a week or two and see if it has been lifted. If it has not, chances are it may be a one-month ban (not given often) or a permanent ban (especially if you piss certain mods off).<br />
<br />
===What can I do to have my account unbanned?===<br />
Nothing. If it's a temporary ban, wait it out. If it's a permanent ban, we may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Account_Restrictions&diff=5353Account Restrictions2012-02-16T07:46:33Z<p>Jestdie: /* Why was my account disabled? */</p>
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=New Account Restrictions=<br />
==Search restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to use the search feature.<br />
<br />
==Archive restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to view torrents uploaded within the last 6 months.<br />
<br />
=Warnings=<br />
==What is a warning?==<br />
A warning will be triggered after you have downloaded 25 GB or more and your ratio isn't satisfactory.<br />
It means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, the tracker will allow you to upload but not download.<br />
While warned, your account is under the following restrictions:<br />
* Unable to download torrents using the tracker<br />
* Unable to post torrent comments<br />
<br />
Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed series that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%).<br />
<br />
==Why was I warned?==<br />
Warnings are given for various reasons:<br />
* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''<br />
:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.<br />
:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.<br />
:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).<br />
* '''You broke a [[Rules|site rule]]'''<br />
:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.<br />
<br />
==OK, so now what?==<br />
If your warning is a ratio warning:<br />
* An ''evaluation'' time is scheduled (usually 1 week ahead). Your ratio is reviewed on evaluation day, and if your '''overall ratio''' is higher than the warning cutoff ratio, the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled (another week ahead).<br />
* Suggestion: ''Seed more.'' If you have nothing to seed, find some way to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|fix your ratio]].<br />
<br />
If your warning was given for breaking a site rule:<br />
* The warning will be removed at the end of the warning period.<br />
* Warnings stay if your ratio is below the minimum cutoff ratio.<br />
<br />
==So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?==<br />
We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.<br />
<br />
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 uploading more (and maybe downloading less). The most obvious way to do so 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://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.<br />
<br />
=Suspensions=<br />
==What is an account suspension?==<br />
An account suspension is when a user's account is disabled, causing the user to be unable to log in to his site account. The user's forum account remains accessible (unless the user has been banned on the forum too). Other sections of BakaBT, such as the Blog and Wiki, remain accessible as well.<br />
<br />
==Why was my account disabled?==<br />
In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:<br />
* '''Multi-accounting'''<br />
:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[Account_Restrictions#Ok.2C_so_what_can_I_do_to_have_my_account_reenabled.3F|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.<br />
* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''<br />
:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.<br />
:See also: "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Some [[BT_Clients#Do_not_ask_list|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.<br />
<br />
==Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled?==<br />
* '''Multiaccounting'''<br />
:Nothing. Your oldest account has been left enabled, so use it. If your oldest account has been mistakenly disabled, drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Logging on at another BakaBT user's computer'''<br />
:Drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel. We understand that this sometimes happens inadvertently and may give one or two chances for reenabling accounts, but do it too often and we may decide not to.<br />
:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Change to one of the [[BT Clients#Recommended|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.<br />
<br />
==More on Multi-accounting==<br />
===Which account would you not disable?===<br />
Always the oldest account, except in special circumstances that we dictate (don't even ask, we'll decide if it's special enough). So stick with your oldest account.<br />
<br />
===Awww, can't I keep my newest account?===<br />
No. if you leave a mess, clean up after yourself.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">Pretty please?</span><br />
<p>No.</p><br />
<br />
===There's really no way for me to get my newer account re-enabled?===<br />
Yes, there is. Wait for the old account to be [[FAQ#Account Pruning and Deletion|pruned]], then look for us on [[IRC|#bakabt-support]] again and tell us. We'll then re-enable your oldest existing account.<br />
<br />
=Bans=<br />
It is unlikely that you will be able to view this Wiki page once you are actually banned, so treat this as fair warning.<br />
<br />
==What is a ban?==<br />
A ban is when your IP or IP range is entered into our blocklist, preventing you from accessing any page or service on BakaBT.<br />
<br />
==For what reasons might I be banned?==<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|suspension]].<br />
<br />
* '''Being a continual annoyance on the forums, to the point where a staff decision is made to ban'''<br />
:Self-explanatory.<br />
<br />
==What can I do to have my account unbanned?==<br />
Nothing. We may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.<br />
<br />
=Forum Bans=<br />
The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. your forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.<br />
<br />
There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:<br />
==Posting restrictions==<br />
Also known as a posting ban. You may log in to read forum posts, but may not reply or make new posts, or threads.<br />
<br />
Typically given for flaming or insulting other members, making useless threads, trolling in help&support threads, etc.<br />
<br />
==Login restrictions==<br />
Also known as a full ban. you may not log in to the forum at all.<br />
<br />
Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.<br />
<br />
==Restriction period==<br />
Restriction periods vary, from about a week for minor offences, to infinity (permanent ban) for major offences. The length of the ban is usually not announced, so check back in a week or two and see if it has been lifted. If it has not, chances are it may be a one-month ban (not given often) or a permanent ban (especially if you piss certain mods off).<br />
<br />
===What can I do to have my account unbanned?===<br />
Nothing. If it's a temporary ban, wait it out. If it's a permanent ban, we may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Account_Restrictions&diff=5352Account Restrictions2012-02-16T07:38:01Z<p>Jestdie: /* Why was I warned? */</p>
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=New Account Restrictions=<br />
==Search restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to use the search feature.<br />
<br />
==Archive restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to view torrents uploaded within the last 6 months.<br />
<br />
=Warnings=<br />
==What is a warning?==<br />
A warning will be triggered after you have downloaded 25 GB or more and your ratio isn't satisfactory.<br />
It means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, the tracker will allow you to upload but not download.<br />
While warned, your account is under the following restrictions:<br />
* Unable to download torrents using the tracker<br />
* Unable to post torrent comments<br />
<br />
Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed series that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%).<br />
<br />
==Why was I warned?==<br />
Warnings are given for various reasons:<br />
* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''<br />
:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.<br />
:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.<br />
:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).<br />
* '''You broke a [[Rules|site rule]]'''<br />
:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.<br />
<br />
==OK, so now what?==<br />
If your warning is a ratio warning:<br />
* An ''evaluation'' time is scheduled (usually 1 week ahead). Your ratio is reviewed on evaluation day, and if your '''overall ratio''' is higher than the warning cutoff ratio, the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled (another week ahead).<br />
* Suggestion: ''Seed more.'' If you have nothing to seed, find some way to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|fix your ratio]].<br />
<br />
If your warning was given for breaking a site rule:<br />
* The warning will be removed at the end of the warning period.<br />
* Warnings stay if your ratio is below the minimum cutoff ratio.<br />
<br />
==So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?==<br />
We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.<br />
<br />
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 uploading more (and maybe downloading less). The most obvious way to do so 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://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.<br />
<br />
=Suspensions=<br />
==What is an account suspension?==<br />
An account suspension is when a user's account is disabled, causing the user to be unable to log in to his site account. The user's forum account remains accessible (unless the user has been banned on the forum too). Other sections of BakaBT, such as the Blog and Wiki, remain accessible as well.<br />
<br />
==Why was my account disabled?==<br />
In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:<br />
* '''Multi-accounting'''<br />
:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[Account Restrictions#Which account would you not disable|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.<br />
* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''<br />
:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.<br />
:See also: "[[FAQ#Can I login from different computers?|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Some [[BT Clients#Forbidden|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.<br />
<br />
==Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled?==<br />
* '''Multiaccounting'''<br />
:Nothing. Your oldest account has been left enabled, so use it. If your oldest account has been mistakenly disabled, drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Logging on at another BakaBT user's computer'''<br />
:Drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel. We understand that this sometimes happens inadvertently and may give one or two chances for reenabling accounts, but do it too often and we may decide not to.<br />
:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Change to one of the [[BT Clients#Recommended|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.<br />
<br />
==More on Multi-accounting==<br />
===Which account would you not disable?===<br />
Always the oldest account, except in special circumstances that we dictate (don't even ask, we'll decide if it's special enough). So stick with your oldest account.<br />
<br />
===Awww, can't I keep my newest account?===<br />
No. if you leave a mess, clean up after yourself.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">Pretty please?</span><br />
<p>No.</p><br />
<br />
===There's really no way for me to get my newer account re-enabled?===<br />
Yes, there is. Wait for the old account to be [[FAQ#Account Pruning and Deletion|pruned]], then look for us on [[IRC|#bakabt-support]] again and tell us. We'll then re-enable your oldest existing account.<br />
<br />
=Bans=<br />
It is unlikely that you will be able to view this Wiki page once you are actually banned, so treat this as fair warning.<br />
<br />
==What is a ban?==<br />
A ban is when your IP or IP range is entered into our blocklist, preventing you from accessing any page or service on BakaBT.<br />
<br />
==For what reasons might I be banned?==<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|suspension]].<br />
<br />
* '''Being a continual annoyance on the forums, to the point where a staff decision is made to ban'''<br />
:Self-explanatory.<br />
<br />
==What can I do to have my account unbanned?==<br />
Nothing. We may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.<br />
<br />
=Forum Bans=<br />
The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. your forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.<br />
<br />
There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:<br />
==Posting restrictions==<br />
Also known as a posting ban. You may log in to read forum posts, but may not reply or make new posts, or threads.<br />
<br />
Typically given for flaming or insulting other members, making useless threads, trolling in help&support threads, etc.<br />
<br />
==Login restrictions==<br />
Also known as a full ban. you may not log in to the forum at all.<br />
<br />
Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.<br />
<br />
==Restriction period==<br />
Restriction periods vary, from about a week for minor offences, to infinity (permanent ban) for major offences. The length of the ban is usually not announced, so check back in a week or two and see if it has been lifted. If it has not, chances are it may be a one-month ban (not given often) or a permanent ban (especially if you piss certain mods off).<br />
<br />
===What can I do to have my account unbanned?===<br />
Nothing. If it's a temporary ban, wait it out. If it's a permanent ban, we may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=How_to_create_torrent_files&diff=5351How to create torrent files2012-02-16T07:26:02Z<p>Jestdie: /* Creating Torrent Files with Different Clients */</p>
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<div>This article is aimed at providing a simple guide for BakaBT users to follow when creating torrents and offering them to the BakaBT tracker. Remember to read the [[Blacklist]] before attempting to offer to the tracker. <br />
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==Creating Torrent Files with Different Clients==<br />
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''Note:'' Ensure that the folder does not contain [[How_to_make_an_offer#What_are_.22extra_files.22_and_what_should_I_add.3F|improper files]] before creating the torrent, unless you have already set up exclusive file filters that remove such files from the created torrent.<br />
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===Azureus/Vuze 4.0.0.0 - 4.0.0.2===<br />
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD) <br />
# Open Azureus/Vuze<br />
# Select '''File''' -> '''New Torrent''' <br />
# In the Trackers box, add the address '''http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php'''<br />
# To select a single file, select the '''Single File''' option. To select a folder containing files and folders, select the '''Directory''' option.<br />
# Press '''Next'''<br />
# Select '''browse''' to select your file or folder with files and folders. Press '''Next'''.<br />
# Use the '''browse''' button to choose a location to store your torrent and a filename for it.<br />
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''Open the torrent for seeding when done''' to begin seeding.<br />
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''Private Torrent'''.<br />
# Press '''Finish''' and wait for the file creation to complete.<br />
# Once complete, press '''Done'''.<br />
# You're done. You are ready to begin offering your torrent.<br />
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===µTorrent 1.6.0 -1.8.3===<br />
Disclaimer: While the core uTorrent settings remain the same, meaning that this portion could possibly be applied to newer versions of uTorrent, this guide hasn't been fully updated to reflect versions newer than 1.8.3. Please exercise caution if you use this guide for newer versions.<br />
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[[http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/kureshii/box%20images/faq/maketorrent.jpg Image:uTorrent's "create torrent" window (with necessary options checked)]]<br />
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD) <br />
# Open uTorrent<br />
# Select '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent''', or alternatively select the '''Create New Torrent''' button<br />
# To select a single file, select '''Add File'''. To select a folder containing files and folders, select '''Add Directory'''. <br />
# Select the file or folder you wish to upload and press '''OK'''.<br />
## Note that uTorrent only allows you to select a single file/folder to create a torrent from. If selecting a folder, all files in the folder will be added in the torrent.<br />
## You can exclude certain files from the torrent by using wildcard phrases in the ''"Skip Files"'' text entry box.<br />
:::* '''* (asterisk)''' matches any text of any length<br />
:::* '''? (question mark)''' matches a single character.<br />
:::* '''| (vertical pipe)''' separates file-matching conditions (functions as an OR conditional, e.g. FileA | FileB -> FileA OR FileB)<br />
# In the Trackers box, add the address '''http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php'''<br />
# Be sure that the 'Piece Size' value is set to '''Auto''' (uTorrent is pretty sensible when it comes to choosing a piece size, so just let it do its work).<br />
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''private torrent'''. If you use version 1.8.3 (or above), make sure you check the box that says '''preserve file order''' as well.<br />
# Select '''Create and Save as'''..., the .torrent file will be created. <br />
# Select the destination you wish your file to be created in and click '''Save'''. <br />
# You are done. You are now ready to offer your torrent to the BakaBT tracker.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD) <br />
# Open BitTorrent<br />
# Select '''File''' -> '''Create New Torrent''', or alternatively select the '''Create New Torrent''' button (The icon looks like a Sun for 6.0.0 to 6.0.3 | a magic wand on 6.1)<br />
# To select a single file, select '''Add File'''. To select a folder containing files and folders, select '''Add Directory'''. <br />
# Select the files or folders you wish to upload and press '''OK'''. <br />
# In the Trackers box, add the address '''http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php'''<br />
# Place a checkmark in the box that says '''Private torrent'''. <sup>'''1'''</sup> <br />
# Select '''Create and Save as'''..., the .torrent file will be created. <br />
# Select the destination you wish your file to be created in and click '''Save'''. <br />
# You are done. You are now ready to offer your torrent to the BakaBT tracker.<br />
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<sup>'''1'''</sup> - Also, you may want to check '''Start seeding''' so you do not have to worry about doing so later.<br />
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===Transmission 1.3x===<br />
# Assemble the file(s) and folder(s) in the way you wish it to be presented. (ie. Series in folders, Manga in archived files, OSTs organized by CD)<br />
# Open Transmission<br />
# Select '''File > Create Torrent File...''' or click the Create Torrent File button on the toolbar<br />
# Select your file(s) or folder(s) in the file dialog that opens and press '''Select'''<br />
# Click the "+" button under the Trackers box and add the address '''http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php'''<br />
# In the comments box, type any information that you want downloaders to know (this may include the author's name, torrent contents, or other information about the torrent)<br />
# Check the '''Private''' checkbox<br />
# Select where you would like your torrent file to be saved to by clicking '''Change...''' and click '''Select'''<br />
# Click '''Create'''. You are now ready to offer your torrent to the BakaBT tracker.<br />
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===mktorrent===<br />
[http://mktorrent.sourceforge.net/ mktorrent] provides a CLI for creating .torrents on UNIX-like OSs.<br />
# Run "mktorrent -a 'http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php' -p [file(s)]"</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=How_to_make_an_offer&diff=5350How to make an offer2012-02-16T07:19:30Z<p>Jestdie: /* Responding to Comments */</p>
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= Reading the FAQ =<br />
Before you make an offer, you should have read the [[FAQ]] at least once. If not, read it now before scrolling down. Here, a passing familiarity with the FAQ is presumed, so some common/obvious rules may be omitted or not discussed in detail. It is your responsibility to ensure that these rules are adhered to even if they are not mentioned here.<br />
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If you have been referred here from the FAQ, then read on...<br />
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Before you make a torrent offer, check:<br />
=== Is your offer Blacklisted? ===<br />
[[Blacklist|Blacklisted]] anime/manga may not be uploaded. If you are unclear on whether a series belongs under the blacklist you may request clarification on the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].<br />
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=== Do we allow the files you wish to offer, to be uploaded? ===<br />
Rules concerning content we allow/do not allow are covered in the [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]]. Our preferred content packaging is also covered in detail in [[Format Preferences]]. If you feel your files are really special and you would like to argue your case, make a new thread in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum] and we'll give it some thought.<br />
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=== Is your offer already on BakaBT? ===<br />
Do a [http://bakabt.me/browse.php search] first; if the series is well-known, not [[Blacklist|blacklisted]] and stopped airing a while ago, chances are it's on BakaBT already. Some series may be known by more than one name, or may have an English name and a ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanise romanised]) Japanese name; search all possible names before making an offer. <br />
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If at first you find no results, always perform a partial search of the title as well. "Galactic Heroes" instead of "Legend of the Galactic Heroes", for example. The same principle applies even more so when searching the romanized name, as there are sometimes more than one spellings to choose from. If you find you're getting too many hits, filter by tag to narrow the results.<br />
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We allow more than one version of an offer on BakaBT, under certain conditions. See [[Format Preferences]] for more details.<br />
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=== Is your offer the highest-quality offer around? ===<br />
Just because a torrent meets the above requirements, it does not necessarily mean it will be accepted on BakaBT. If you're not confident that it is the best version, check on [http://anidb.net AniDB]. Do not look only at overall ratings, also read the comments and check the distribution of ratings as well.<br />
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If a better sub group is working on the same anime series but isn't quite done yet we'll usually opt to wait for it (unless the group has announced that they are dropping the project). Exceptions to this rule are outlined in our [[Format Preferences]].<br />
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=== Still not sure? ===<br />
If you are unsure whether your offer might be accepted, do not worry. Sometimes this happens when a series is only available in speedsub quality, or if it is rare and valuable but only marginally anime/manga-related. In such cases you can clarify or push for your case in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum] first before committing to the offer.<br />
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Keep in mind that staff decisions are final, so if you have been repeatedly told by staff that an offer is not allowed, do not stubbornly try to offer it anyway. Of course, things are changing quite quickly in the fansubbing scene, so what is not allowed now may be allowed in future.<br />
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= Making the offer =<br />
Once you've verified that the offer meets the above requirements, you can proceed to make the offer. There are a lot of things to check and include, but this goes a long way in ensuring that BakaBT hosts only the best torrents.<br />
