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=General Guidelines=<br />
These guidelines apply for the entire site (Tracker, Forums, Blog, Wiki and IRC channels).<br />
* NO advertising allowed without staff permission.<br />
* NO pornography-related material.<br />
** Relevant hentai graphics allowed in torrent descriptions of hentai material<br />
** Hentai discussions not allowed on forums (except in the Hentai forum).<br />
** No linking to loli/shota material<br />
* NO flaming, no sexist/racist/religious/discriminatory comments.<br />
* NO group/staff/site bashing or insulting.<br />
* RESPECT other members. If you yourself do not like being mistreated or disrespected, don't go doing it to others.<br />
* Do not use colour excessively on comments, forum posts, and in our IRC channel.<br />
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[[Account Restrictions|Warnings, suspensions and/or bans]] may be dealt for flouting the above rules.<br />
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When addressing staff:<br />
* Please under no circumstance disrespect the mods. They patrol BakaBT for the community, volunteering their time helping out.<br />
* We will NOT tolerate any abuse towards any members of the staff (doing so may result in a possible ban).<br />
* 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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Situations not covered by the rules will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. If you see any infringement of rules and it doesn't look like any action has been taken, [[FAQ#How_do_I...|report it through the appropriate channels]]. If you have any questions you can find us at [[IRC|#bakabt-support on irc.rizon.net]] or leave us a PM.<br />
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===FINAL NOTE===<br />
'''<span style="font-size:110%;">Like all groups that do not like wasting time on internet ethics, BakaBT staff reserve the right to make final decisions without further explanation. We enforce fairness based on our own judgement. This site is not a democracy.</span>'''<br><br />
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 making threads asking for invites for other private sites/trackers.<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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==Forum Ava/Sig Guidelines==<br />
Signature image size limit:<br />
* maximum height : 150px<br />
* maximum width : 500px<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
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Avatar image size limit:<br />
* maximum height : 200px<br />
* maximum width : 150px<br />
* maximum file size : 100kB<br />
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Avatar/Signature content:<br />
* 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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5675For First Timers2012-09-29T18:29:26Z<p>Raznak: /* Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? */</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 />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network](aka Ed2k network).<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 (e.g. NyaaTorrents) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
# Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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#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 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 />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
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*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
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===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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===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).<br />
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# 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. <br />
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# 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. <br />
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# 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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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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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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===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<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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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<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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===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?===<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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<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
==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 />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
|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 />
|}<br />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
==We don't listen to pleas==<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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
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] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|MAL<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|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://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<br />
|}<br />
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!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
!width="33%"|Wikipedia<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|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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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
|}<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<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 [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5674For First Timers2012-09-29T18:28:52Z<p>Raznak: /* Where can I learn more about codecs/anime/manga/Japanese culture? */</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 />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network](aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<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 (e.g. NyaaTorrents) or torrent aggregators (e.g. AnimeSuki or TokyoTosho)<br />
# Private trackers and semi-private trackers (Membership accounts may be required)<br />
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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|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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<br />
===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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
==Re-seeding Downloaded Files with Different Clients==<br />
===I downloaded a torrent that wasn't on BakaBT. How do I seed it towards my account?===<br />
First make sure that the torrent has the exact same files that are on BakaBT. Once verified, you can do any of these actions:<br />
<br />
*The cleanest method is to remove the old torrent from your client and re-download those .torrent files from BakaBt while you are logged in and target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content.<br />
*If you do not wish to remove the non-Bakabt torrent, simply don't remove the old torrent. After you target the destination folder to the previously downloaded content, your client should create a separate torrent with a single tracker within it, and all should be well. If it doesn't, manually stop the torrent and refer to the clean method above. Note that if you or your client combines the torrents and stacks the trackers, you will be banned (see below).<br />
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have only 1 (one) tracker URL entry in the torrent's trackers list. Stacked trackers may occur if you open your newly downloaded private torrent file before you remove the public version of it on the BitTorrent client or if you add trackers to existing torrents. DO NOT add private trackers (like BakaBt) to existing torrents: due to the way trackers report stats, your ratio will be artificially inflated and you will be banned.<br />
<br />
===Azureus=== <br />
If you have downloaded something but removed it from Azureus and wish to seed it again, follow these steps:<br />
<br />
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).<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# 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. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# 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. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# 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 />
<br />
#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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<br />
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 />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
<br />
===I got warned, I have no files so I can't seed or download. Woe is me===<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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<br />
===Wow, that's too much trouble for me, I don't think I'm quite cut out for that===<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 />
<br />
Currently we accept donations through AlertPay and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
<br />
<br />
===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?===<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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<br />
===All those options are too pricey or would take too long, can't you just unwarn me if I ask nicely?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Can I just delete my account and start all over again then?===<br />
No.<br />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
==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 />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 pleas==<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] is your friend. For specific information on Japanese animations, these are the main resources:<br />
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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<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://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)] is a quick and no-hassle way to catalog your anime or manga collection. Also good for reviews, recommendations, discussion, and basic anime information and staff.<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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|width="33%"|[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] is a good source to learn about everything related to the anime. This site will include extra information that you usually won’t find on the anime databases (not necessarily important though).<br />
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For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates], [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)], and [http://myanimelist.net/ MyAnimeList (MAL)].<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 [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php our forums].</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5673FAQ2012-09-29T18:25:30Z<p>Raznak: /* Why is some content on the blacklist? */</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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==Why is some content on the blacklist?==<br />
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.<br />
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Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into *trouble*.<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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=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
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=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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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'''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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Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
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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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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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'''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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'''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 />
<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 />
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====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 />