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=== Can you make the Offer? ===<br />
As simple as this part sounds, many people don't read the FAQ carefully enough to realise that they have to be a Power User to make a torrent offer. If you want to make an offer but are not a Power User, then [[FAQ#How do I become a Power User? |become one first]].<br />
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=== Making the torrent file ===<br />
First of all, you will need to [[How to create torrent files|create a .torrent file]]. The link has detailed instructions on how to create a .torrent file in different clients. Technical details aside, you'll need to ensure that the .torrent file has the private tag set, and does not contain SFV, NFO, TXT or other small files; those can be added to the torrent under the "Attachments" tab. For certain clients, make sure you use the option to preserve file order. The tracker URL to use is '''<nowiki>http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/announce.php</nowiki>'''.<br />
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==== What should I put in my torrents? ====<br />
What we look for in torrents are:<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">[[How to make an offer#Writing a Description|A good description]]</span><br><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Material not banned</span> under our [[Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]]<br><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">File quality:</span><br />
* Free of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crc32 hash errors]<br />
* Best version available<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">File consistency:</span><br />
* Single-group releases as far as possible (all files from a single fansub group)<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">File structure:</span><br />
* Do not pack files under different folders unnecessarily (e.g. episodes 1-12 in one folder, 13-24 in another folder in the same torrent)<br />
** OST scans may be placed in a subfolder labelled "Scans"<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">No unnecessary files:</span> do not include text files, images, codecs or programs.<br />
* External translation notes and credits pages (for manga) are allowed. Translation PDFs/images/text files from fansubbed anime are allowed.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Filenames</span><br />
* Where released by a fansub group, original filenames should be kept.<br />
** Filenames may be changed, ''only to correct typos or mis-labelled tags''. Filename format should remain consistent.<br />
** The exception to this rule is when a scanlation group is inconsistent in their release names or when they are not properly tagged. In this case, filenames may be corrected or changed to something sensible (see below for help on filename formats).<br />
*** This rule does not apply for multiple groups, as release names would likely be different. Do not change filenames in this case. In fact, this exception should not apply to most offers; it is advised that you upload the torrent with the original filenames first and staff/other members will tell you if they should be changed. If you are unsure, create a thread in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum].<br />
* Where self-released, or if there is no official source for the filename, the following formats should be used:<br />
** For zipped manga: '''[Title] [Volume # if applicable] [Chapter #]''', with '''[Scanlator]''' or other group's names permitted at the start or end.<br />
** For unzipped manga: '''[Group] [Title] [Page #]'''<br />
** For anime: '''[Title] [Episode number] [CRC]''', '''[Group]''' permitted at the start or end of the filename. '''[Source]''' (TV, DVD or Bluray) may be added, but is optional.<br />
** For soundtracks: '''[Track number] [Title]'''. '''[Artist/composer]''' may be added at the end of the filename, but is optional.<br />
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If you're unsure about anything, please say so in the torrent comments, or ask in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].<br />
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==== How do I find out whose releases I have? ====<br />
If you do not know who released the files you have, there are a few ways to go about investigating.<br />
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For anime, the quickest and easiest solution is to download and run [http://wiki.anidb.net/w/AniDB_Clients AniDB O'Matic]. This program will scan the areas of your hard disk, hash check your files, and automatically match it up to an entry in their database (should there be one). For more information, see the [http://wiki.anidb.net/w/AniDB_Clients AniDB wiki].<br />
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Alternatively, you can [http://rapidcrc.sourceforge.net/ look up the CRC hash] of your file in the [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=animelist&do.filter=1 AniDB page] for that anime. Under the various file listings near the bottom of the page, expand the entry for appropriate episode number and see if any of the listed CRCs match your file.<br />
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For manga, the simplest way is to check through the pages to see if credits have been included anywhere. If they haven't, then the next step would be to visit [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], search for the title in question, check which groups have scanlated the title, then visit each group's website and compare their release to yours.<br />
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For OSTs, the first step should be to check the file tags. Often, rippers will put their group name and/or website in the comments field. If your files have been retagged, then you're out of luck.<br />
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=== Filling in the Upload Page ===<br />
While description-writing may be a little intimidating the first time, it is relatively straightforward. To make an offer, move your mouse over the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers] link on the [http://bakabt.me/ main page] navigation bar, then click on [http://bakabt.me/upload.php Upload]. This will bring you to the [http://bakabt.me/upload.php upload page].<br />
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The fields are relatively straightforward to understand.<br />
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# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Torrent file</span><br>Select the .torrent file to be uploaded.<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Torrent name</span><br>Suggested format: "<i>{(Romanised) Japanese name}</i> | <i>{English name}</i> [<i>{fansub group}</i>]" <-- Replace <i>italicised</i> text in {round brackets} with the appropriate names. 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]).<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Link to AniDB</span><br>Find the anime description on AniDB and paste the link here.<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Keywords</span><br>You can add this later.<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Description</span><br>[[How to make an offer#Writing a Description|See below]].<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tags</span><br>Check the ''applicable'' boxes. E.g. 'Lossless' for FLAC offers, and 'HD' for Bluray/HDTV rips.<br />
# <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Type</span><br>Select the appropriate category for your torrent.<br />
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== Writing a Description ==<br />
You are <u>strongly advised</u> to prepare your torrent description in the [http://bakabt.me/sandbox.php Sandbox] or an external text editor first. Once it is ready, copy the code into the description box in the upload page. Do keep your own copy of the description code in case your work gets wiped out for any reason.<br />
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We also suggest putting "DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION" at the top of the description while you are still tweaking your description. Remove it once you are done.<br />
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'''Reminder:''' Don't forget to click 'Save as' in the sandbox preview when you're happy with your description!<br />
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===Using a Template===<br />
If you don't have time to make a description from scratch, or know some rudimentary HTML but don't have time to mess with it too much, you can use one of the [http://bakabt.me/template.php ready-made templates] (link also available from the [http://bakabt.me/upload.php upload page]).<br />
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We also have a [http://bakabt.me/sandbox.php Sandbox] for users to try out and preview descriptions before making an offer (link also available from the [http://bakabt.me/upload.php upload page]). There is no bias towards descriptions made from templates, as long as information and images are neatly laid out and easy to read. If one is making a description for the first time and has no prior experience with HTML it would be preferred to use a template first.<br />
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Alternatively, [[BBCode]] may be used instead of [[BBCode#HTML Mode|HTML]]. Any text not between HTML markup tags (&lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt; ... &lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;) will be treated as BBCode formatting or plain text.<br />
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===Torrent Title===<br />
A good description starts with a good title. The title must have the original romanised Japanese title and the English title (if any) as well. The standard title format for anime is '''Japanese Title | English Title [fansub group abbreviation/name]'''. Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not necessary because of the category system, unless "OVA" or "Movie" is part of the show's official title.<br />
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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]).<br />
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===Images===<br />
Images and/or screenshots, as well as links to sites like [http://anidb.net AniDB] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com ANN] are required. '''You must host your own images. Do not hotlink images.''' Do take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what is needed before a torrent can be approved.<br />
*'''Note:''' Screenshots should be taken in PNG format, at the correct resolution. If the video is anamorphic, make sure screenshots are taken at display aspect ratio and resolution.<br />
*'''Note 2:''' When taking screenshots it is generally preferred that at least 1 shot contains the subtitle with the style defined in the release. [[Screenshots | Click here]] for more detailed info.<br />
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A list of image hosting services with automatic thumbnail generation (needed for screenshots) are given below:<br />
* [http://imageshack.us/ ImageShack] - does not require an account (although you'll have to upload your images under an account if you want to remove them later)<br />
* [http://photobucket.com/ PhotoBucket] - Not recommended for screenshots since they will manipulate high-quality JPGs (92% JPG quality cap).<br />
* [http://tinypic.com/ TinyPic] - does not require an account<br />
* <strike>[http://xs.to/ xs.to] - does not require an account</strike><br />
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===Description===<br />
We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent in the description. Information that is required but unknown should be indicated as such. It is preferable for files on BakaBT to be of known origin, but if it is the best version available then it can't be helped. Include a short description of what you're uploading, if it's not obvious.<br />
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It is common courtesy to credit sources of information, so please do that. While file information can easily be found through utilities such as [http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en MediaInfo], anime summaries and synopses that are copied from anime databases (such as [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ ANN], [http://anidb.net/ AniDB] or [http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet]) should be credited with a simple "taken from [Website name]" or "Source:[Website name]".<br />
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====Description Content====<br />
The following table outlines information that <span style="text-decoration: underline">'''must''' be in the torrent description</span>:<br><br><br />
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<div align="center"><table border="2"><br />
<tr style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br />
<td>Information</td><br />
<td>Anime Movie/OVA/Series</td><br />
<td>Manga/Artbooks/Novels</td><br />
<td>OST/Albums/Music Videos</td><br />
<td style=" max-width: 12em;">Comments</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td style="font-weight: bold;">Summary</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Yes</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Yes</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Optional</td><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; max-width: 12em;">May be taken from [http://anidb.net AniDB]/[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com ANN]<br>Should not contain spoilers</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td style="font-weight: bold;">Categories</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Yes</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Yes</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">If applicable</td><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; max-width: 12em;"><u>Possible keywords</u><br>720p/1080p<br>Categories<br>Director/Author<br>Producer/Publisher<br>Fansub group<br>Other relevant keywords</td><br />
</tr><br />
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<td style="font-weight: bold;">File Info</td><br />
<td><table border="1"><tr style=" text-align: center; vertical-align: top;"><br />
<td><u>Video</u><br>Codec<br>Bitrate<br>Resolution</td><br />
<td><u>Audio</u><br>Codec<br>Bitrate<br>Channels</td><br />
<td><u>Subtitles</u><br>Language(s)<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_SubStation_Alpha ASS]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SubRip SRT]</td><br />
</tr></table></td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Optional</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Codec<br>Bitrate (for lossy audio)<br>Tracklist</td><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; max-width: 12em;">Most information can be found on AniDB - check file info</td><br />
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<td style="font-weight: bold;">Group Info</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Fansub group/encoder<br>Subtitle source</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Translator/Scanlator</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Ripper</td><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; max-width: 12em;">Use abbreviations (e.g. SHS, AnY) unless group is not well-known. If source is unknown, say that it's 'Unknown'</td><br />
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<td style="font-weight: bold;">Images</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">[[Screenshots|Sample screenshots]]<br>(source resolution, PNG format)<br>* highly preferred, not strictly necessary<br> unless a moderator requests them.</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Preferable<br>(Cover/Sample pages)</td><br />
<td style="text-align: center;">Optional<br>(CD covers, booklet scans)</td><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; max-width: 12em;">Images to be hosted on an image-host and not hot-linked. For content with subtitles, at least one screenshot '''must''' include subtitles.<br>Should not contain spoilers</td><br />
</tr><br />
</table></div><br><br />
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Please learn the difference between containers and codecs before filling out your description.<br />
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====Description Presentation====<br />
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The following rules <span style="text-decoration: underline">'''must''' be followed when making your description</span>:<br />
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'''1) No more than 2 mouse-clicks/mouse-overs to view information'''<br />
:Torrent descriptions in general do not contain that much info. Just some information about the series, the files, and a summary. Logically, no more than 2 clicks should be necessary to view that information. Putting sparse information into many many tabs makes things troublesome for page visitors and doesn't make sense.<br />
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:Exceptions to this rule apply if you're making an OST offer with lots of albums, or in other special circumstances.<br />
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'''2) No background images >150KB'''<br />
:It's really easy to insert background images, and they really make your description look pretty, don't they? But also keep in mind that there are people with bandwidth caps, people with slower access plans, and your image host most likely has a bandwidth limit imposed on you. It doesn't make sense to use an 800KB PNG file for the background image, right? So save it as a JPG, and you'll easily bring the filesize down to 1/3rd or 1/4th the PNG filesize with sensible settings. Don't abuse file formats just because you can.<br />
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If you have a really huge image that you just can't fit into the 150KB footprint, then it's time to rethink it. Do you really need that >150KB image? Are you willing to accept a drop in image quality just to fit it in? Or is there any other way you can shrink the description and hence use a smaller background image? If you can use a smaller colour palette, it helps reduce image size as well.<br />
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: '''Feature update:''' [[Screenshots#Adding_Screenshots|Screenshot auto-insertion tags]] ([http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=15075.0 Announcement])<br />
: '''Feature update:''' [http://bakabt.me/template.php Offer Templates] ([http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=12391.0 Announcement])<br />
: '''Feature update:''' [[BBCode#Recalculating the size of the iframe|Iframe Resize javascript]] ([http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=17170.msg391155#msg391155 Announcement])<br />
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Once you are ready to make the offer, click on the "Make offer" button at the bottom of the upload page. Your torrent has now been submitted and will appear in the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers] section of the site. But it is not quite ready yet; two sections still need to be worked on.<br />
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=== Keywords ===<br />
==== What are good keywords for my torrent? ====<br />
You have to see the keywords as a second way to categorise torrents. Choose keywords 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.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Good keywords are:</span> genres<sup>*</sup>, 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 keywords and you have what you're looking for.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bad keywords are:</span> 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 keywords. Either add them to your title, or to your description. Fansub groups are permissible as keywords, even if they are already included in your torrent title.<br />
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* When listing genres, use AniDB's categories, not AnimeNFO or ANN, for consistency.<br />
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You don't need to turn everything about the series into a keyword; adding the entire production staff as keywords would be pointless. Choose the most important keywords you can use to describe the torrent. For intance, the 'Action' keyword is not necessary if the torrent has many other keywords. You also don't need to tag mangaka/artists/directors who aren't too well-established yet.<br />
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===='''Guidelines:'''====<br />
* First of all, ask yourself the question: "If I were looking for an anime 'like' this one, what keywords would I be looking for?" and "which keywords are not needed?"<br />
* Secondly, drop near duplicate keywords like 'Contemporary Fantasy' and 'Fantasy', as they are not both needed; just keep whichever applies more to your torrent.<br />
* Add only useful keywords. No one will search for keywords such as 'mp3' or 'DVD'.<br />
* Do '''not''' add duplicate keywords, for instance "Yuki Kajiura" and "Kajiura Yuki" or "Science-Fiction" and "Sci-Fi". Add only the one that currently exists in our [http://bakabt.me/keywords.php keyword list].<br />
* 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.<br />
* Persons' names should be given in Eastern name order (family name first), with the family name in all caps. For instance, use "KANNO Yoko", not "Kanno Yoko" or "Yoko Kanno".<br />
*Do '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span>''' add alternative titles or alternative spellings. See title guidelines.<br />
* Check the [http://bakabt.me/keywords.php list of keywords] for existing keywords and/or common spellings. Keep in mind that the keyword listing is '''''case-sensitive''''' so match case, and '''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">matching other keywords is better than making a new one</span>'''.<br />
* Check the [[Keywords|Keywords article]] for descriptions for most of the common keywords.<br />
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==== Keyword syntax ====<br />
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.<br />
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==== Adding keywords to your torrent ====<br />
The field for entering keywords 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 keywords that already exist on BakaBT. You should pick from the suggestions given to you to ensure consistency.<br />
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Once you have clicked on the desired key word suggested, click 'Add' to associate it with your torrent. Repeat this process for as many keywords as you need (currently, there is a character limit on the keywords, so if you find that your last key word is getting cut off, remove it).<br />
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Be sure to click 'Edit' below the description box when you're done, or none of your changes will be saved.<br />
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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.<br />
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=== Attaching Extra Files ===<br />
==== Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page? ====<br />
We only accept certain file formats, as described in our [[Format Preferences]]. Other file formats may be accepted on a case-by-case basis (ask in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum]). Small files (such as .txt, .nfo, .sfv, .md5 and other filetypes) that are useful to the torrent may be attached as extra files (see below).<br />
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==== What are "extra files" and what should I add? ====<br />
"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; essentially, files that are extraneous to the torrent and do not complete it in any way. 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.<br />
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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).<br />
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 fansubber's website or AniDB.net (the latter also lists md5 hashes amongst other hashes) if the CRC values are not in the file names.<br />
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DO NOT include these extra files in the contents of your torrent. Your offer will '''not''' be accepted if this is the case.<br />
If you get the message 'This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file.' at the top of your offer page, that's your clue that there is something wrong with your file structure.<br />
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See [[Format Preferences#Extra Files|Format Preferences:Extra Files]] for more information.<br />
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==== How do I attach extra files? ====<br />
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 wish to upload below the description box. Simply select it and click upload, and it will be attached right away.<br />
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=== Responding to Comments ===<br />
Once you have uploaded your torrent, you will see it in the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page]. Here, other users may make relevant comments about the torrent, or point out issues. If you find any irrelevant comments on a pending torrent (such as "Pls seed" comments, or comments about the show that do not concern the torrent, do report them by using the "Report" link beside the comment). Site staff will also use the comments page to inform you about things that need fixing.<br />
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If the torrent flouts one or more major rules (i.e. [[Blacklist|blacklisted]], or a superior/identical torrent already exists on BakaBT), it will be rejected, and remain in the Offers pool until it is removed by the uploader or pruned by site staff.<br />
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Each offer made by a Power User requires approval from a few staff members before it is added to the [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] list. If approval from only one staff member has been given, the torrent's status is changed to "Semi-granted". (See: [[FAQ#What does 'Semi-approved' mean?|What does 'Semi-approved' mean?]])<br />
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Note that site staff and other members are not obliged to PM users to fix their offer; it is the uploader's responsibility to check the uploaded torrent regularly and resolve any issues.<br />
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Once the torrent is fully approved, you will have to re-download the .torrent file (which will now have your user keypass in the tracker URL) for seeding. Alternatively, you can also add your keypass to the tracker URL manually; it should look like '''<nowiki>http://tracker.bakabt.me:2710/[keypass]/announce.php</nowiki>'''.<br />
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Rude, insulting, spoiler-ish or useless comments [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|may be reported]] using the 'Report' button in each comment box.<br />
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=== Swapping the torrent ===<br />
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.<br />
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To do so, edit your torrent. Click on the "Swap Torrent" tab, select the .torrent to swap with, and enter a valid reason for swapping. Upon sending the request, you will need to wait for a moderator or admin to grant the swap request. The request may be rejected if no proper reason is given. Send the request only once!<br />
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=== Parent torrents ===<br />
==== What are they? ====<br />
Parent torrents are torrents under which other torrents with identical content have been grouped. For instance, lossless and lossy versions of the same soundtrack collection may be grouped as a parent-child set, while the HD, SD and Xvid versions of an anime series may be grouped as another parent-child set.<br />
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Note that parent-child groups are ''not'' for grouping related (but unidentical) torrents. For instance, the OVA and Movie versions of an anime should not be grouped as a parent-child set (example: Gunbuster, Strait Jacket).<br />
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==== Which torrent should be the parent? ====<br />
Generally, complete torrents take precedence over incomplete torrents (i.e. torrents with more content become 'parents' of torrents with less content, or torrents with the 'incomplete' flag tagged). 'Higher-quality' torrents take precedence over 'lower quality' torrents. For more details, see our [[Format Preferences|Format Preferences]].<br />
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==== So what should I do about parent-child sets? ====<br />
As you are making your offer, do a search for other identical offers. Then, based on the [[Format Preferences|Format Preferences]], see which torrent should be the parent.<br />
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===== While in Pending stage =====<br />
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*'''If your torrent should be the parent:'''<br />
:Include links to the 'child torrents' that would go under your torrent in your torrent comments. Site staff will group the torrents appropriately if the offer is granted.<br />
:(pending torrents should not be set as parent torrents)<br />
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*'''If your torrent should be the child of another torrent:'''<br />
:You may add the other related torrents yourself, although if uncertain of how to use this feature you may leave a comment including links to other 'child torrents' and the 'parent torrent'. In that case site staff will group the torrents appropriately if the offer is granted.<br />
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*'''If there are no other identical torrents:'''<br />
:You don't have to do anything about parent-child groupings.<br />
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===== Already approved ungrouped torrents =====<br />
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*'''If your torrent should be the parent:'''<br />
:Report that torrent, and provide a link to the 'child torrents' that would go under your torrent in the report.<br />
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*'''If your torrent should be the child of another torrent:'''<br />
:Report that torrent, and provide a link to the parent torrent in the report as well as the other 'child torrents' if they are ungrouped.<br />
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==== What if I find parent-child sets that have not been put together, or grouped wrongly? ====<br />
[[FAQ#Reporting Torrents|Report the torrents]]. In the report, describe why the torrents should/should not be grouped, and include links to the relevant torrent pages.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Format_Preferences&diff=5349Format Preferences2012-02-16T06:18:47Z<p>Jestdie: /* General Preferences */</p>
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We only accept '''complete''', Anime/manga-related Series/Movies/OVAs/printed materials. We also allow Live Action adaptations (of anime/manga and related games/eroge/visual novels).<br />
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The [[DO NOT UPLOAD#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] cover what content is allowed to be uploaded here. In this section, we describe in detail how we want this content to be packaged.<br />
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=General Preferences=<br />
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''In general'', we accept only:<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy Lossy]: MP3<br /><br />
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OGG, APE, TTA<br />
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PNG and JPG preferred for good compression and quality.<br /><br />
GIF generally discouraged unless scans are poor.<br /><br />
Archives selected for widespread use and compatibility.<br /><br />
Refer to the [[How_to_make_an_offer#What_should_I_put_in_my_torrents.3F|offer-making walkthrough]] for manga archival.<br />
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'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' PDF<br />
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'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
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In selecting accepted formats for release, we go for the best quality possible, but we also try to accomodate lower-spec machines that might not be able to handle high-bitrate content.<br />
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==Video Groupings==<br />
* '''(Group A)''' 1080p releases<br />
* '''(Group B)''' 720p releases<br />
* '''(Group C)''' SD (generally 1024x576 and below)<br />
* '''(Group D)''' Staff-approved exceptions<br />
** Groups A, B and C have 2 slots each, for the best available '''single-audio''' and '''multi-audio''' releases.<br />
** If the best available release* happens to be multi-audio, only one slot will be used.<br />
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''* Releases are judged on video, audio and subtitles. A multi-audio release that is, '''in all three aspects''', comparable to or better than a single-audio release will displace it.''<br />
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==Accepted releases==<br />
Each video group will hold no more than 2 releases, one per slot (single-audio/multi-audio).<br />
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* Very high bitrate content in Group B with no accepted releases in Group C<br />
** A lower-bitrate option may be granted in Group D for lower-spec machines.<br />
* A release with lower video quality, but has better subtitles than existing releases.<br />
* Other notable exceptions, to be decided by staff.<br />
** E.g. PSNR's HDTV release of GitS movie, which has video quite different from the filtered Blurays.<br />
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The following exceptions apply:<br />
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HDTV/DVD rips are ''temporarily'' allowed if complete Bluray rips are more than a month away. These will be replaced once the Bluray release is uploaded.<br />
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====Exception 2====<br />
We're still thinking.<br />
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Re-muxing of audio and subtitle tracks from other groups is generally discouraged. Keep group releases intact as far as possible.<br />
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We will accept remuxes if the available releases all fail terribly in one or more aspects (video, audio, subtitling, etc). We will not approve releases with audio from one group and video from another, just because "the audio track from one is somewhat better than the other".<br />
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Remuxes that combine a HD video quality release with the english audio track of a lower video quality release will be considered only if there is no sign of a dual audio HD release appearing any time soon. The timing of the audio and subs must be spot on, we do not want some demux, remux, release crap.<br /><br />
If any HD dual audio alternative exists (either 720p or higher) a remux will not be considered just because it is not available in all HD resolutions.<br />
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'''NOTE:''' If allowed all remuxed releases must have 'Remux' keyword and credit the groups used in suggested format:<br />
* '''[Groups] [Title] [Episode number] [CRC]''' - source of the video (TV, DVD or Bluray) may be added as well, but is optional.<br />
* '''[BBT-RMX] [Groups] [Title] [Episode number] [CRC]''' - alternative naming if the remux is intended specifically for BakaBT.<br />
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'''NOTE 2:''' To keep better track of our files even upon removal please update them in our [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=group&gid=9030 AniDB entry].<br />
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=Manga & Printed Material=<br />
* We allow up to 2 manga releases (best scanlation version and possibly an industry scan) for each manga series.<br />
* We only allow 1 release (best quality version) for artbooks and/or other printed material. Exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis.<br />
* We will consider allowing incomplete manga up to the end of the latest story arc if the manga is at least 10 volumes long OR 5 years old.<br />
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We only allow 2 versions of any OST album/compilation:<br />
* 1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy lossy] release, in MP3 format<br />
** Best quality possible, i.e. '''320kbps [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=CBR CBR]''' or '''v0 [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=VBR VBR]'''<br />
* 1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless lossless] lossless release, in FLAC format<br />
** All other lossless formats should be converted to FLAC before uploading.<br />
** FLAC offers must be in one-file-per-track format.<br />
* When editing the torrent, lossless torrents should be set to Group B, and lossy should be set to Group C.<br />
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If in doubt, remember our mantra: '''Quality over quantity'''<br />
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==Extra Files==<br />
Files with the following extensions should be added as extra files:<br />
* .nfo<br />
* .txt<br />
* .log<br />
* .sfv<br />
* .md5<br />
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The following files may be added as part of the main torrent (moderator's decisions will override these rules):<br />
* Translation notes (for certain anime series or manga)<br />
* Timed subtitles (.ass/.srt/,sub), in '''English only'''. Subtitle files for other languages should be attached as extra files if so desired.<br />
* Album cover scans (for soundtrack/single albums)<br />
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Where in doubt, ask in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5348For First Timers2012-02-16T06:05:28Z<p>Jestdie: /* Being An Astute Seeder */</p>
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=Introduction to Fansub Downloading=<br />
New to Bittorrent? Your first time watching a fansub? This section answers your questions and serves as your initiation into the fansub and Bittorrent community.<br />
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Most people watch anime either from online video-streaming sites (e.g. Crunchyroll), or from download sites that download the video file first before it is played. Here, we only cover the downloading method, since the video-streaming method should be quite easy to figure out.<br />
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==Downloading==<br />
===How do I download fansubs from the internet?===<br />
There are generally 4 ways to download anime online:<br />
# From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XDCC IRC]<br />
# Via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client Bittorrent] trackers<br />
# Directly downloading from a website/server<br />
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Sources for files on IRC:<br />
# Distro IRC bots, which you can usually find in the fansub group's IRC channel (if you don't know where, you can find information on [http://anidb.net AniDB])<br />
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|To download via Bittorent, you need a torrent file and [[BT Clients|Bittorrent client]]. The torrent site provides you with small file called a "torrent" (size 0-100KB), and this file contains the metadata about the files to be downloaded and tracker information, and this file(torrent) can be opened with any bittorrent client (such as [http://www.utorrent.com utorrent]), then you can choose the location of the download and the files to be downloaded (if you don't want to download the whole torrent).<br />
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Sources for torrent files:<br />
# Public trackers (i.e. TokyoTosho) or torrent aggregators (i.e. AnimeSuki)<br />
# Private trackers and semi-private trackers (such as Demonoid; membership accounts may be required)<br />
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|To download using Direct links, there are two methods:<br />
#Using the direct link to the file itself that is hosted on private server(service usually paid by the person who provides the links).<br />
#Using links to download from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_hosting_service file hosting service], mostly free for both, who provides the links and the downloader.<br />
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|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
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# To get the direct links you will need to look for them yourself either by using [http://www.google.com google], or participating on Internet forums that provide these links.<br />
#To get Ed2k links you can search for them using the Ed2k client search function, or by using search engines such as [http://www.net2search.com/?lang=en&keyword=&order=0&filetype=0&listcount=9999&highlight=0&page=1 net2search].<br />
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==Seeding==<br />
===I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?===<br />
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:<br />
# Simply press Start on your torrent again. Some clients might stop torrents that have finished downloading.<br />
# Check your client's settings regarding how much a torrent should be seeded to before stopping. Your settings may be preventing seeding.<br />
:* e.g., uTorrent's 'Torrent Properties' dialogue box for each torrent has an adjustable ratio target. It automatically stops the torrent when you hit the target ratio or seeding time.<br />
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If you have removed the torrent from your torrent client but still have the downloaded files on your disk, read on to learn how to re-seed the files.<br />
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===I downloaded public BakaBT torrents before creating an account here. How do I seed back those files so that it counts for my account?===<br />
The easiest way is to remove the public versions and re-download those .torrent files while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content. The method is similar to and explained in [[#Re-seeding_Downloaded_Files_with_Different_Clients|Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients]] below.<br />
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Another way is to replace the ''BakaBT public tracker URL'' in the previously downloaded torrent(s) with the ''tracker URL'' found in any of the torrents you have downloaded when you are logged in. You can make the necessary changes using your BitTorrent client.<br />
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Your leech/seed statistics will count toward your account stats only if you seed with a private torrent, which you have downloaded when you are logged in. Previous peer-to-peer activity with the public torrent ''will not be reflected on your account'' and ''it will not be visible in your torrent list on the site'' even if you continue to seed the same torrent (identical info_hash).<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
*Edits made to the torrent on the BitTorrent client will not be save to the .torrent file, so changes to the Tracker URL may be lost.<br />
*Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the ''torrent's trackers list''. This might be the case if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client.<br />
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==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
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Please Note: You must re-download the .torrent file.<br />
# Go to Azureus > File > Open > Torrent File...<br />
# Select the .torrent file for the data from its location on your hard drive<br />
# Select the location where the file you want to seed is stored<br />
# Wait for Azureus to finish checking the file. When it does, the file will move automatically from the download window into the seeding window <br />
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If the torrent does not move into the seeding window on its own: Right-click on newly created entry in the download window of the My Torrents view. Select Force Re-check. The value in the 'Done' column will count from 0% to 100%. Upon reaching 100%, the file will be moved to the seeding list on the bottom of the My Torrents tab.<br />
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If you do not have the original .torrent file but the original data, try this:<br />
# Download the file again<br />
# Azureus will check it out<br />
# Azureus will move it to the seeding list (the process is very quick) <br />
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''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
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===uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up)===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in uTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox). [http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/kureshii/box%20images/faq/torrentwindowannot.png [Image:Add Torrent dialog window in uTorrent (with "Start Torrent" unchecked).]]<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, uTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming. [http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/kureshii/box%20images/faq/torrentrelocate.png [Image:Relocate files in uTorrent.]]<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". uTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up. [http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e218/kureshii/box%20images/faq/recheck.png [Image:Force the torrent to recheck the downloaded files.]]<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, uTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Official BitTorrent 6===<br />
# Go to the torrent page and download the .torrent file again (make sure you're logged in before downloading, if not the tracker URL will be incorrect).<br />
# Open the .torrent file in BitTorrent, but do not start it yet (''uncheck'' the "Start Torrent" checkbox).<br />
# Click on the ". . ." button at the end of the directory name display, and browse to the folder where the files are.<br />
# In Windows Explorer, make sure the filenames in the folder match the filenames in the torrent filelist.<br />
## If some/all of the filenames do not match, BitTorrent allows you to relocate them, so as to avoid renaming.<br />
### In the files tab right click the file and select relocate.<br />
### Browse to the original file, select it and click save.<br />
### Repeat the process for all files that have different names.<br />
# Click "Ok" in the Add Torrent dialog box. The torrent should now appear in your torrent window in stopped state.<br />
# Right-click on it, and select "Force recheck". BitTorrent will now scan the selected folder for matching files, so if the files are the same and still have the same filenames you should see the progress bar start filling up.<br />
# Let it scan until it says "Stopped" under the Status column. Then press "Start" to start the torrent proper.<br />
## If the files are 100% verified it should say "Seeding" under the Status column.<br />
## If there are missing files, or some of the pieces did not hash properly, BitTorrent will download the missing pieces before putting the torrent in Seeding status.<br />
# You're done! Now just let the torrent sit and seed.<br />
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===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
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#Navigate to Preferences > Transfers, and make sure "Display 'adding transfer' options window" is checked. <br />
#Open the torrent with Transmission. The Add window should pop up, with options for which files to download, destination, etc. <br />
#Click "Verify Local Data", and if your anime is still in the folder Transmission downloads to, it should update everything to 100% complete. <br />
#After this, simply click Add, and it should immediately start seeding.<br />
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=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Leave no torrent unseeded.'''</span><br />
:Every torrent on BakaBT should have at least one seeder and be downloadable.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Archive quality content.'''</span><br />
:As far as possible, we archive the highest-quality release for each show.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Keep detailed information.'''</span><br />
:All files should be well-described, so that downloaders know what they are downloading. Information about the show is kept sparse as that is easily found on anime/manga encyclopedia sites.<br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Remain easily accessible.'''</span><br />
:There is no point in keeping an extensive archive if only a few people can download from it.<br />
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In line with these goals, torrent content on BakaBT is moderated by a strict set of rules and guidelines. Over the years we've built up a community that has come to accept these rules. If you'd like your stay to be a pleasant one, we highly suggest getting acquainted with these rules, and fitting yourself into the community rather than trying to change the community from the outset.<br />
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For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
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==Managing Your Ratio on BakaBT==<br />