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====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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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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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Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
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Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 />
<br />
=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
<br />
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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<br />
==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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 />
<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 />
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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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<br />
==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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<br />
====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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
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 />
<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 />
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====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 />
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====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 />
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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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
====What does 'New' mean?====<br />
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download.<br /><br />
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given. <br />
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====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 />
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====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 />
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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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''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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 />
<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5672FAQ2012-09-29T18:24:15Z<p>Raznak: </p>
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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 />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::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 />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::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 />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::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 />
::<br />
::<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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==Why is some content on the blacklist?==<br />
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.<br />
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Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into trouble.<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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<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 />
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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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=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
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=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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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{| 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 />
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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 />
::<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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::'''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 />
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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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{|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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'''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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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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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<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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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=== 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 />
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Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
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Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 />
<br />
=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
<br />
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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 'New' mean?====<br />
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download.<br /><br />
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given. <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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''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5671FAQ2012-09-29T18:21:19Z<p>Raznak: /* Why is some content on the blacklist? */</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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==Why is some content on the blacklist?==<br />
The [[Blacklist#Torrent Content Upload Guidelines]] are self-explanatory. We are quite specific about the kind of animation we archive, and also require that they meet certain quality standards.<br />
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Stuff on the [[Blacklist#Material not allowed on BakaBT|blacklist]] is there because it is liable to get BakaBT into trouble.<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 />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
<br />
=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==User Classes==<br />
<br />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
<br />
{|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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
<br />
Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 />
=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 />
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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 'New' mean?====<br />
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download.<br /><br />
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given. <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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''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5670FAQ2012-09-29T18:17:45Z<p>Raznak: /* Why is some content on the blacklist? */</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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==Why is some content on the blacklist?==<br />
Stuff on the [[blacklist]] is generally there for one or more of the below-mentioned reasons:<br />
* Does not meet content standards.<br />
** Video quality is poor and there are better options available.<br />
** Does not have English subtitles or English-dubbed audio track.<br />
** The title is incomplete (for TV/OVA series).<br />
* Is not a content type that we archive.<br />
** Doujinshi<br />
** Disc images (.iso, .nrg, .bin, .mds, etc)<br />
** Software, visual novels, etc.<br />
** “Anime” that isn't made by Japanese studios for the Japanese market (with case-by-case exceptions).<br />
* Legal trouble.<br />
* *hush-hush*<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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=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
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=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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 />
::<br />
::You got yourself into that situation, you'll have to [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|pull yourself out of it]].<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
<br />
{|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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
<br />
Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 />
=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 'New' mean?====<br />
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download.<br /><br />
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given. <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 />
== 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 />
''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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 [[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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= 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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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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* You might have missed a few wiki pages. Did you know we also have the following wiki pages?<br />
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# [[For First Timers|Beginner's FAQ]]<br />
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<p style="font-size: 20pt;">Please note that the following lists of anime/manga is '''far from complete'''.</p><br />
The list does not update automatically; it gets updated whenever someone updates it, and that does not happen on a frequent basis. If you feel this is an issue and that all licensing information should be accessible from this page, you are welcome to commit your time and help update it; just register an account, from the top-right link on the page.<br />
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[[#Funimation|Funimation]] ([[#OSTs Licensed|OSTs]]) &nbsp;&bull;&#32; [[#NIS America|NIS America]]&nbsp;&bull;&#32; [[#Digital Manga Inc.|Digital Manga Inc.]] &nbsp;&bull;&#32; [[#Aniplex|Aniplex]]<br />
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=Torrent Content Upload Guidelines=<br />
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 following content is '''not allowed''' to be uploaded (offers will be rejected):<br />
* Loli/shota material*<br />
* Anything on the 4 [[DO NOT UPLOAD]] lists below.<br />
* Video files without subtitles<br />
** May only be added if subtitles are not needed (no dialog) or if permission to upload it is given (ask in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum] first)<br />
* Releases without Japanese audio, unless:<br />
** The original language is not Japanese (e.g. Afro Samurai)<br />
** There is no other version available (i.e. for very rare titles)<br />
* Incomplete series<br />
** Complete seasons/story arcs may be allowed if the show/manga in question is very long (clarify in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploaders' Forum] first)<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 />
* Fan-made material '''including doujinshi''' (artbooks and manga MUST be official).<br />
* Software, or any content that has to be installed.<br />
* Content ripped from games (cinematic cut scenes, CG images, etc.)<br />
* ISOs (including DVD-rips of anime).<br />
* Archive files (zip, rar, 7z, gz, bz2, etc) are allowed only for manga and artbooks.<br />
** Manga torrents should be offered '''as released by the scanlation group'''.<br />
** See also: [[How to make an offer#What should I put in my torrents?|What should I put in my torrents?]]<br />
* Upscaled releases are ''strongly discouraged'', unless it is the best version available.<br />
* Live Action music videos of songs, even if anime related.<br />
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See [[Format Preferences]] for details on how we want our content packaged.<br />
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See [[FAQ#Why is some content on the blacklist?|Why is some content on the blacklist?]] if you are unfamiliar with the blacklist system.<br />
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=Material not allowed on BakaBT=<br />
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==Funimation==<br />
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:Site: http://www.funimation.com/<br />
:ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=6515<br />
:Funimation Licensing Page: http://www.funimation.com/copyright<br />
:Non-US mirror of Licensing Page: http://changedmy.name/funimation-license-mirror/<br />
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===Anime Licensed===<br />
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!width="30%"|English Title<br />
!width="30%"|Romaji Title<br />
!width="8%"|Release<br />
!width="8%"|Status<br />