While one's ratio does not describe everything about oneself, it remains quite evident that users with a decent ratio are more likely to get useful responses and replies than users with a poor ratio, so maintaining a good ratio is important if you have an account. Here, we list some tips to help you keep your ratio decent.<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
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|width:"50%"|If you're a first-time BakaBT user with not-many files for seeding, it is likely that you will start off by downloading some torrents. More astute users would have noticed that many of our torrents have a very high seeder:leecher ratio, which means it will be quite hard for you to seed back quickly. What do you do then?<br />
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The easiest way to manage this would be to throttle your download bandwidth. Your ratio is calculated by amount uploaded divided by amount downloaded, so the slower you download, the slower your ratio drops (do the math). Unless the torrent has enough leechers on it that you can upload at a decent speed, we advise you to make sure you don't kill your ratio too quickly yet.<br />
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|width:"50%"|While downloading big files, usually longer series and OVAs, it is always a good idea to set individual file download priority. That way you will be a partial seeder even while leeching and there is a bigger chance that another peer will connect and request packets from you rather then the seeder.<br />
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This can easily be achieved in most common [[BT_Clients|recommended clients]] by choosing the files tab and setting download priority to high, normal or low. Some clients may have 3-6 priority levels.<br />
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==Fixing Your Ratio==<br />
Oops, a little too late; so you've gone ahead and grabbed everything that caught your eye the moment the new account restrictions were lifted. Yes, you knew you should have read the Wiki and FAQ and known better... but too little too late. Well, things aren't hopeless yet, and if you are patient and willing enough to put in the effort you can pull your ratio back to a decent number.<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me</span><br /><br />
BakaBT is not the only source of downloadable anime. Try [[For First Timers#How do I download fansubs from the internet?|the sources listed above]]. You'll be surprised at how much stuff is available outside of BakaBT. Download something that's recent and in demand, and seed it here to fix your ratio. You can organize the browse list by leechers to see what is in demand. Downloading the files for offers that will be approved soon and seeding those is also a good way to fix your ratio.<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that</span><br /><br />
While we're not quite financially in the red, [http://bakabt.me/donate.php a little economic boost] is always welcome. It's a simple idea; you donate money, and in return, you get more uploaded data on your tracker statistics. Donations are open at the start of the month, and are closed when the server cost for the quartile (3 months) has been covered.<br />
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Currently we accept donations through AlertPay and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">Oh dear, I'm going to have to sell my house, car and dog to have enough to fix my ratio. Anything cheaper and faster?</span><br /><br />
You might want to try a seedbox service. Not much will be said about them here, but if you ask [[IRC|the right people]] they might point you in the right direction.<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?</span><br /><br />
No.<br />
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<span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?</span><br /><br />
No.<br />
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'''See also:''' [[FAQ#I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?|I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?]]<br />
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==Being An Astute Seeder==<br />
There's some of us who love seeding just for the sake of seeding, and there's those of us who love seeding just to make sure nothing goes unseeded (leave no torrent behind!). Then there's some of us who are aiming for the Top 10. Here's some tips on getting your ratio up quickly:<br />
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!The Offers Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
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|The [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offers page] shows torrents which are pending approval. Hang out there long enough and you'll see which torrents are likely to be approved. Quickly get the files (which are usually available from the fansub group's distro tracker or IRC bots), sit in tight and wait for the torrent to be approved. If you start early on the torrent, you are more likely to get more uploaded.<br />
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Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#User_Classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
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|The exchange rate for bonus points isn't that high, but if your bandwidth speed is low then you will want to use everything at your disposal, especially [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus torrents]]. There are some old torrents that are perpetually seeder-starved. Browse the torrent list and sort by the number of seeders (or just filter for bonus torrents), pick some that have few seeders and one or two leechers if not more. Keep them seeding!<br />
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The trick to this is to keep those torrents going, the bonus status may drop depending on the number and ratio of seeders, but as they say, a watched pot never boils. Pick about 10-12 of these seeder-starved torrents, and just keep them going for as long as possible. Don't pick too many (unless you're a seeder who likes to keep these torrents seeded, which is a different story), otherwise you might spend too much bandwidth on bittorrent protocol overhead.<br />
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=Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition=<br />
''Bah, this is too hard! I'll just hack my stats and get off scot-free.''<br />
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Good luck if you decide to go this route, but before you decide to try, let us outline why this is not a good idea (unless you're just doing it for the challenge):<br />
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==We are a public tracker==<br />
That means if maintaining a ratio is too tough for you or you just don't like to seed, you can simply choose not to register and still use our torrents. Sure you will not be able to use some of the privileges our members have, but it's certainly far easier than trying to stat-hack in an astute manner.<br />
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==Stat-hackers are permanently banned==<br />
If the ratio on your registered account drops to the pits, your account simply gets warned. If you simply can't (or choose not to) make up the deficit, you can still abandon your account and use the tracker as a public leecher. Try to stathack on your account though, and that's a permban for you — no second chance, not even as a public leecher.<br />
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==We don't listen to please==<br />
''"Please, I didn't know, all the other trackers I was on before this tolerated it."''<br /><br />
''"I didn't know it was stat-hacking, my friend just passed me this program and I just used it."''<br /><br />
''"My friend said he could help me increase my upload, I didn't know he was stat-hacking. Sorry, can you please just remove the extra upload and unban me?"''<br />
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No, no and no. We don't care. You registered an account, you better take the time to learn the rules. Better luck reading the FAQ next time.<br />
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=Introduction to Forums=<br />
New to forums? Want to avoid stepping on people's toes and looking stupid? We highly recommend you [http://aviswebsite.co.uk/forumhelp/ read this first].<br />
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The guide may be a little outdated, but it holds true in spirit and principle. Make your own mental edits for modern terms and trends.<br />
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=More Information=<br />
==Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture?==<br />
[http://www.google.com Google] and [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] are your friends.<br/><br />
For specific information on Japanese animations, there are 3 main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)] provides detailed staff and cast information for each release, and also lists news related to each anime, as well as licensing information (which is not always up to date, so take it with a pinch of salt).<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://anidb.net AniDB] provides detailed information on fansub releases, as well as an extensive collection of categories and tags to tell you what to expect from each anime.<br />
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|width="33%"|[http://www.anime-planet.com Anime-Planet] has a really easy list management system, as well as a user-contributed recommendation system which might help you find more anime that you might enjoy.<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].<br />
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Probably the fastest way to learn is still by hanging out in the fansub chat channels on Rizon, or just by reading discussions on our forums.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5347FAQ2012-02-16T05:57:48Z<p>Jestdie: /* What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent? */</p>
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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.<br />
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= Site information and Basic Help =<br />
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==What makes BakaBT different?==<br />
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.<br />
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All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.<br />
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Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.<br />
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This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.<br />
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==How do I...==<br />
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====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====<br />
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).<br />
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====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====<br />
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).<br />
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====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====<br />
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).<br />
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====Report problems that I noticed?====<br />
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.<br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;;">Reporting Torrents</span>''<br />
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::<p>The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:<br />
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])<br />
::# It has corrupted files<br />
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)<br />
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it)<br />
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.<br />
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)<br />
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.<br />
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::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Comments</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report comments if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].<br />
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::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Forum Posts</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report forum posts if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].<br />
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::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span>''<br />
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::<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Site Errors</span>''<br />
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::<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Other Reports</span>''<br />
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::<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.</p><br />
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==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==<br />
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We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.<br />
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The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).<br />
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Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.<br />
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=Account information=<br />
<br />
====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====<br />
<br />
One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?<br />
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.<br />
<br />
====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====<br />
<br />
This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.<br />
<br />
====What do you do about stat-hackers?====<br />
<br />
Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.<br />
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<br />
==Registration and Login==<br />
<br />
====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====<br />
<br />
Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.<br /><br />
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox.<br /><br />
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.<br />
<br />
Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.<br />
<br />
If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.<br />
<br />
====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====<br />
<br />
'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]<br />
<br />
Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].<br />
<br />
====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
<br />
Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).<br />
<br />
====Can you change my username or rename my account?====<br />
<br />
Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.<br />
<br />
'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed. <br />
<br />
Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).<br />
<br />
Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.<br />
<br />
====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====<br />
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.<br />
<br />
==Account Pruning and Deletion==<br />
<br />
====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====<br />
<br />
Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse. Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.<br />
<br />
====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====<br />
<br />
Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").<br />
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<br />
==User Classes==<br />
<br />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
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{| cellpadding="5" border="1"<br />
|-<br />
!'''Class'''<br />
!'''Description'''<br />
|-<br />
| '''User'''<br />
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.<br />
|- <br />
| '''Power User'''<br />
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Uploader'''<br />
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Power Uploader'''<br />
| 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 BakaBT community.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Moderator/Admins'''<br />
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.<br />
<br />
====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====<br />
<br />
User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
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<br />
==Warnings and Bans==<br />
<br />
===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===<br />
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"<br />
<br />
<br />
::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''<br />
::<br />
::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?<br />
::<br />
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].<br />
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<br />
::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''<br />
::<br />
::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].<br />
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==Privacy==<br />
<br />
====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====<br />
<br />
Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.<br />
<br />
====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====<br />
<br />
You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.<br />
<br />
====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====<br />
<br />
Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.<br />
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= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
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==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"<br />
!width=50%|Failure: access denied, leeching forbidden, you are only allowed to seed<br />
!width=50%|"Failure: unregistered torrent pass"<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
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|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause #1:'''<br><br />
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.<br />
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'''Cause #2:'''<br><br />
The torrent is using an expired public key.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Re-download the torrent file from the site.<br />
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|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"<br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"Failure: unregistered torrent"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it"</span><br /><br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].<br />
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If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.<br />
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'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.<br />
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|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
The tracker is down<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.<br />
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If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.<br />
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|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"<br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
You are downloading too many torrents.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.<br />
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|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
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|}<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent-related Problems==<br />
<br />
===Well known site errors===<br />
<br />
Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.<br />
<br />
====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====<br />
<br />
You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.<br />
Examples:<br />
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.<br />
# Torrents not in correct tabs<br />
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs<br />
<br />
====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====<br />
<br />
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 should go away after a few hours.<br />
<br />
====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====<br />
<br />
'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly)<br><br />
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey<br><br />
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible<br><br />
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people<br><br />
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker.<br><br />
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.<br />
<br />
''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so <u>you will have to re-download your torrents</u>. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.<br />
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To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.<br />
<br />
====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====<br />
<br />
'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.<br />
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''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.<br />
<br />
====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====<br />
<br />
Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
<br />
If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
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<br />
====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====<br />
<br />
Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.<br />
<br />
Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.<br />
<br />
However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly<br />
<br />
# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection<br />
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it<br />
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)<br />
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time<br />
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets<br />
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)<br />
<br />
Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be. <br />
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.<br />
<br />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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. <b>'''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.'''</b> Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.<br />
<br />
=== What are bonus torrents? ===<br />
<br />
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 bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time. <br />
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Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).<br />
<br />
=== Best practices ===<br />
<br />
If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|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.<br />
<br />
=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
<br />
See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"<br />
<br />
=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===<br />
<br />
Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.<br />
<br />
(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==<br />
<br />
====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====<br />
<br />
Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.<br />
<br />
See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"<br />
<br />
====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====<br />
<br />
Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.<br />
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<br />
==Freeleech==<br />
<br />
===What is Freeleech?===<br />
<br />
'''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''. <br />
<br />
When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio. <br />
<br />
Torrents with specific type of content are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.<br />
<br />
====How often does global freeleech happen?====<br />
<br />
Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.<br />
<br />
====The tracker went down. What do I do?====<br />
<br />
You wait until the tracker comes back up.<br />
<br />
====Why did the tracker go down?====<br />
<br />
Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.<br />
<br />
====What shouldn't I do?====<br />
<br />
* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period. <br />
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.<br />
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<br />
=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Questions==<br />
<br />
====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====<br />
<br />
''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.<br />
<br />
''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
<br />
====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====<br />
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab. <br />
<br />
The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.<br />
<br />
====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====<br />
<br />
''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.<br />
<br />
An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')<br />
<br />
See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]<br />
<br />
====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====<br />
<br />
See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"<br />
<br />
====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====<br />
<br />
When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.<br />
<br />
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 to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.<br />
<br />
====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====<br />
<br />
# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.<br />
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).<br />
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).<br />
<br />
It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.<br />
<br />
====What is a torrent passkey?====<br />
<br />
See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]<br />
<br />
====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====<br />
<br />
See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]<br />
<br />
==Connectivity and Speed Issues==<br />
<br />
If your question falls under any of these categories:<br />
# Cannot access BakaBT<br />
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues<br />
# Proxying and proxies<br />
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT<br />
# Slow downloading/uploading<br />
<br />
Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.<br />
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<br />
==Torrenting Issues==<br />
<br />
====I can't leech/seed a torrent====<br />
<br />
If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]<br />
<br />
<br />
====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====<br />
<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.<br />
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If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.<br />
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''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.<br />
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====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====<br />
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Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.<br />
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====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====<br />
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See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"<br />
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====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====<br />
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See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]<br />
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.<br />
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====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====<br />
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If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".<br />
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====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====<br />
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See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".<br />
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= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
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== Torrent Offer System ==<br />
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====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====<br />
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Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.<br />
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====What is 'On hold' status?====<br />
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Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason.<br /><br />
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.<br />
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====Why can't I offer new torrents?====<br />
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Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.<br />
Non-Power Users can not make offers.<br />
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====I have another question related to torrents and offers====<br />
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If it is any of the following questions:<br />
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?<br />
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?<br />
# What should I put in the description?<br />
# How should I name my files?<br />
# What are good keywords for my torrent?<br />
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?<br />
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?<br />
# How do I attach extra files?<br />
# What should I put in my torrents?<br />
# What is this torrent swapping feature?<br />
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Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
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== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
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====Why should I adopt a torrent?====<br />
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At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.<br />
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''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters <u>must</u> have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''<br />
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====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====<br />
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* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.<br />
* It helps if you have a portfolio.<br />
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.<br />
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.<br />
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.<br />
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====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====<br />
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Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[How_to_make_an_offer#Description_Content|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).<br />
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====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====<br />
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[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.<br />
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= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =<br />
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RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.<br />
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To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.<br />
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= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =<br />
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No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.<br />
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= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =<br />
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Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.<br />
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For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog<br />
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.<br />
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After logging in click on <u>"Add one by clicking here"</u>, choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.<br />
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.<br />
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= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =<br />
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So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':<br />
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?<br />
# [[Site Rules]]<br />
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]<br />
# [[Troubleshooting]]<br />
# [[Account Restrictions]]<br />
# [[How to make an offer]]<br />
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]<br />
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.<br />
* Before posting, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''read the stickied topics'''</span> (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.<br />
* 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 details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.<br />
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.<br />
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.<br />
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].<br />
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' 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. This phrase is subject to change.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5346FAQ2012-02-16T05:48:23Z<p>Jestdie: /* Common Torrent Error Messages */</p>
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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.<br />
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= Site information and Basic Help =<br />
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==What makes BakaBT different?==<br />
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.<br />
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All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.<br />
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Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.<br />
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This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.<br />
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==How do I...==<br />
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====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====<br />
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).<br />
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====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====<br />
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).<br />
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====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====<br />
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).<br />
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====Report problems that I noticed?====<br />
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.<br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;;">Reporting Torrents</span>''<br />
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::<p>The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:<br />
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])<br />
::# It has corrupted files<br />
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)<br />
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it)<br />
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.<br />
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)<br />
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.<br />
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::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Comments</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report comments if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].<br />
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::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Forum Posts</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report forum posts if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].<br />
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::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span>''<br />
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::<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Site Errors</span>''<br />
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::<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Other Reports</span>''<br />
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::<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.</p><br />
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==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==<br />
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We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.<br />
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The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).<br />
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Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.<br />
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=Account information=<br />
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====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====<br />
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One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?<br />
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.<br />
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====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====<br />
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This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.<br />
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====What do you do about stat-hackers?====<br />
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Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.<br />
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==Registration and Login==<br />
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====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====<br />
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Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.<br /><br />
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox.<br /><br />
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.<br />
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If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.<br />
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====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====<br />
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'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]<br />
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Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].<br />
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====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
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Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).<br />
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====Can you change my username or rename my account?====<br />
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Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.<br />
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'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed. <br />
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Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).<br />
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Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.<br />
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====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====<br />
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.<br />
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==Account Pruning and Deletion==<br />
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====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====<br />
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Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse. Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.<br />
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====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====<br />
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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.<br />
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====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====<br />
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Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").<br />
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==User Classes==<br />
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====What are the different user classes?====<br />
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| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.<br />
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| '''Power User'''<br />
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.<br />
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| '''Uploader'''<br />
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.<br />
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| '''Power Uploader'''<br />
| 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 BakaBT community.<br />
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| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.<br />
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====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.<br />
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====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====<br />
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User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
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==Warnings and Bans==<br />
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===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===<br />
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"<br />
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::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''<br />
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::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?<br />
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::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].<br />
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::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''<br />
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::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].<br />
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==Privacy==<br />
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====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====<br />
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Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.<br />
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====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====<br />
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You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.<br />
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====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====<br />
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Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.<br />
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= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
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==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
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Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F|warned]].<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
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'''Cause #1:'''<br><br />
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Cause #2:'''<br><br />
The torrent is using an expired public key.<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Re-download the torrent file from the site.<br />
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!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"Failure: unregistered torrent"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it"</span><br /><br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].<br />
<br />
If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#Report_problems_that_I_noticed.3F|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.<br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
The tracker is down<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.<br />
<br />
If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.<br />
<br />
|-valign="top" style="font-size:12pt;"<br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
You are downloading too many torrents.<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.<br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent-related Problems==<br />
<br />
===Well known site errors===<br />
<br />
Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.<br />
<br />
====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====<br />
<br />
You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.<br />
Examples:<br />
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.<br />
# Torrents not in correct tabs<br />
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs<br />
<br />
====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====<br />
<br />
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 should go away after a few hours.<br />
<br />
====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====<br />
<br />
'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly)<br><br />
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey<br><br />
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible<br><br />
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people<br><br />
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker.<br><br />
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.<br />
<br />
''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so <u>you will have to re-download your torrents</u>. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.<br />
<br />
To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.<br />
<br />
====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====<br />
<br />
'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.<br />
<br />
''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.<br />
<br />
====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====<br />
<br />
Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
<br />
If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
<br />
<br />
====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====<br />
<br />
Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.<br />
<br />
Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.<br />
<br />
However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly<br />
<br />
# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection<br />
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it<br />
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)<br />
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time<br />
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets<br />
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)<br />
<br />
Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be. <br />
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.<br />
<br />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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. <b>'''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.'''</b> Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.<br />
<br />
=== What are bonus torrents? ===<br />
<br />
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 bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time. <br />
<br />
Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).<br />
<br />
=== Best practices ===<br />
<br />
If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|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.<br />
<br />
=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
<br />
See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"<br />
<br />
=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===<br />
<br />
Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.<br />
<br />
(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==<br />
<br />
====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====<br />
<br />
Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.<br />
<br />
See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"<br />
<br />
====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====<br />
<br />
Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Freeleech==<br />
<br />
===What is Freeleech?===<br />
<br />
'''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''. <br />
<br />
When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio. <br />
<br />
Torrents with specific type of content are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.<br />
<br />
====How often does global freeleech happen?====<br />
<br />
Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.<br />
<br />
====The tracker went down. What do I do?====<br />
<br />