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| 009-1<span id="0–9"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| .hack//Quantum<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|- <br />
| A Certain Magical Index<span id="A"></span><br />
| Toaru Majutsu no Index<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| A Certain Scientific Railgun<br />
| Toaru Kagaku no Railgun<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Afro Samurai<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Afro Samurai - Resurrection<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Ah My Goddess: Everyone has Wings (S2)<br />
| Aa! Megami Sama: Sorezore no Tsubasa<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Ai Yori Aoshi<br />
| Ai Yori Aoshi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air the Movie<br />
| Gekijouban Air<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air Gear<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Appleseed XIII<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Aquarion<br />
| Sousei no Aquarion <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Aria the Scarlet Ammo<br />
| Hidan no Aria<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Armitage III<br />
|<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| B Gata H Kei<span id="B"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baccano!<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts<br />
| Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: Matsuri<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts 2<br />
| Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baki the Grappler<br />
| Grappler Baki<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| BALDR FORCE EXE Resolution<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bamboo Blade<br />
| Bamboo Blade<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Basilisk <br />
| Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Beck - Mongolian Chop Squad<br />
| BECK<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Big Windup!<br />
| Ookiku Furikabutte<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty DECODE<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty Decode:02<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: The Cipher<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Blood Brothers<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler<br />
| Kuroshitsuji<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler: His Butler, Performer<br />
| Kuroshitsuji: Sono Shitsuji, Kougyou <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler 2<br />
| Kuroshitsuji 2<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Cat<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blade Of The Phantom Master<br />
| Shin Angyo Onshi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blassreiter<br />
|<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blessing of the Campanella<br />
| Shukufuku no Campanella <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blue Gender<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blue Gender: The Warrior<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blood-C<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blood-C: The Last Dark<br />
|<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bubblegum Crisis: 2040<br />
| Bubblegum Crisis 2040<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Burst Angel<br />
| Bakuretsu Tenshi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Burst Angel - Infinity<br />
| Bakuretsu Tenshi - Infinity<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| C – Control – The Money and Soul of Possibility<span id="C"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed<br />
| Meitantei Conan<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed The Movie: The Time Bombed Skyscraper<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Tokei Jikake no Matenrou<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Tengoku no Countdown<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target<br />
| Meitantei Conan: 14 banme no target<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Last Magician of the Century<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Seiki matsu no majutsushi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bōrei<br />
| Movie <br />
| Active<br />
|- <br />
| Casshern Sins<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Cat Planet Cuties<br />
| Asobi ni Ikuyo!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Cat Planet Cuties<br />
| Asobi ni Ikuyo!<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chaos;HEAd<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chobits<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Chrome Shelled Regios<br />
| Koukaku no Regios<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chrono Crusade<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Claymore<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Comic Party Revolution (2005)<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Coyote Ragtime Show<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Crayon Shin-Chan<br />
| Shin Chan<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Corpse Princess: Aka<br />
| Shikabane Hime: Aka<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Corpse Princess: Kuro<br />
| Shikabane Hime: Kuro<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| D. Gray Man<span id="D"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dance in the Vampire Bund<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Darker Than Black<br />
| Kuro no Keiyakusha<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Darker than Black - Kuro no Keiyakusha: Gaiden<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor<br />
| Darker Than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dead Girls: Red Garden<br />
|<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Deadman Wonderland<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Desert Punk<br />
| Sunabouzu<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Devil May Cry<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Disgaea<br />
| Makai Senki Disgaea<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker<br />
| Dragon Age: Blood Mage no Seisen<br />
| Movie <br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball GT <br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy<br />
| Dragon Ball GT: Goku Gaiden! Yûki no Akashi wa Sûshinchû <br />
| Movie <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies<br />
| Dragon Ball: Shen long no densetsu<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle<br />
| Dragon Ball: Majinjou no Nemuri Hime<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Movie 3: Mystical Adventure<br />
| Dragon Ball: Makafushigi Daibouken<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Movie 4: The Path to Power<br />
| Dragon Ball: Saikyou e no Michi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Kai<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Ora no Gohan wo Kaese!!<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Konoyo de Ichibaniyatsu<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Chikyuu Marugoto Chou Kessen<br />
| Movie <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 4: Lord Slug<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Chou Seiyajin de Son Goku<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Tobikkiri no Saikyou tai Saikyou<br />
| Movie <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 6: Return of Cooler<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Geketou!! Hyaku Oku Power no Senshitachi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 7: Super Android 13<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Kyokugen Battle! San Daichou Seiyajin<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 8: The Legendary Super Saiyan<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Moetsukiro!! Nessen - Hagesen - Chou Gekisen<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 9: Bojack Unbound<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Ginga Girigiri!! Bucchigiri no Sugoi Yatsu <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 10: Broly - Second Coming<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Kiken Nafutari! Chou Senshi wa Nemuretai<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Chou Senshi Gekiha!! Katsuno wa Ore da <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fusion Reborn<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Goku to Vegita<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Ryuu Kobushi Bakuhatsu!! Goku ga Yaraneba Takaga Yaru <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Tatta Hitori no Seishou Kessen Furiza ni Chounda Z Senshi Songokuu Otosan<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks<br />
| Dragon Ball Z: Zetsubou e no Hankou!! Nokosareta Chousenshi - Gohan to Trunks<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dragonaut - The Resonance<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Eden of the East<span id="E"></span><br />
| Higashi no Eden<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Eden of The East the Movie I: The King of Eden<br />
| Higashi no Eden: Gekijouban I: The King of Eden <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Eden of The East the Movie II: Paradise Lost<br />
| Higashi no Eden: Gekijouban II: Paradise Lost <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| El Cazador De Bruja<br />
| El Cazador de la Bruja<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Eureka Seven Ao<br />
| Eureka Seven Astral Ocean<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone<br />
| Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance<br />
| Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Ha<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Excel Saga<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Fafner<span id="F"></span><br />
| Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Fafner: Dead Agressor: Heaven and Earth<br />
| Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Heaven and Earth<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Fairy Tail Season 1 (Episodes 01-48)<br />
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| Origin - Spirits of the Past<br />
| Gin`iro no Kami no Agito<br />
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| RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~<br />
| Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi <br />
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| Sakura Taisen: Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kinen ~ Su Mi Re ~ <br />
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| Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris<br />
| Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris<br />
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| World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin<br />
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| Sankarea<br />
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| Sasami: Magical Girls Club (Season 2)<br />
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| Mamotte! Lollipop <br />
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| School Rumble: Extra Class<br />
| School Rumble: Ichi Gakki Hoshuu<br />
| OVA<br />
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| Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~<br />
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| Sengoku Basara The Last Party<br />
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| Sgt. Frog<br />
| Keroro Gunsou<br />
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| Shakugan no Shana S<br />
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| Shattered Angels<br />
| Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora<br />
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| Active<br />
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| Shigurui: Death Frenzy<br />
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| Slayers Revolution<br />
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| Slayers Evolution-R<br />
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| Ookami to Koushinryou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Spice and Wolf II<br />
| Ookami to Koushinryou II<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Spider Riders<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Unknown*<br />
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| Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna<br />
| TV<br />
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| Steins;Gate<br />
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| Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry<br />
| Soukou no Strain<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Strike Witches <br />
|<br />
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| Active<br />
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| Strike Witches 2<br />
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| Summer Wars<br />