You wait until the tracker comes back up.<br />
<br />
====Why did the tracker go down?====<br />
<br />
Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.<br />
<br />
====What shouldn't I do?====<br />
<br />
* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period. <br />
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Questions==<br />
<br />
====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====<br />
<br />
''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.<br />
<br />
''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
<br />
====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====<br />
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab. <br />
<br />
The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.<br />
<br />
====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====<br />
<br />
''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.<br />
<br />
An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')<br />
<br />
See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]<br />
<br />
====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====<br />
<br />
See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"<br />
<br />
====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====<br />
<br />
When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.<br />
<br />
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 to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.<br />
<br />
====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====<br />
<br />
# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.<br />
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).<br />
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).<br />
<br />
It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.<br />
<br />
====What is a torrent passkey?====<br />
<br />
See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]<br />
<br />
====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====<br />
<br />
See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]<br />
<br />
==Connectivity and Speed Issues==<br />
<br />
If your question falls under any of these categories:<br />
# Cannot access BakaBT<br />
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues<br />
# Proxying and proxies<br />
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT<br />
# Slow downloading/uploading<br />
<br />
Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Torrenting Issues==<br />
<br />
====I can't leech/seed a torrent====<br />
<br />
If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]<br />
<br />
<br />
====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====<br />
<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.<br />
<br />
If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.<br />
<br />
''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.<br />
<br />
====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====<br />
<br />
Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.<br />
<br />
====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====<br />
<br />
See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"<br />
<br />
====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====<br />
<br />
See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]<br />
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.<br />
<br />
====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====<br />
<br />
If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".<br />
<br />
====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====<br />
<br />
See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".<br />
<br />
= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Torrent Offer System ==<br />
<br />
====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====<br />
<br />
Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.<br />
<br />
====What is 'On hold' status?====<br />
<br />
Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason.<br /><br />
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.<br />
<br />
====Why can't I offer new torrents?====<br />
<br />
Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.<br />
Non-Power Users can not make offers.<br />
<br />
====I have another question related to torrents and offers====<br />
<br />
If it is any of the following questions:<br />
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?<br />
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?<br />
# What should I put in the description?<br />
# How should I name my files?<br />
# What are good keywords for my torrent?<br />
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?<br />
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?<br />
# How do I attach extra files?<br />
# What should I put in my torrents?<br />
# What is this torrent swapping feature?<br />
<br />
Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
<br />
====Why should I adopt a torrent?====<br />
<br />
At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.<br />
<br />
''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters <u>must</u> have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''<br />
<br />
====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====<br />
<br />
* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.<br />
* It helps if you have a portfolio.<br />
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.<br />
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.<br />
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.<br />
<br />
====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====<br />
<br />
Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[FAQ#What should I put in the description?|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).<br />
<br />
====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====<br />
<br />
[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =<br />
<br />
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.<br />
<br />
To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.<br />
<br />
= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =<br />
<br />
No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.<br />
<br />
= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =<br />
<br />
Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.<br />
<br />
For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog<br />
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.<br />
<br />
After logging in click on <u>"Add one by clicking here"</u>, choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.<br />
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =<br />
<br />
So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':<br />
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?<br />
# [[Site Rules]]<br />
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]<br />
# [[Troubleshooting]]<br />
# [[Account Restrictions]]<br />
# [[How to make an offer]]<br />
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]<br />
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.<br />
* Before posting, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''read the stickied topics'''</span> (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.<br />
* 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 details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.<br />
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.<br />
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.<br />
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].<br />
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' 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. This phrase is subject to change.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5345FAQ2012-02-16T05:31:21Z<p>Jestdie: /* What makes BakaBT different? */</p>
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If you are new to Bittorrent and/or the anime fansub scene, you should take a look at the [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]] as well.<br />
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= Site information and Basic Help =<br />
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==What makes BakaBT different?==<br />
There are many anime torrent sites but BakaBT is unique in the quality of our content. Our goal is to provide torrents [[Site Rules#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|only for completed anime or anime-related material]] and [[How_to_make_an_offer#Is_your_offer_the_highest-quality_offer_around.3F|we pick only the best versions]]. We do not accept public submissions; only [[FAQ#User Classes|Power Users and Power Uploaders]] may do so.<br />
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All [[FAQ#Torrent Offer System|submissions are thoroughly checked]] before they are added to our [http://bakabt.me/browse.php ever-growing list of series]; by ''ever-growing'', we really mean ever-growing in the sense that even old torrents are still seeded. Our mantra in short: '''quality over quantity''', and '''ease-of-use'''.<br />
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Do keep in mind that BakaBT exists because of its users; old content is still available because of the many dedicated seeders who provide you with good download speeds, so [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|returning the favour]] is a must.<br />
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This is a public tracker, but we do prefer users to register before using the site. Before you do anything here at BakaBT, we suggest you read the [[Rules]]! There are only a few rules to abide by and most are common sense.<br />
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==How do I...==<br />
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====Bookmark a torrent or remove a bookmarked torrent?====<br />
Click on the star icon labelled 'Bookmark' next to the torrent title at the top of every torrent page. If the star icon appears grey, the torrent is not bookmarked; If it is yellow, the torrent is bookmarked.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have bookmarked will show up under the 'Bookmarked' tab (below your 'Uploaded' tab).<br />
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====Add a torrent to my wishlist?====<br />
Click on the scroll icon labelled 'Wishlist' next to the torrent title. If the scroll icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your wishlist; If the scroll appears blue, the torrent is in your wishlist.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).<br />
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====Get notified on torrent swaps and new comments for a torrent?====<br />
Click on the bell icon labelled 'Notify me' next to the torrent title. If the bell icon appears grey, the torrent is not in your notify list; If the bell appears golden, the torrent is in your notify list.<br />
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On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).<br />
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====Report problems that I noticed?====<br />
A report is a system message that informs staff members of issues that need attention. Staff members will deal with these issues as they see fit. Only Power users can use the report feature on the tracker.<br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;;">Reporting Torrents</span>''<br />
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::<p>The report function brings a torrent or a comment to moderators' attention. Use this function if:<br />
::# A torrent does not comply with [[Site Rules|site rules]] (e.g., if it is [[Blacklist|blacklisted material]])<br />
::# It has corrupted files<br />
::# The link is broken (i.e., you are unable to download the .torrent file)<br />
::# Image links are broken (PM the uploader first; if you get no reply after a week then report it)<br />
::# A better version of the torrent exists (Note that we do allow XViD releases. TV fansubs are allowed alongside DVD rips with only R1 subtitles). Please link us to the newer torrent in that case.<br />
::# Other torrent-related problems (e.g. groupings not set or incorrectly set)<br />
::# Reporting a torrent for unrelated reasons will incur warnings; and bans will be issued if abuse continues. In other words, don't report a torrent just because you don't like the user, or because you are having trouble getting a good download speed on it.<br />
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::To report a torrent, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the torrent title. If the exclamation mark icon appears grey, the torrent has not been reported; If the exclamation mark appears red, the torrent has been reported (by you or someone else).</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Comments</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report comments if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They constitute useless spam (such as 'seed this' or 'approve this').<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|tracker guidelines]].<br />
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::To report a comment, click on the exclamation mark icon labelled 'Report' next to the 'Quote' button in the upper-right corner of the comment box. If the icon is labelled 'REPORTED' in capital letters, the comment has been reported to site staff and will be dealt with soon.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Forum Posts</span>''<br />
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::<p>Report forum posts if:<br />
::# They are abusive or contribute to flaming.<br />
::# They contain unhidden spoilers for the anime.<br />
::# They flout any of the [[Rules#Forum Guidelines|forum guidelines]].<br />
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::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span>''<br />
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::<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Site Errors</span>''<br />
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::<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=14438.0 Site Errors forum thread]. Read the first post and do a quick search before reporting; someone might have reported the problem already.</p><br />
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Other Reports</span>''<br />
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::<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://bakabt.me/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.</p><br />
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==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==<br />
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We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.<br />
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The amount of upload and download you get on each torrent, as well as your total upload and download, is stored permanently by the server until your account is deleted. These upload and download statistics will always be shown wherever relevant. Torrent stats will be shown in peerlists (if you appear in them), and in your userpage under the relevant columns (if you chose not to hide them).<br />
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Information about torrents that you are leeching and/or seeding, as well as torrents you have leeched and/or seeded, are stored on the server. If you have enabled privacy settings, only information for the past 30 days will be kept. If privacy settings are disabled, all prior information is stored on the server.<br />
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=Account information=<br />
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====How many accounts am I allowed to have?====<br />
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One. Ever. You are only allowed a single account in your lifetime. What would you do with more than one account anyway?<br />
Users who are found with more than one account will have the newest ones disabled and warnings issued. Repeated attempts to create new accounts will result in permanent bans of all accounts from our site.<br />
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====Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer?====<br />
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This is highly discouraged, as the system will identify both of you as [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|multi-account]] users.<br />
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====What do you do about stat-hackers?====<br />
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Permanent ban, no appeal. See [[For First Timers#Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition|Why Stat-Hacking on BakaBT is a Losing Proposition]] for more information.<br />
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==Registration and Login==<br />
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====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====<br />
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Mail can sometimes take up to half a day to be sent out by our server. Please be patient.<br /><br />
Remember to check your '''spam/trash/etc.''' folder in case our confirmation mail doesn't appear in your Inbox.<br /><br />
If the mail is nowhere to be found, drop by [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] on [[IRC]] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Alternatively, try another email address ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use those. Get a proper email account.<br />
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If you registered for an account and got the confirmation email, but decided you don't like the username you picked, leave the email alone (do not click the confirmation link). Unconfirmed accounts are removed after 3 days so you can try again with a different username.<br />
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====Help! I cannot login!? (a.k.a. Login of Death)====<br />
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'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]<br />
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Another solution is to visit your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page].<br />
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====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
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Use [http://bakabt.me/recover.php this form] to have the login details mailed back to you (Or click "Lost Password?" beside the login field).<br />
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====Can you change my username or rename my account?====<br />
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Users can request their '''tracker account''' renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] only once. You are required to state a valid reason for your request, otherwise it will be rejected. Using your real name in your nick is a valid reason; getting tired of your old name is not.<br />
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'''Forum usernames''' are not renamed. <br />
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Note that if your tracker account is renamed, members might have trouble identifying you later (different tracker account name & forum username).<br />
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Also the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking.<br />
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====Forum registration is closed, what do I do?====<br />
Your main site account and forum account are linked. However, your forum account needs to be activated via your main site account. To do this, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings] page and scroll down to the checkbox that says "'''Enable Forum Account'''". Check the box, enter your password in the "Change password field" twice and click "'''Submit Changes'''". Your forum account will then be active.<br />
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==Account Pruning and Deletion==<br />
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====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====<br />
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Accounts are pruned after 11 months of disuse. Accounts with 0 download and 0 upload are pruned earlier.<br />
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====My account is gone! Can you recover it?====<br />
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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.<br />
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====I don't want my account anymore. Can you delete it?====<br />
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Leave your account alone and it will be pruned after 11 months (See: "[[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?]]").<br />
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==User Classes==<br />
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====What are the different user classes?====<br />
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| '''User'''<br />
| Normal user, can choose to view hentai, can adopt torrents.<br />
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| '''Power User'''<br />
| Higher user, can view peer lists and report bad torrents or comments. Can make torrent offers. Has access to RSS feed.<br />
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| '''Uploader'''<br />
| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.<br />
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| '''Power Uploader'''<br />
| 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 BakaBT community.<br />
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| '''Moderator/Admins'''<br />
| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.<br />
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====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
Both seed and leech at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5 to maintain it.<br />
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====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====<br />
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User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://bakabt.me/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
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==Warnings and Bans==<br />
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===I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do?===<br />
See: "[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, Suspensions and Bans]]"<br />
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::'''I got warned but my hard drive crashed/ I got a virus/ Computer got thrown out of window/ Dog ate my homework/ Nobody really likes to leech my hentai/ etc so I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download something to seed...'''<br />
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::If you racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card and then suddenly lost your main source of income, do you think the credit card company is going to let you off with a debt writeoff (or even reactivate your card for more spending)?<br />
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::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].<br />
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::'''But I've turned over a new leaf, and I am now a dedicated seeder who will keep his/her torrents running 24/7. Please unwarn me.'''<br />
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::If you have indeed turned over a new leaf, prove it by fixing your ratio. We've [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|outlined a few ways for you to do so]].<br />
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==Privacy==<br />
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====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====<br />
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Only you and the site staff can view your IP address and email. Other users cannot see that information.<br />
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====How do I hide torrents on my userpage?====<br />
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You can edit statistics display level through the [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.<br />
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====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====<br />
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Yes. This is a statistics-tracking site after all, so we store as much information as is needed to implement the features you find on this site. You can [[FAQ#How do I hide torrents on my userpage?|hide your torrent statistics]], but no requests for deletion of data from our database will be entertained.<br />
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= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
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==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I am warned, what do I do?|warned]].<br />
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Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
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'''Cause #1:'''<br><br />
The tracker can not find a user associated with the [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent pass]] you're sending it in your announce URL.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.<br />
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'''Cause #2:'''<br><br />
The torrent is using an expired public key.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Re-download the torrent file from the site.<br />
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!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"Failure: unregistered torrent"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;">"No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it"</span><br /><br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
The torrent you downloaded is not/no longer tracked by our tracker.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the torrent has been swapped, replaced or removed. We occasionally prune old obsolete torrents or material that have become [[Blacklist|blacklisted]].<br />
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If you have checked and verified that it is neither of these causes, then it may be a database error. [[FAQ#What does the Report function do?|Report]] the torrent (click on the exclamation mark beside the torrent title) and let us know. Note that you need to be logged in to your BakaBT account in order to make reports.<br />
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'''Note:''' This message also is present on new offers, since the torrent needs to be approved first in order to be registered with the tracker.<br />
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The tracker is down<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Check if the tracker is momentarily offline, you can see the tracker status in the topic title on [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #BakaBT] channel. If it is down, there is nothing you can do except to wait for it to come back up. Leave your client running and stats will update correctly after the tracker is back online. If you stop torrents while it's down, they won't update.<br />
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If the tracker seems to be online and you're still having the problem, drop by the support channel at [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.<br />
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!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: access denied, torrents limit reached"</span><br /><br />
!width=50%|<span style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">"Failure: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://bakabt.me/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
You are downloading too many torrents.<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Users are allowed to download 3 torrents at a time. Power Users are allowed to download 10 torrents at a time. You are allowed to seed an unlimited number of torrents, regardless of your class. Check your userpage to see which torrents you are already downloading.<br />
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'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your torrent client is not in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]].<br />
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''Solution:''<br><br />
Use a torrent client that is in the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist|whitelist]]. See [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
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==Common Torrent-related Problems==<br />
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===Well known site errors===<br />
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Errors in this section are considered to be well known. This means, other members have reported the error before and BakaBT experts are working to solve the problem or the problem is just temporary. Unless otherwise stated, you don't need to report the error again.<br />
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====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====<br />
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You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.<br />
Examples:<br />
# Missing, appearing/disappearing torrents in tabs.<br />
# Torrents not in correct tabs<br />
# Torrents listed in multiple tabs<br />
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====I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my userpage?====<br />
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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 should go away after a few hours.<br />
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====I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account====<br />
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'''Cause #1:''' People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly)<br><br />
'''Cause #2:''' You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey<br><br />
'''Cause #3:''' You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible<br><br />
'''Cause #4:''' You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people<br><br />
'''Cause #5:''' You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker.<br><br />
'''Cause #6:''' You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.<br />
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''Solution:'' Go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings page] and generate a new key. All your old torrents will become invalid immediately, so <u>you will have to re-download your torrents</u>. Wait about 10-20 minutes to be sure the tracker has recorded your key change before resuming your torrenting.<br />
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To prevent similar issues occurring in future, do not hot-link to our torrent files (only link to the description page), and do not post your personal .torrent file (the one you download when logged in) to other trackers.<br />
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====I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage====<br />
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'''Cause:''' You downloaded a public torrent.<br />
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''Solution:'' Log in and re-download the torrent.<br />
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====My stats are not updating. What can I do?====<br />
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Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
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If that doesn't help, go to your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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.<br />
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====Site stats are different compared to my BitTorrent Client for some torrents====<br />
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Your BitTorrent client is responsible for reporting the torrent upload/download statistics data to the tracker. This data is transmitted in pre-determined intervals (i.e. 30mins) and is incremental which means only the upload/download amount during that period (or successful tracker connections) is sent to the tracker. This mechanism is defined by the BitTorrent Protocol and is not specific to BakaBT. Statistics accuracy is important and is ensured by limiting the BitTorrent clients allowed trough the BakaBT BitTorrent Client Whitelist. The data collected trough the tracker is then reflected to your statistics page on the BakaBT site.<br />
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Under normal circumstances, this mechanism works as intended and your statistics for any torrent will be properly sent to the tracker by your BitTorrent client and you will see similar stats on your client and the BakaBT stats page.<br />
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However, the following events can prevent this mechanism from working properly<br />
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# client loses internet connectivity during seeding/leeching (uploading/downloading) and is closed prior to re-establishing a connection<br />
# client crashes due to an error or you forcefully terminate it<br />
# client cannot connect to the tracker despite retries (it will continue its P2P activity with the last successful peer list received)<br />
# tracker might be down for an unknown period of time<br />
# your ISP is intervening with your connection to the tracker by manipulating packets<br />
# administrative operations on the tracker/site software (data restore, upgrades)<br />
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Due to these events, your statistics for a given torrent can be below what you expect it to be. <br />
Most BitTorrent clients will transmit the statistics data in the next successful connection when a tracker connection cannot be established immediately given that they are not closed.<br />
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=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
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BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://bakabt.me/settings.php settings 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. <b>'''YOU MUST NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSKEY TO ANY OTHER PERSON.'''</b> Doing so will result in [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|undesirable outcomes]]. We will not help to fix any bad ratios caused by user's negligence of the security of their torrent passkey.<br />
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=== What are bonus torrents? ===<br />
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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 bonus torrent icon [[File:Bonus_icon.jpg]]. When you seed a bonus torrent (and have 100% complete file) you will earn 1 bonus point per hour per bonus torrent. You cannot earn more than 10 bonus points per hour even if you are seeding more than 10 bonus torrents at a time. <br />
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Bonus points can be exchanged for upload credit on the [http://bakabt.me/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).<br />
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=== Best practices ===<br />
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If a torrent you are currently leeching or seeding is not listed on your userpage, stop the torrent and resume it again. (also see: [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|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.<br />
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=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
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See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"<br />
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=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===<br />
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Yes. However, only post the public torrent files to other trackers, do not post the .torrent file you downloaded when logged in (otherwise [[FAQ#I am seeing torrents on my userpage that I never downloaded / Someone has hijacked my account|these things]] might happen). In other words, log out before downloading the torrent file if you intend to upload it to other trackers.<br />
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(Of course, the torrent files you download through your torrent client are yours to do as you please.)<br />
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==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==<br />
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====Can I login from different computers/IPs?====<br />
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Yes. But you are advised not to log in at the computer of another BakaBT user; the system may identify you as a multi-account user.<br />
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See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"<br />
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====Can I seed from different computers/IPs?====<br />
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Yes, '''but you may not seed the ''same'' torrent from two different computers/IPs''' as the tracker will not understand how you can be in two places at once, and doing so may cause problems. In the worst case, you may be auto-banned by the tracker.<br />
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==Freeleech==<br />
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===What is Freeleech?===<br />
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'''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''' symbol is used to indicate that a torrent is subject to '''Freeleech'''. <br />
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When a torrent is flagged with this symbol, it means leeching that torrent will not affect your download amount and will not decrease your ratio. Meanwhile seeding that torrent will continue to improve your ratio and will increase your upload amount. This is an excellent way to improve your ratio. <br />
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Torrents with specific type of content are subject to Freeleech, this is to promote their distribution. <br />
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'''Important:''' Warned members can not benefit from Freeleech, as they are not allowed to leech.<br />
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'''Note:''' This behavior is controlled by the BakaBT tracker, this means as long as the torrent is flagged with '''<font color="#00AA00">[F]</font>''', you can benefit from this feature during leeching even if you have downloaded the torrent file before it is flagged.<br />
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====How often does global freeleech happen?====<br />
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Almost never. Don't ask us when it will be happening because we will ignore you.<br />
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====The tracker went down. What do I do?====<br />
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You wait until the tracker comes back up.<br />
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====Why did the tracker go down?====<br />
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Imagine that you and a friend are working at a restaurant. All of a sudden 130,000+ people come into the restaurant and demand 10+ meals each. Obviously the restaurant can't handle that load and eventually shuts down. During its downtime, it will catch up on orders and eventually re-open. Same principle here, when too many people connect to the server, the server may become overloaded and shut down. Be patient, eventually the server will come back up.<br />
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====What shouldn't I do?====<br />
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* Do not Manually spam updates on the tracker. It will not help you connect faster; on the contrary, it puts extra strain on the server and may cause more downtime. That means you will not be able to enjoy the full benefits of the freeleech period. <br />
* Do not leech only. Part of the purpose of freeleech is to help you improve your ratio. It would be foolish if you leeched and don't seed.<br />
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=Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=<br />
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==Common Questions==<br />
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====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====<br />
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''Uploading'' is posting a new torrent to our tracker, where it will appear on the [http://bakabt.me/offer.php Offered] or [http://bakabt.me/browse.php Browse] pages.<br />
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''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
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====I don't see the leeching, seeding, seeded torrent tabs in my stats page (anymore)====<br />
As of September 29th, 2010 those tabs have been removed. You can see the torrents you are seeding/leeching on the ''Active'' tab. <br />
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The BitTorrent protocol and clients are not designed to report the individual torrent status information in a way that the previous separate tabs mechanism could work as expected.<br />
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====I have leeched/downloaded the torrents but some torrents won't seed====<br />
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''Leeching'' a torrent requires seeders and the number of seeders generally determine how fast you can leech a torrent, higher the number of seeders - higher the download speed. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when you finish downloading the torrent and afterwards intend to seed it back because if there are too many seeders and no (or a small number of) ''leechers'' when you are seeding you won't get a chance to seed.<br />
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An option is to continue seeding those torrents as much as possible and wait for the ratio for that torrent to reach 1.5 or alternatively you can download other torrent with more potential to ''seed'' (popular torrents with many ''leechers'')<br />
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See also [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech Torrents]]<br />
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====I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT?====<br />
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See: "[[FAQ#I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?|I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?]]" and "[[FAQ#Why can't I offer new torrents?|Why can't I offer new torrents?]]"<br />
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====Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent?====<br />
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When new torrents are uploaded, those with Power User (or higher) status are given 'first dibs'. By virtue of their good share ratio we trust that these users will stick around to help seed the torrent after they benefit from having exclusive access to the initial seeders. Other users must wait for the timer to expire before they can download the .torrent file.<br />
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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 to encourage more people to become Power Users, and to build up a larger seed base before other users are permitted to join the swarm.<br />
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====Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?====<br />
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# The torrent may have been replaced by a superior offer.<br />
# The uploader may have requested for its deletion, with an acceptable reason(s).<br />
# The torrent was requested to be removed by a 3rd party (usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter).<br />
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It happens from time to time and we regret that no alerts will be given prior to deletion. If this is unacceptable, we suggest that you get your files from other public trackers (such as [http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=browse Anirena] and [http://nyaatorrents.org/ NyaaTorrents]) instead, where torrents are less likely to be removed.<br />
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====What is a torrent passkey?====<br />
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See: [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|How is my traffic tracked?]]<br />
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====I lost all my files, and I can't download or seed, help!====<br />
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See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]<br />
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==Connectivity and Speed Issues==<br />
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If your question falls under any of these categories:<br />
# Cannot access BakaBT<br />
# Port number is '---'/other port-related issues<br />
# Proxying and proxies<br />
# Dynamic/static IPs and NAT<br />
# Slow downloading/uploading<br />
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Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.<br />
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==Torrenting Issues==<br />
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====I can't leech/seed a torrent====<br />
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If the BakaBT tracker is preventing you from leeching/seeding a torrent, it will inform your client in the form of error messages through the trackers tab/pane. Look at the tracker status and refer to [[FAQ#Common Torrent Error Messages]]<br />
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====I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====<br />
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Do a search in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=7.0 Help section of the forums], and see if someone else has faced the same issue.<br />
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If yours is a unique case, make a new post in the same section. Give clear and detailed information, and include links to the torrents you are having trouble with.<br />
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''Note: We only provide help for [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted torrent clients]]. Support for other clients will not be provided.<br />
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====What do I do if a torrent has no seeds?====<br />
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Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=5.0 Reseed Request] section. Be sure to read the rules before posting.<br />
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====I've finished downloading the files, so how do I seed back?====<br />
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See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"<br />
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====What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?====<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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====The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?====<br />
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See: [[FAQ#What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?|What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages?]]<br />
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.<br />
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====What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?====<br />
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If you just want to fix it reboot your computer, it should solve the problem. Otherwise, see "[[Troubleshooting#What.27s_this_IOError_-_Error13_Permission_denied_error.3F|What's this "IOError - [Errno13] Permission denied" error?]]".<br />
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====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====<br />
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See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".<br />
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= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
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== Torrent Offer System ==<br />
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====What does 'Semi-approved' mean?====<br />
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Offers require the approval of two staff members before they are added to the tracker. 'Semi-approved' is the state an offer acquires when at least one staff member has granted it, but it is pending further approval.<br />
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====What is 'On hold' status?====<br />
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Pending notification for all offers that require more work. On hold status is usually followed with a reason.<br /><br />
Offers on hold are no longer counted on the 'Offered' page.<br />
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====Why can't I offer new torrents?====<br />
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Only Power Users can make new torrent offers, which will be granted or rejected by staff. Torrents offered by staff members and Power Uploaders are added to the torrent pool directly without going through the approval procedure.<br />
Non-Power Users can not make offers.<br />
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====I have another question related to torrents and offers====<br />
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If it is any of the following questions:<br />