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| Suzuka<br />
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| Synesthesia <span style="color:red;">(?)</span><br />
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| Active<br />
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| Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~ <span id="T"></span><br />
| <br />
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| Active<br />
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| Tenchi in Tokyo<br />
| Shin Tenchi Muyo<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Muyo! GXP<br />
| No Need for Tenchi! GXP<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Universe<br />
| Tenchi Muyo!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 1: Tenchi in Love<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! in Love<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 3: Tenchi Forever<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! in Love 2: Haruka naru omoi<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (1-3)<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! The Night Before The Carnival<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Omatsuri Zenjitsu no Yoru!<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Texhnolyze<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Future Diary<br />
| Mirai Nikki<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Galaxy Railways<br />
| Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Legend of the Legendary Heroes<br />
| Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Sacred Blacksmith<br />
| Seiken no Blacksmith<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Tower of Druaga: the Aegis of Uruk<br />
| Druaga no Tou: the Aegis of Uruk<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Tower of Druaga: the Sword of Uruk <br />
| Druaga no Tou: the Sword of Uruk<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Wallflower<br />
| Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| To<br />
| To - A Space Fantasy<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tokyo Majin<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou 2nd Act<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou Dai Ni Maku<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trigun<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trigun: Badlands Rumble<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trinity Blood<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE<br />
| Tsubasa: Chronicle<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE The Movie: Princess of the Birdcage Kingdom<br />
| Tsubasa Chronicle - Torikago no Kuni no Himegimi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations <br />
| Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE- Tokyo Revelations<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa: Shunraiki<br />
| Tsubasa Chronicle: Shunraiki<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 3: Bride of Celestial Souls' Day<span id="U"></span><br />
| UFO Princess Valkyrie: Seireisetsu no Hanayome <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4: Banquet of Time, Dreams, and Galaxies<br />
| UFO Princess Valkyrie: Toki to Yume to Ginga no Utage <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Utawarerumono<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread<span id="V"></span><br />
|<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread: The Second Stage<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread Integral <br />
| Vandread Taidouhen<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread Turbulence <br />
| Vandread Gekitouhen<br />
| OAV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Venus vs Virus<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Vexille - 2077 Isolation of Japan <br />
| Vexille - 2077 Nihon Sakoku<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| We, Without Wings<span id="W"></span><br />
| Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to the NHK<br />
| NHK ni Youkoso!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Witchblade<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| X TV<span id="X"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| X OVA: Episode 0 <br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Xenosaga - The Animation<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| xxxHolic<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| xxxHolic - The Movie - A Midsummer Night`s Dream<br />
| Gekijouban xxxHOLiC - Manatsu no Yo no Yume<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files<span id="Y"></span><br />
| Yuu Yuu Hakusho<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho<br />
| Yū Yū Hakusho: Eizō Hakusho: Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shō<br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster GX<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<nowiki>* not in Funi's list of licenses, but stated as Funi-licensed in ANN</nowiki><br />
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===OSTs Licensed===<br />
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<br />
==NIS America==<br />
<br />
:Site: http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=a (Anime division)<br />
:ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/encyclopedia/company.php?id=8667<br />
:NISA Product Listing: http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=at<br />
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!width="8%"|Status<br />
|-<br />
| anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day<br />
| Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Arakawa under the Bridge<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Arakawa under the Bridge x Bridge<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Brave10<br />
| Brave 10<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bunny Drop<br />
| Usagi Drop<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Daily Lives of High School Boys<br />
| Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera<br />
| Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| House of Five Leaves<br />
| Sarai-ya Goyou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Katanagatari<br />
| Katanagatari<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 2<br />
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 3<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou San<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 4<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou Shi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Occult Academy<br />
| Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Otome Yōkai Zakuro<br />
| Otome Youkai Zakuro<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Our Home's Fox Deity<br />
| Wagaya no Oinari-sama<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Pandora Hearts<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Persona -trinity soul-<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Toradora!<br />
| Toradora!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Wagnaria!!<br />
| Working!!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Digital Manga Inc.==<br />
<br />
:DMI Site: http://www.digitalmanga.com/<br />
:DMI Book Listing: http://www.digitalmanga.com/books/<br />
:DMP Site: http://www.dmpbooks.com/<br />
:DMP ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=1107<br />
:DMP Book Listing: http://www.dmpbooks.com/books/<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
| Pink Shock! <br />
| Shocking Pink!<br />
| Hentai Manga<br />
| Active<br />
|}<br />
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===Anime Licensed===<br />
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!width="30%"|English Title<br />
!width="30%"|Romaji Title<br />
!width="8%"|Release<br />
!width="8%"|Status<br />
|-<br />
| 009-1<span id="0–9"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| .hack//Quantum<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|- <br />
| A Certain Magical Index<span id="A"></span><br />
| Toaru Majutsu no Index<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| A Certain Scientific Railgun<br />
| Toaru Kagaku no Railgun<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Afro Samurai<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Afro Samurai - Resurrection<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Ah My Goddess: Everyone has Wings (S2)<br />
| Aa! Megami Sama: Sorezore no Tsubasa<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Ai Yori Aoshi<br />
| Ai Yori Aoshi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air the Movie<br />
| Gekijouban Air<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Air Gear<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Appleseed XIII<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Aquarion<br />
| Sousei no Aquarion <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Aria the Scarlet Ammo<br />
| Hidan no Aria<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Armitage III<br />
|<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| B Gata H Kei<span id="B"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baccano!<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts<br />
| Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: Matsuri<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts 2<br />
| Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Baki the Grappler<br />
| Grappler Baki<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| BALDR FORCE EXE Resolution<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bamboo Blade<br />
| Bamboo Blade<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Basilisk <br />
| Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Beck - Mongolian Chop Squad<br />
| BECK<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Big Windup!<br />
| Ookiku Furikabutte<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty DECODE<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty Decode:02<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher<br />
| Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: The Cipher<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Blood Brothers<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler<br />
| Kuroshitsuji<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler: His Butler, Performer<br />
| Kuroshitsuji: Sono Shitsuji, Kougyou <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Butler 2<br />
| Kuroshitsuji 2<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Cat<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blade Of The Phantom Master<br />
| Shin Angyo Onshi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blassreiter<br />
|<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blessing of the Campanella<br />
| Shukufuku no Campanella <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blue Gender<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blue Gender: The Warrior<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blood-C<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Blood-C: The Last Dark<br />
|<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bubblegum Crisis: 2040<br />
| Bubblegum Crisis 2040<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Burst Angel<br />
| Bakuretsu Tenshi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Burst Angel - Infinity<br />
| Bakuretsu Tenshi - Infinity<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| C – Control – The Money and Soul of Possibility<span id="C"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed<br />
| Meitantei Conan<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed The Movie: The Time Bombed Skyscraper<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Tokei Jikake no Matenrou<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Tengoku no Countdown<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target<br />
| Meitantei Conan: 14 banme no target<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Last Magician of the Century<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Seiki matsu no majutsushi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street<br />
| Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bōrei<br />
| Movie <br />
| Active<br />
|- <br />
| Casshern Sins<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Cat Planet Cuties<br />
| Asobi ni Ikuyo!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Cat Planet Cuties<br />
| Asobi ni Ikuyo!<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chaos;HEAd<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chobits<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active <br />
|-<br />
| Chrome Shelled Regios<br />
| Koukaku no Regios<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Chrono Crusade<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Claymore<br />
|<br />
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| Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar<br />
| Rupan Sansei: 1$ Money Wars <br />
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| Rupan Sansei: Ai no da capo - Fujiko's Unlucky Days<br />