# What can I offer/not offer to BakaBT?<br />
# I have files that I would like to upload, how do I upload them here?<br />
# What should I put in the description?<br />
# How should I name my files?<br />
# What are good keywords for my torrent?<br />
# Why does it say "This torrent contains improper files, please swap the torrent file" on the torrent page?<br />
# What are "extra files" and what should I add?<br />
# How do I attach extra files?<br />
# What should I put in my torrents?<br />
# What is this torrent swapping feature?<br />
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Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
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== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
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====Why should I adopt a torrent?====<br />
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At the time of writing, no outright benefits are given for torrent adoption. You adopt because the description of a torrent does not sit right with you, and you have the irresistible urge to fix it, put it right and provide accurate information for future users of BakaBT who will chance upon said torrent.<br />
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''Note: The adopter effectively becomes the new owner of the torrent. As such, he/she is expected to carry out the usual duties of the torrent owner. They'll be responsible for re-seeding the torrent if it dies (so adopters <u>must</u> have the torrent files), keep descriptions up to date, and make torrent swaps where necessary. Torrent adopting is not stamp-collecting.''<br />
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====What should I do to ensure that my adoption request will be granted?====<br />
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* Submit a proper reason for adoption. Tell us what you are going to fix, what you will add, what you will do with the torrent. If the reason for adoption is "I will fix the torrent", we're not likely to be convinced.<br />
* It helps if you have a portfolio.<br />
** Users who consistently submit good torrent descriptions (by adopting, or making torrent offers) will obviously be trusted more than users without said portfolio. So if you already have torrents in your ''Uploaded'' tab, do take a look at them and work on those first before adopting new torrents.<br />
** If you are a new user with no prior experience do not worry, we will sit you through the description-editing process and help you bring it up to speed, all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the adoption process.<br />
* Seed the torrent. While owners are not expected to seed the torrent files 24/7, being a seed on the peerlist gives us the assurance that you have the files are will be able to re-seed the torrent as and when the need arises.<br />
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====What do I need to do after I adopt a torrent?====<br />
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Bring it up to date, in accordance with the [[FAQ#What should I put in the description?|torrent description content guidelines]]. Keep tabs on it, and re-seed the torrent if it dies (has 0 seeders).<br />
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====What if I want to replace the torrent files with a better, superior version?====<br />
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[http://bakabt.me/upload.php Make a new torrent offer], and add a comment, giving the URL of the torrent you wish to replace. The adoption system is meant for fixing torrents, not replacing them.<br />
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= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =<br />
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RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.<br />
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To get fast updates on newly approved torrents alternatively you can join [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] where all new approvals are announced by our bot.<br />
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= Can I add an RSS feed in my torrent client? =<br />
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No. RSS feature is purely for informative purpose, automatic torrent leeching via RSS is not supported.<br />
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= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =<br />
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Wordpress has its own Avatar-System with which you can have the same avatar on all Wordpress-Blogs you have an account on.<br />
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For this you have to go to [http://www.gravatar.com/ Gravatar] and sign up with your e-mail address with which you created your account on the blog<br />
Wait for the e-mail with the activation-key, click on the link and enter the needed information.<br />
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After logging in click on <u>"Add one by clicking here"</u>, choose the location of the avatar and resize the box to fit your avatar.<br />
Now you only have to choose a rating for it and you are finished.<br />
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= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =<br />
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So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/ forums], by all means. You'll find it's a friendly and helpful place, '''provided you follow a few basic guidelines''':<br />
* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?<br />
# [[Site Rules]]<br />
# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]<br />
# [[Troubleshooting]]<br />
# [[Account Restrictions]]<br />
# [[How to make an offer]]<br />
# [[Format Preferences|What we allow on BakaBT]]<br />
* Make sure your problem has not been answered in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here amidst a torrent of angry remarks telling you not to waste other people's time.<br />
* Before posting, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''read the stickied topics'''</span> (the ones at the top of each subforum page). Many times, new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.<br />
* 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 details you give the easier it will be for us, and the more likely your post will get a useful reply, as opposed to a reply that just asks for more information.<br />
* PLEASE make an effort to make your posts readable. There is nothing worse than trying to decipher a post that looks like it was written by someone mashing their face on the keyboard. Perfect spelling isn't necessary, but basic grammar and punctuation definitely helps.<br />
* ... and needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works. Asking nicely for it usually does the trick.<br />
* '''DO NOT''' send a private message to a staff member. If you don't wish to post in the forums, use [http://bakabt.me/help.php the help form] instead, or ask on the [[IRC|IRC channel]].<br />
* To prove that you have read this FAQ before seeking help, please quote the words 'Amorphous Plate Wiggle' 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. This phrase is subject to change.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Rules&diff=5344Rules2012-02-16T05:23:37Z<p>Jestdie: /* General Guidelines */</p>
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** Relevant hentai graphics allowed in torrent descriptions of hentai material<br />
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* Please under no circumstance disrespect the mods. They patrol BakaBT for the community, volunteering their time helping out.<br />
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* If you feel you have been mistreated by a staff member, ''do not insult or bitch at them''. Contact one of the [[Staff List#Admins|administrators/owners]] so we can resolve this in a civil manner.<br />
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If you just received your first ban for pushing things a little too far and would like to be unbanned, the best way to do so is to drop by [[IRC|#bakabt-support]], politely explain your point of view in a few lines and put in a request to be unbanned. If you choose to push the issue, insist on an explanation, demand a re-analysis of the situation, or tell us how to do our moderating etc, expect a full ban (on IRC channel, tracker and forums).<br />
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=Tracker Guidelines=<br />
These guidelines exist to protect fair users and to keep BakaBT a happy community.<br />
* Do not go against staff members' wishes.<br />
* Do not upload your private torrent files (.torrent files that you downloaded when logged in) to other trackers.<br />
* [[FAQ#Can I upload your torrents to other trackers?|Do not hotlink to our torrent files]] from other sites, link to the description page instead.<br />
* '''[[Account Restrictions#Warnings|If your overall ratio is too low, your account will be warned]].'''<br />
* Only [[BT Clients#Whitelist|whitelisted]] torrent clients/applications may be used. Do not ask for [[BT Clients#Blacklist|blacklisted]] clients to be whitelisted.<br />
* Stat-hacking/cheating in any form may result in [[Account Restrictions#Bans|bans]] with or without warning. That means attempting to modify your data transfer statistics in any way.<br />
* No posting of "please seed", "please approve this", "when will this be approved", "will seed this", "will download this", "thanks" and other similarly useless comments in the torrent comments page. [[Account Restrictions#Why was I warned?|Users who post such comments will have their accounts warned]]. Torrent comments are strictly for comments relating to the torrent and its content (i.e. not a ranting place for you).<br />
* Multi-accounting is not allowed. [[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Users suspected of multi-accounting will have their accounts suspended or warned]].<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum, etc.) in user nicknames. [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|Users with such nicknames will have their accounts suspended]].<br />
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==Tracker Avatar Guidelines==<br />
Avatar image size limit:<br><br />
Keep in mind that avatars will be resized to 100px by 100px regardless of their original aspect ratio.<br />
* maximum height : none<br />
* maximum width : none<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
Avatar/Signature content:<br><br />
Same as [[Rules#Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines|Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines]]<br />
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==User Classes==<br />
See FAQ: [[FAQ#What are the different user classes?|What are the different user classes?]]<br />
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=Forum Guidelines=<br />
We try to keep BakaBT a place where anime fans can meet and discuss anime in a broad sense. To make sure BakaBT stays a happy community we need your assistance, please follow the rules stated below:<br />
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<b>When posting on the forums the following rules apply:</b><br />
* NO spam, one-word posts or double-posts (posting twice in a row).<br />
* NO colour/size spam (the use of colour and size is permitted if you need to emphasize something, not so you can use it on every post)<br />
* Topics must stay <u>on topic</u>. Discussion threads that stray off-topic will be locked if warnings are not heeded.<br />
* Type in comprehensible English (this means NO txt tlk and no 1337 5p34|<). If you don't, members are obliged to ignore you.<br />
* Trim your quotes. Use quotes reasonably, and out of courtesy to other people reading the board avoid making unnecessary quote walls. <br />
* NO "Should <member> be unbanned/banned/demodded/remodded" or similar polls/threads. These will be locked immediately, and possibly followed by restriction of forum privileges.<br />
* NO questioning admin decisions regarding site changes or actions. It happens for a reason. These reasons may or may not be given, do not keep pressing for them if they are not.<br />
* NO making threads about locked threads.<br />
* NO linking to sites/trackers containing [[Blacklist|blacklisted]] material.<br />
* When asking for help or support in the support forums, give as much detailed information as you can.<br />
** If you're having issues with your torrent client, tell us which client you are using, which torrents you are having problems with, and give us some information about your connection settings, as well as ISP. More information is always welcome.<br />
** if you're having issues with playback, tell us what '''operating system''' you are using, which '''video player''' you are using, what your '''hardware specifications''' (CPU, chipset, GPU) are, which '''video file''' you are having problems with, and what the '''problem''' is (stuttering video? audio/video desync? subtitles not displaying), in detail.<br />
** Note that we are not a support forum for generic software/hardware issues (there are better places for that). You may ask about problems you have with other trackers or files you downloaded from elsewhere, but do not be surprised or angry to find that you do not get a reply, or that the thread is locked.<br />
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Signature image size limit:<br />
* maximum height : 150px<br />
* maximum width : 500px<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
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* maximum height : 200px<br />
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* Only one image allowed<br />
* NO nudity, pornography or linking to pornography (including hentai)<br />
* NO excessively ecchi avatars/signatures (images have to be SFW)<br />
* no advertising of other trackers (especially trackers containing [[Blacklist|blacklisted]] material)<br />
* no advertising or scamming in any form<br />
* only four lines of text allowed (one if it's used together with an image signature)<br />
** current limit is 255 characters<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum, etc.)<br />
* No bashing/hate/racism/etc. in the signatures either<br />
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=IRC Guidelines=<br />
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==#BakaBT==<br />
These guidelines exist to protect the sanity and happiness of IRC users.<br />
* No flaming. No spamming. No unsolicited advertising of site/services.<br />
* No excessive use of colours. ''Some'' colour formatting in IRC scripts is allowed.<br />
** Exception: the word "<span style="color: magenta;">fabulous</span>" may be highlighted ''only in magenta''.<br />
* No using capslock as typing cruise control. In other words, no excessive use of capital letters, or other forms of abuse of capital letters (such as random capitalisation).<br />
* No discussion of religion/drugs and other disapproved topics.<br>We try to stay liberal, but also have to consider the overall situation when it comes to these topics. A torrent community is not the place for serious discussion of these topics. If you want a serious discussion, find a more appropriate channel.<br />
* No use of offensive language (rape, fuck, cum etc) in user nicknames. (This includes names from banned topics and impersonation.)<br />
* No WB scripts. IF you really like WBs, type them yourself manually or use a quotable database (such as [http://chalamius.se/quotes/ Chalamius']).<br />
* No posting of explicit loli images in the channel. Users caught posting them may find themselves banned. (You're allowed to discuss or request them sent privately).<br />
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==#bakabt-support==<br />
* This channel serves as a support channel '''for account-related issues only'''. For other enquiries, users should read the wiki, then post in the forums if there is no information in the wiki on the issue.<br />
* Users are not to PM staff unless asked to.<br />
* Users without any business on #bakabt-support will be kicked. Those with auto-rejoin will have their IPs banned until auto-rejoin is disabled.<br />
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=Torrent Content Upload Guidelines=<br />
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See: [[DO NOT UPLOAD#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines|DO NOT UPLOAD]]<br />
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=Wiki Guidelines=<br />
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The wiki is for informative purposes only. Anyone found abusing it or intentionally editing it in a misleading manner will be banned from the site.</div>Jestdiehttp://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Account_Restrictions&diff=5341Account Restrictions2012-02-15T11:41:05Z<p>Jestdie: /* Why was my account disabled? */</p>
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=New Account Restrictions=<br />
==Search restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to use the search feature.<br />
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==Archive restriction==<br />
New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to view torrents uploaded within the last 6 months.<br />
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=Warnings=<br />
==What is a warning?==<br />
A warning will be triggered after you have downloaded 25 GB or more and your ratio isn't satisfactory.<br />
It means that your account currently has reduced rights; namely, the tracker will allow you to upload but not download.<br />
While warned, your account is under the following restrictions:<br />
* Unable to download torrents using the tracker<br />
* Unable to post torrent comments<br />
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Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed series that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%).<br />
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==Why was I warned?==<br />
Warnings are given for various reasons:<br />
* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''<br />
:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.<br />
:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I got warned but my hard drive crashed/I got a virus/computer got thrown out of window/Dog ate my homework/etc and I lost all my files so I can't seed. Please unwarn me so I can download|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.<br />
:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).<br />
* '''You broke a [[Rules|site rule]]'''<br />
:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.<br />
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==OK, so now what?==<br />
If your warning is a ratio warning:<br />
* An ''evaluation'' time is scheduled (usually 1 week ahead). Your ratio is reviewed on evaluation day, and if your '''overall ratio''' is higher than the warning cutoff ratio, the warning will be lifted. If your ratio is not high enough a new evaluation time will be scheduled (another week ahead).<br />
* Suggestion: ''Seed more.'' If you have nothing to seed, find some way to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|fix your ratio]].<br />
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If your warning was given for breaking a site rule:<br />
* The warning will be removed at the end of the warning period.<br />
* Warnings stay if your ratio is below the minimum cutoff ratio.<br />
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==So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?==<br />
We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.<br />
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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 uploading more (and maybe downloading less). The most obvious way to do so 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://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.<br />
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=Suspensions=<br />
==What is an account suspension?==<br />
An account suspension is when a user's account is disabled, causing the user to be unable to log in to his site account. The user's forum account remains accessible (unless the user has been banned on the forum too). Other sections of BakaBT, such as the Blog and Wiki, remain accessible as well.<br />
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==Why was my account disabled?==<br />
In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:<br />
* '''Multi-accounting'''<br />
:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[Account Restrictions#Which account would you not disable|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.<br />
* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''<br />
:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.<br />
:See also: "[[FAQ#Can I login from different computers?|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Some [[BT Clients#Forbidden|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.<br />
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==Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled?==<br />
* '''Multiaccounting'''<br />
:Nothing. Your oldest account has been left enabled, so use it. If your oldest account has been mistakenly disabled, drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Logging on at another BakaBT user's computer'''<br />
:Drop a help request on our [[IRC]] channel. We understand that this sometimes happens inadvertently and may give one or two chances for reenabling accounts, but do it too often and we may decide not to.<br />
:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''<br />
* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''<br />
:Change to one of the [[BT Clients#Recommended|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.<br />
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==More on Multi-accounting==<br />
===Which account would you not disable?===<br />
Always the oldest account, except in special circumstances that we dictate (don't even ask, we'll decide if it's special enough). So stick with your oldest account.<br />
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===Awww, can't I keep my newest account?===<br />
No. if you leave a mess, clean up after yourself.<br />
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Pretty please?</span><br />
<p>No.</p><br />
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===There's really no way for me to get my newer account re-enabled?===<br />
Yes, there is. Wait for the old account to be [[FAQ#Account Pruning and Deletion|pruned]], then look for us on [[IRC|#bakabt-support]] again and tell us. We'll then re-enable your oldest existing account.<br />
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=Bans=<br />
It is unlikely that you will be able to view this Wiki page once you are actually banned, so treat this as fair warning.<br />
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==What is a ban?==<br />
A ban is when your IP or IP range is entered into our blocklist, preventing you from accessing any page or service on BakaBT.<br />
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==For what reasons might I be banned?==<br />
* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''<br />
:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a [[Account Restrictions#Suspensions|suspension]].<br />
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* '''Being a continual annoyance on the forums, to the point where a staff decision is made to ban'''<br />
:Self-explanatory.<br />
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==What can I do to have my account unbanned?==<br />
Nothing. We may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.<br />
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=Forum Bans=<br />
The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. your forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.<br />
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There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:<br />
==Posting restrictions==<br />
Also known as a posting ban. You may log in to read forum posts, but may not reply or make new posts, or threads.<br />
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Typically given for flaming or insulting other members, making useless threads, trolling in help&support threads, etc.<br />
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==Login restrictions==<br />
Also known as a full ban. you may not log in to the forum at all.<br />
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Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.<br />
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==Restriction period==<br />
Restriction periods vary, from about a week for minor offences, to infinity (permanent ban) for major offences. The length of the ban is usually not announced, so check back in a week or two and see if it has been lifted. If it has not, chances are it may be a one-month ban (not given often) or a permanent ban (especially if you piss certain mods off).<br />
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===What can I do to have my account unbanned?===<br />
Nothing. If it's a temporary ban, wait it out. If it's a permanent ban, we may clear our banlists once in a blue moon, check back in a year to see if we have done so.</div>Jestdie