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| Rupan Sansei: Harimao no Zaiho wo oe!!<br />
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| Mahou Sensei Negima!<br />
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| Mahou Sensei Negima!?<br />
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| Oroshitate Musical Nerima Daikon Brothers <br />
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| One Piece Movie 8: The Desert Princess and The Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta<br />
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| Origin - Spirits of the Past<br />
| Gin`iro no Kami no Agito<br />
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| Pani Poni Dash!<span id="P"></span><br />
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| Shin Shirayuki Hime Densetsu Pretear<br />
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| Kuragehime<br />
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| Project Blue Earth SOS<br />
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| Ragnarok the Animation<span id="R"></span><br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Red Garden<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Rideback<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~<br />
| Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Romeo × Juliet <br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Rosario + Vampire<br />
| Rosario to Vampire <br />
| TV<br />
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| Rosario + Vampire Capu2<br />
| Rosario to Vampire Capu2<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Rumbling Hearts<br />
| Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sakura Wars Sumire<span id="S"></span><br />
| Sakura Taisen: Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kinen ~ Su Mi Re ~ <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris<br />
| Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Samurai 7<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sands of Destruction<br />
| World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sankarea<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sasami: Magical Girls Club <br />
| Sasami -Mahou Shoujo Club- <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sasami: Magical Girls Club (Season 2)<br />
| Sasami -Mahou Shoujo Club- Season 2<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Save Me! Lollipop<br />
| Mamotte! Lollipop <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| School Rumble<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| School Rumble: Extra Class<br />
| School Rumble: Ichi Gakki Hoshuu<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| School Rumble 2nd Term<br />
| School Rumble Ni Gakki<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sekirei<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sengoku Basara<br />
| Sengoku Basara<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sengoku Basara 2<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sengoku Basara The Last Party<br />
| Sengoku Basara - The Last Party -<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Serial Experiments Lain<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Sgt. Frog<br />
| Keroro Gunsou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shakugan no Shana<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shakugan no Shana S<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shakugan no Shana Second<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shangri-La<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shattered Angels<br />
| Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shigurui: Death Frenzy<br />
| Shigurui<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shiki<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shin Chan<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| SHINOBI<br />
|<br />
| Live-Action<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Shuffle!<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Slayers<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Slayers Next<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Slayers Try<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Slayers Revolution<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Slayers Evolution-R<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Solty Rei<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Soul Eater<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Speed Grapher<br />
|<br />
| TV <br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Spice and Wolf<br />
| Ookami to Koushinryou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Spice and Wolf II<br />
| Ookami to Koushinryou II<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Spider Riders<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Spiral<br />
| Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna<br />
| TV<br />
| Inactive<br />
|-<br />
| Steins;Gate<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry<br />
| Soukou no Strain<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Strike Witches <br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Strike Witches 2<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Summer Wars<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Suzuka<br />
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| Active<br />
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| Synesthesia <span style="color:red;">(?)</span><br />
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| <br />
| Active<br />
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| Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~ <span id="T"></span><br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi in Tokyo<br />
| Shin Tenchi Muyo<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! GXP<br />
| No Need for Tenchi! GXP<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Universe<br />
| Tenchi Muyo!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 1: Tenchi in Love<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! in Love<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Muyo! Movie 3: Tenchi Forever<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! in Love 2: Haruka naru omoi<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (1-3)<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! The Night Before The Carnival<br />
| Tenchi Muyo! Omatsuri Zenjitsu no Yoru!<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Texhnolyze<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Future Diary<br />
| Mirai Nikki<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Galaxy Railways<br />
| Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Legend of the Legendary Heroes<br />
| Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Sacred Blacksmith<br />
| Seiken no Blacksmith<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Tower of Druaga: the Aegis of Uruk<br />
| Druaga no Tou: the Aegis of Uruk<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Tower of Druaga: the Sword of Uruk <br />
| Druaga no Tou: the Sword of Uruk<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| The Wallflower<br />
| Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| To<br />
| To - A Space Fantasy<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tokyo Majin<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou 2nd Act<br />
| Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou Dai Ni Maku<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trigun<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trigun: Badlands Rumble<br />
| <br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Trinity Blood<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE<br />
| Tsubasa: Chronicle<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE The Movie: Princess of the Birdcage Kingdom<br />
| Tsubasa Chronicle - Torikago no Kuni no Himegimi<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations <br />
| Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE- Tokyo Revelations<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Tsubasa: Shunraiki<br />
| Tsubasa Chronicle: Shunraiki<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 3: Bride of Celestial Souls' Day<span id="U"></span><br />
| UFO Princess Valkyrie: Seireisetsu no Hanayome <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4: Banquet of Time, Dreams, and Galaxies<br />
| UFO Princess Valkyrie: Toki to Yume to Ginga no Utage <br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
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| Utawarerumono<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread<span id="V"></span><br />
|<br />
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| Active<br />
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| Vandread: The Second Stage<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread Integral <br />
| Vandread Taidouhen<br />
| OVA<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Vandread Turbulence <br />
| Vandread Gekitouhen<br />
| OAV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Venus vs Virus<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Unknown*<br />
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| Vexille - 2077 Isolation of Japan <br />
| Vexille - 2077 Nihon Sakoku<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
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| We, Without Wings<span id="W"></span><br />
| Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Welcome to the NHK<br />
| NHK ni Youkoso!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Witchblade<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| X TV<span id="X"></span><br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| X OVA: Episode 0 <br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Xenosaga - The Animation<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| xxxHolic<br />
|<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| xxxHolic - The Movie - A Midsummer Night`s Dream<br />
| Gekijouban xxxHOLiC - Manatsu no Yo no Yume<br />
| Movie<br />
| Active<br />
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| Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files<span id="Y"></span><br />
| Yuu Yuu Hakusho<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho<br />
| Yū Yū Hakusho: Eizō Hakusho: Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shō<br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
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| Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II<br />
| <br />
| OVA<br />
| Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster GX<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
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<nowiki>* not in Funi's list of licenses, but stated as Funi-licensed in ANN</nowiki><br />
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===OSTs Licensed===<br />
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==NIS America==<br />
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:Site: http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=a (Anime division)<br />
:ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/encyclopedia/company.php?id=8667<br />
:NISA Product Listing: http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=at<br />
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| anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day<br />
| Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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|-<br />
| Arakawa under the Bridge<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Arakawa under the Bridge x Bridge<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Brave10<br />
| Brave 10<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Bunny Drop<br />
| Usagi Drop<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Daily Lives of High School Boys<br />
| Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera<br />
| Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| House of Five Leaves<br />
| Sarai-ya Goyou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Katanagatari<br />
| Katanagatari<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season<br />
| Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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| Natsume's Book of Friends<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 2<br />
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 3<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou San<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Natsume's Book of Friends 4<br />
| Natsume Yuujinchou Shi<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Occult Academy<br />
| Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Otome Yōkai Zakuro<br />
| Otome Youkai Zakuro<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Our Home's Fox Deity<br />
| Wagaya no Oinari-sama<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Pandora Hearts<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Persona -trinity soul-<br />
| <br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Toradora!<br />
| Toradora!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
|-<br />
| Wagnaria!!<br />
| Working!!<br />
| TV<br />
| Active<br />
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==Digital Manga Inc.==<br />
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:DMI Site: http://www.digitalmanga.com/<br />
:DMI Book Listing: http://www.digitalmanga.com/books/<br />
:DMP Site: http://www.dmpbooks.com/<br />
:DMP ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=1107<br />
:DMP Book Listing: http://www.dmpbooks.com/books/<br />
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!width="30%"|English Title<br />
!width="30%"|Romaji Title<br />
!width="8%"|Release<br />
!width="8%"|Status<br />
|-<br />
| Pink Shock! <br />
| Shocking Pink!<br />
| Hentai Manga<br />
| Active<br />
|}<br />
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==Removed by Request==<br />
===Aniplex===<br />
*Kara no Kyoukai (Movie)<br />
*Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (TV and Movie)</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5667FAQ2012-09-29T18:13:05Z<p>Raznak: Reasons for blacklisting</p>
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::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Forum Posts</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.</p><br />
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<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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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<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Site Errors</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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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<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Other Reports</span>''<br />
<br />
::<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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<br />
<br />
==Why is some content on the blacklist?==<br />
Stuff on the [[blacklist]] is generally there for one or more of the below-mentioned reasons:<br />
* Does not meet content standards.<br />
** Video quality is poor and there are better options available.<br />
** Does not have English subtitles or English-dubbed audio track.<br />
** The title is incomplete (for TV/OVA series).<br />
* Is not a content type that we archive.<br />
** Doujinshi<br />
** Disc images (.iso, .nrg, .bin, .mds, etc)<br />
** Software, visual novels, etc.<br />
** “Anime” that isn't made by Japanese studios for the Japanese market (with case-by-case exceptions).<br />
* Liable to get the tracker staff into legal trouble.<br />
* *hush-hush*<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==<br />
<br />
We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
<br />
=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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 />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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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<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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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|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
<br />
Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 />
=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 />
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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 'New' mean?====<br />
Newly offered torrents are not registered with the tracker until they are approved. Until then, they will not be available for download.<br /><br />
The time it takes for torrent approval varies and is dependent upon many different factors, so a reliable estimate cannot be given. <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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''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=5579FAQ2012-07-03T00:01:25Z<p>Raznak: added from http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=35238.msg4795137#msg4795137 , edit as necessary</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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=====How do I verify if my forum account is active?=====<br />
There are 2 ways to verify if you've successfully activated your forum account:<br />
* After you've enabled the account and saved the changes, the checkbox next to the '''"Enable Forum Account"''' field will remain checked and greyed out, followed with "Forum account enabled".<br />
* Alternatively you can double-check by clicking the Forum account link from your profile page. If you've activated it successfully you'll see your Forum Profile page, otherwise you'll encounter the following error: "The user whose profile you are trying to view does not exist."<br />
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=====I've confirmed I've activated my account, but every time I try to log in I get the "Wrong Password"=====<br />
If you are certain you've followed all the steps correctly and have not simply mistyped your password, please use the [http://bakabt.me/help.php Help Form] to explain your issue and we'll provide you with assistance as soon as possible.<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 />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==User Classes==<br />
<br />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
<br />
{|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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
Bonus status depends on the number of seeders as well as the seeder-to-leecher ratio, and a few other factors. And since the number of seeders and leechers on a torrent can change, a torrent can gain or lose bonus status as well.<br />
<br />
Bonus status is checked and updated every hour.<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 (1080p torrents, Artbooks, Music Videos, and torrents smaller than 100 MB) 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 />
=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 />
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Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
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<br />
== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
<br />
====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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''Note 2: Many users are under a false impression that adopting torrents will inadvertently fix your ratio or give you freeleech right even if you are warned. This is <u>'''false'''</u>.<br />
Only seeding can increase your ratio, and by adopting you are assumed to already have the files you planning to adopt and therefore seed.''<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 />
<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5395For First Timers2012-04-04T10:10:28Z<p>Raznak: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 – 3.0 (and up) */</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 />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network](aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<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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BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<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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<br />
===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<br />
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[[File:Torrentwindowannot.png]]<br />
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# 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. <br />
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[[File:Torrentrelocate.png]]<br />
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# 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. <br />
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[[File:Recheck.png]]<br />
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# 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
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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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
|}<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=File:Recheck.png&diff=5394File:Recheck.png2012-04-04T10:10:06Z<p>Raznak: </p>
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<div></div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=How_to_create_torrent_files&diff=5391How to create torrent files2012-04-04T10:07:26Z<p>Raznak: /* µTorrent 1.6.0 -1.8.3 */</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 />
<br />
==Creating Torrent Files with Different Clients==<br />
<br />
''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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<br />
===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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[[File:maketorrent.jpg]]<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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=File:Maketorrent.jpg&diff=5390File:Maketorrent.jpg2012-04-04T10:06:31Z<p>Raznak: </p>
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<div></div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Format_Preferences&diff=5381Format Preferences2012-03-29T13:34:05Z<p>Raznak: /* Manga & Printed Material */</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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!width="10%"|Media:<br />
!width="30%"|Preferred:<br />
!width="30%"|Try not to offer:<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Video<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Codecs:''' Xvid, H.264/AVC<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' AVI, MKV, MP4<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' Softsubs<br />
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'''Codecs:''' WMV, RM, QT, etc<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' MPG, OGM, RM, etc<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' hardsubs<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_format_(digital) Containers] picked for support and acceptance for anime-viewing.<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codec Codec] selection is balanced for compression efficiency and community acceptance.<br /><br />
Softsubs are preferred for flexibility.<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Audio<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy Lossy]: MP3<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless Lossless]: FLAC<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
OGG, APE, TTA<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Widespread support & acceptance preferred.<br /><br />
Secondarily, open-source formats preferred.<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Scans<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' ZIP, RAR<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' 7z, GZip<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
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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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Light Novels<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' PDF<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' DOC, DOCX, WRI, RTF, TXT, etc.<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Still experimental.<br />
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Preferences are further detailed below. There are some exceptions to these guidelines.<br />
<br />
=Video=<br />
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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
==Accepted releases==<br />
Each video group will hold no more than 2 releases, one per slot (single-audio/multi-audio).<br />
Under certain circumstances listed below, we may grant some releases under video group D:<br />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' Offers for a release might not be accepted if a better/preferred version is on the way.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Exceptions to Guidelines==<br />
The following exceptions apply:<br />
<br />
====Exception 1====<br />
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 />
<br />
====Exception 2====<br />
We're still thinking.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Other Guidelines==<br />
Re-muxing of audio and subtitle tracks from other groups is generally discouraged. Keep group releases intact as far as possible.<br />
<br />
===Exception 1===<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
===Exception 2===<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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===Exception 3===<br />
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Remuxes that combine the best tracks from different, but otherwise complete releases or leave a release as-is BUT add a significant improvement to it (addition of relevant notes or QCing the script) will be considered on a case-to-case basis.<br />
<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 />
* (Group-based classification is not used for manga.)<br />
<br />
=Soundtracks=<br />
We only allow 2 versions of any OST album/compilation:<br />
* '''(Group B)''' 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 />
* '''(Group C)''' 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 />
* (Group A and D classifications are not used for soundtracks.)<br />
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=Other=<br />
If in doubt, remember our mantra: '''Quality over quantity'''<br />
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Do read the [[How to make an offer|walkthrough to making a torrent offer]] if it is your first time making one.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Format_Preferences&diff=5380Format Preferences2012-03-29T13:32:56Z<p>Raznak: updated to include Group classification info</p>
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<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=General Preferences=<br />
<br />
''In general'', we accept only:<br />
<br />
{|border="1"<br />
<br />
!width="10%"|Media:<br />
!width="30%"|Preferred:<br />
!width="30%"|Try not to offer:<br />
!width="30%"|Comments:<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Video<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Codecs:''' Xvid, H.264/AVC<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' AVI, MKV, MP4<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' Softsubs<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Codecs:''' WMV, RM, QT, etc<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' MPG, OGM, RM, etc<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' hardsubs<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_format_(digital) Containers] picked for support and acceptance for anime-viewing.<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codec Codec] selection is balanced for compression efficiency and community acceptance.<br /><br />
Softsubs are preferred for flexibility.<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Audio<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy Lossy]: MP3<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless Lossless]: FLAC<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
OGG, APE, TTA<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Widespread support & acceptance preferred.<br /><br />
Secondarily, open-source formats preferred.<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Scans<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' ZIP, RAR<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' 7z, GZip<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Light Novels<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' PDF<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' DOC, DOCX, WRI, RTF, TXT, etc.<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Still experimental.<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Preferences are further detailed below. There are some exceptions to these guidelines.<br />
<br />
=Video=<br />
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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
<br />
''* 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 />
<br />
==Accepted releases==<br />
Each video group will hold no more than 2 releases, one per slot (single-audio/multi-audio).<br />
Under certain circumstances listed below, we may grant some releases under video group D:<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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 />
<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' Offers for a release might not be accepted if a better/preferred version is on the way.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Exceptions to Guidelines==<br />
The following exceptions apply:<br />
<br />
====Exception 1====<br />
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 />
<br />
====Exception 2====<br />
We're still thinking.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Other Guidelines==<br />
Re-muxing of audio and subtitle tracks from other groups is generally discouraged. Keep group releases intact as far as possible.<br />
<br />
===Exception 1===<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
===Exception 2===<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
===Exception 3===<br />
<br />
Remuxes that combine the best tracks from different, but otherwise complete releases or leave a release as-is BUT add a significant improvement to it (addition of relevant notes or QCing the script) will be considered on a case-to-case basis.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
=Soundtracks=<br />
We only allow 2 versions of any OST album/compilation:<br />
* '''(Group B)''' 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 />
* '''(Group C)''' 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 />
* (Group A and D classifications are not used for soundtracks.)<br />
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=Other=<br />
If in doubt, remember our mantra: '''Quality over quantity'''<br />
<br />
Do read the [[How to make an offer|walkthrough to making a torrent offer]] if it is your first time making one.<br />
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<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
Where in doubt, ask in the [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=IRC&diff=5311IRC2011-12-23T01:42:47Z<p>Raznak: Alternative 4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support</p>
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<div>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC '''IRC'''] ('''Internet Relay Chat''') is something that, if you stay online long enough, you will have to fool around with. It's a real-time internet chat where users chat with each other in ''channels'' which are located on a server (which house hundreds if not thousands of different channels). It's often the fastest way to get in touch with another person on BakaBT since many idles the IRC, which is not the case with the forum.<br />
<br />
There are two official BakaBT IRC channels on the rizon IRC network: [irc://irc.rizon.net/BakaBT #BakaBT] and [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support].<br />
<br />
==If you're new to IRC==<br />
If you've read the [[FAQ]] and your question isn't in there, or you have an account issue you need help with (i.e. something you can't solve by yourself even if you know how to), the support channel is a relatively quick way to get the help you need.<br />
<br />
Make sure you read the [[Rules#IRC Guidelines|IRC Rules]] before joining the channels.<br />
<br />
===4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
# Go to [http://bakabt.me/webirc.php our webchat] page.<br />
# Type your BakaBT username in the first field (makes things easier for us; the easier it is for us to help you, the more likely we are to do so).<br />
# Click 'Chat'. You will automatically be connected to our main channel (#bakabt).<br />
# To get to the support channel (#bakabt-support), type '''/join bakabt-support''' and press 'Enter'. You will now be in the support channel (check to make sure).<br />
<br />
===Alternative 4-Step Guide to getting on #bakabt-support===<br />
If the above method doesn't work for you (because your browser doesn't support iframes, maybe), this might work.<br />
# Go to [http://qchat.rizon.net/ Rizon QChat] page.<br />
# Type your BakaBT username in the first field (makes things easier for us; the easier it is for us to help you, the more likely we are to do so).<br />
# Type #bakabt-support in the second field. Leave Auth as 'None'.<br />
# Click 'Connect'. You will automatically be connected to the support channel (#bakabt-support).<br />
<br />
===What you need to know about #bakabt-support===<br />
In Rizon webchat interface:<br />
<br />
# The typing area is at the bottom of the page.<br />
# Users with '''%''' beside their name are channel half-operators (a.k.a. half-ops, hops, etc). Usually bots with special privileges (BBT, Chaos|Hina).<br />
# Users with '''&''', '''@''' or '''~''' beside their name are channel admin, operators and owner respectively. They are usually also members of the site staff, unless they're bots (Rizon bot).<br />
# Users with '''+''' beside their name are "voiced" users. Voice is a status given to users by half-operators or admins. Users voiced on #bakabt-support are users recognised by BakaBT staff to be helpful in the support channel. They may also be other VIPs, e.g. Rizon staff, so be nice :)<br />
# Users with no symbol beside their names are (most likely) normal users.<br />
# Normal users may offer help and advice with regards to fixing your ratio or finding good torrents to seed. However, only staff will be able to do anything about your account.<br />
# Use '''!help''' to view a list of available commands. Commonly used ones include '''!help commands''' (available commands), '''!help rules''' (channel rules), '''!help FAQ''' (link to FAQ) and '''!help Wiki''' (link to Wiki), as well as any other commands that may have been added.<br />
<br />
===What to do once you're in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Describe your problem in detail. The more you tell us about the problem, the more we are able to help.</li><br />
<li>Staff may not reply immediately (we're not always at immediate disposal so have some patience), but someone will talk to you in a while.</li><br />
<li>If no staff replies within 15 minutes, you probably caught us at a bad time (wait around, or come back again in 1-2 hours).</li><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
===What not to do in #bakabt-support===<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Do not PM (private message) any staff members, unless they ask you to (usually to ask for more sensitive information, e.g. email address, that we need to help resolve your issue). If you do not know how to send a private message you can ignore this.</li><br />
<li>Do not try to help other users (unless you know what you're talking about) or try to impersonate staff. Annoying users will be banned from the support channel.</li><br />
<li>Do not yell at us like we're some customer service rep. We do not get paid for providing support, and will not tolerate verbal abuse.</li><br />
<li>Idling and lurking is not allowed. Users left idling or lurking will be kicked or banned from the support channel.</li><br />
</ol><br />
<br />
==Connecting to BakaBT==<br />
'''Most guides here were made with ChatZilla in mind!'''<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses the IRC server:<br />
: '''irc.rizon.net'''<br />
The main chatroom is: <br />
: '''#BakaBT''' (not case sensitive)<br />
And the support room is:<br />
: '''#bakabt-support'''<br />
<br />
===How to connect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Enter the Nickname you want into the bottom left button, beside the input bar.<<br />
* Now, to join the server. Type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* If your nickname hasn't been used yet (by you or another person) it will tell you the nickname needs to be registered.<br />
:To do this type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/msg nickserv register your_password your_email'''<br />
:Where "your_password" is the password you want, and "your_email" is your e-mail address.<br />
* An activation code will be sent to your email address (used for registration). Read the email, type the command into IRC and your nickname will be registered (one nickname/group of nicknames per email address).<br />
** Registration is not usually required to join a channel, but some channels explicitly require one (such as #BakaBT).<br />
* The battle is done at this point! To connect to a channel, so you can talk to people, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
=== How to reconnect to #BakaBT===<br />
* Start your IRC client<br />
* Your Nickname should still be in your client, so leave that part alone.<br />
* To join the server again, type (or copy/paste)into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/server irc.rizon.net'''<br />
* Instead of asking you to register this time though, it will ask for your password. To do that, just type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password'''<br />
:Just replace "password" with the password you gave when registering.<br />
* Now, you can reconnect to the chat room by typing (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br />
:: '''/join #BakaBT'''<br />
<br />
===How to auto-connect, auto-join and auto-identify===<br />
To auto-connect a server, select the tab of the server you wish to auto-connect to in the future (you must have a window open assigned to that server in the first place!). Right click within the window, and select 'Open this network on startup'. <br />
<br />
To auto-join a channel, select the tab of the channel you wish to auto-join in the future. Right click within the window and select 'Open this channel on startup'.<br />
<br />
To auto-identify, go to the toolbar at the top, click Chatzilla -> Preferences -> Select the server in the panel on the left (in this case irc.rizon.net) -> click the 'Lists' tab -> Press 'Add...' in the Auto-perform section -> Fill in the following (remember to replace "password" with whatever your password is!): <br/><br />
:: '''/msg nickserv identify "password"'''<br />
<br />
===Connecting to different channels===<br />
To connect to another channel when first starting up, just replace #BakaBT with the channel you want (like #bakabt-support). If your already connected, type (or copy/paste) into the input bar:<br /><br />
:: '''/join #channelname'''<br />
Where "#channelname" is the channel-which-you-want-to-connect-to's name.<br />
<br />
===Channel statistics===<br />
The channel stats can be found at:<br />
[http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br><br />
The stats are live and update instantly as long as the Rizon staff has them on. Statistics are generated every 24 hrs at midnight PMT.<br />
<br />
====Avatar & Details====<br />
You can set your avatar and details by following these steps:<br />
# Go to [http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php http://stats.rizon.net/pics/register.php] and follow onscreen instructions<br> *note* Use '''/msg Stats avatar''' command in #bakabt to receive the code needed.<br />
# Fill in the username, password, code and e-mail fields.<br />
# Log in and submit your avatar (150x150px and must be under 20KB in size).<br />
# Check out the stats afterward on [http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html http://stats.rizon.net/chan/bakabt.html]<br />
<br />
<br />
Alternative stats are available at http://chalamius.se/ircstats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
Old stats are also available at http://kovensky.project357.com/stats/bakabt.html<br />
<br />
==IRC Clients==<br />
This is a list of the best IRC clients available.<br />
<br />
===ChatZilla===<br />
One of the easiest clients to use, if you use Firefox. Since its a Firefox plug-in, it should work on any operating system. If you want a simple, clean IRC client to get in and out, ChatZilla will work fine.<br /><br />
====Installation====<br />
Follow this [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16 link]. Then just hit the big green button that says "Add to Firefox". Give it permission to install, let Firefox restart, and it's installed. To use, just go to the "Tools" drop down menu in Firefox and select "ChatZilla".<br />
<br />
===mIRC===<br />
Another popular IRC client for Windows. While free to use, a donation nag window pops up at startup after the 30th day.<br />
* [http://www.mirc.com/ mIRC Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIRC mIRC on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Irssi===<br />
Irssi is a terminal based IRC client for UNIX systems, with multi-server and plugin support. The learning curve is slightly steep, but it is highly flexible.<br />
* [http://www.irssi.org/about Irssi About page]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irssi Irssi on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Colloquy===<br />
Colloquy is a full-featured open source IRC client for the Macintosh, iPhone, and iPod Touch.<br />
* [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquy_(IRC_client)/ Colloquy on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Pidgin===<br />
Pidgin is a multi-protocol instant messaging program. It supports many common IM protocols out of the box (such as Messenger, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, etc.), and it also supports the IRC protocol.<br />
* [http://pidgin.im/ Pidgin Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin_(software) Pidgin on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Miranda===<br />
Similar to Pidgin is Miranda, also a multi-protocol instant messanging program for Windows.<br />
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Mirana Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_IM Miranda on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Opera===<br />
The Opera browser comes with an inbuilt IRC chat client. It's fairly similar to ChatZilla.<br />
* [http://www.opera.com/ Opera Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_browser Opera on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Trillian===<br />
Trillian is another multi-protocol instant messaging program, coming with IRC support as well. There are currently two available versions of Trillian: Basic and Pro. Both have IRC support, so there's no need to buy the Pro version.<br />
* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/learn/ Trillian Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillian_(instant_messenger) Trillian on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===XChat===<br />
XChat is an IRC client that rivals mIRC not only in power but also in popularity. <br />
<br />
It was originally completely free and open-source, but now it only remains free for Linux. <br />
<br />
The Windows version is available to try at the homepage, while there is a version compiled by someone else (for free) called [http://code.google.com/p/xchat-wdk/wiki/InfoXChat XChat-WDK].<br />
Keep in mind that the latest official windows version is still many months behind the latest free release, and that the free windows version is compiled from enhanced Linux source (freely available), rather than the source used in official Windows releases, meaning that free compiled versions may function better than the official releases. <br />
* [http://xchat.org/ XChat Homepage]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xchat XChat on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Mibbit Webchat===<br />
For those who don't want to install more software on their computer, Mibbit is the solution. You can register an account to store all your servers and channels so you don't have to do it each time you go to the site, but you can always use it without an account. <br />
*[http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit Homepage]<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mibbit Mibbit on Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
===Rizon Webchat===<br />
For even greater convenience, you can use Rizon's Webchat client. It only allows access to channels on irc.rizon.net, but if you're just looking for a quick way to get onto #BakaBT or #bakabt-support through a browser this is your best bet.<br />
<br />
Since the server is automatically set to irc.rizon.net, you can bypass the "/server" step in the instructions below.<br />
<br />
[http://qchat.Rizon.net/ Rizon Chat]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=For_First_Timers&diff=5195For First Timers2011-09-07T15:09:53Z<p>Raznak: /* uTorrent 1.6.0 -1.8.3 */</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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==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 />
# Through other P2P networks, e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDonkey_network eDonkey network](aka Ed2k network).<br />
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!Downloading via IRC<br />
!Downloading via Bittorrent<br />
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|border="5"|To download using IRC, you need an [[IRC#IRC Clients|IRC client]]. A quick guide to downloading using IRC can be found [http://ronin.soldats.net/leech_guide.html here] and [http://www.anime-world-ruka.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2775&sid=a2a5cb2af31e4e226c82fcaf929db281 here].<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
BakaBT is a public tracker with membership benefits; you can use our torrents without an account, by registering an account you get some benefits in exchange for keeping a good upload-to-download ratio.<br />
<br />
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!Direct Downloading<br />
!Other P2P Methods<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
|To download using Ed2k network, you will need Ed2k links and [http://www.emule-project.net Ed2k client].<br />
<br />
# 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 />
|}<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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
<br />
===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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
''(taken from Azureus wiki)''<br />
<br />
===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 />
<br />
===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 />
<br />
===Transmission 1.7x===<br />
For users of Mac OS X and most Linux distributions (possibly other OS's as well):<br />
<br />
#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 />
<br />
=The BakaBT Way=<br />
If you haven't already noticed, we do things a little differently from other trackers. Our main goals are:<br />
<br />
<br />
{|border="2" cellspacing="20"<br />
|style="border:none;"|<br />
<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 />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
For starters, reading the [[Site Rules|Rules]] and [[FAQ]] is always a good idea.<br />
<br />
==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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{|cellspacing="20"<br />
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!width:"50%"|Throttle<br />
!width:"50%"|Prioritize<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
|}<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
Currently we accept donations through AlertPay and anonymous donations over flattr.<br />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
'''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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!The Offers Page<br />
!Bonus Torrents<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
Of course, this only works if you are a [[FAQ#What are the different user classes|Power User]]; non-power users will have to wait for the end of the swarm period.<br />
<br />
|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|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 />
<br />
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 />
|}<br />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
<br />
=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 />
<br />
{|cellspacing="20"<br />
|-style="font-size:14pt;"<br />
!width="33%"|ANN<br />
!width="33%"|AniDB<br />
!width="33%"|Anime-Planet<br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|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 />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
|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 />
|}<br />
<br />
For specific information on manga, there's [http://www.mangaupdates.com MangaUpdates] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php AnimeNewsNetwork (ANN)].<br />
<br />
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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Track_listings_with_foobar2000&diff=5108Track listings with foobar20002011-07-04T09:49:40Z<p>Raznak: /* Procedure */</p>
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<div>Uploaders of soundtracks and OSTs will quickyl find generating tracklists to be a pain. The task is repetitive and highly tedious—exactly the sort of thing best done by software tools. [http://www.foobar2000.org/ Foobar2000] is one such tool that can do this, among many other things.<br />
<br />
==What you need==<br />
<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000]<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_texttools Text Tools plugin for foobar2000]<br />
# Audio tracks from which to generate a filelist, properly tagged with track number, track title, and any other required info.<br />
<br />
==Procedure==<br />
<br />
* Install foobar2000.<br />
* Install the Text Tools plugin using the Components menu in Preferences.<br />
<br />
[[File:foo_components.png|Figure 1: foobar2000 Components.]]<br />
<br />
* Add tracks to foobar2000 by click-dragging them into the foobar2000 window.<br />
* Select all the tracks to generate the tracklist from, ensuring they are in desired order.<br />
* Right-click on the selected tracks → Utilities → Text Tools. You will see a few pre-configured options. You can use these, but we can do one step better and add own own custom patterns to make things even easier. These can be added or edited through the Customize option in Text Tools menu.<br />
<br />
[[File:foo_ttools_customize.png|Figure 2: foobar2000 Text Tools copying patterns.]]<br />
<br />
Notice that there are tags within those patterns, such as %track%, %title%, and so on. These tags are replaced with track info when you generate the tracklist with Text Tools. A full list of tags can be found on [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Titleformat_Reference#Field_remappings Hydrogenaudio wiki]. Some of the commonly used tags are listed below.<br />
<br />
* %album artist%<br />
* %album%<br />
* %artist%<br />
* %title%<br />
* %tracknumber%<br />
<br />
Give your new copying pattern an easily identifiable name. Now you should see the new pattern in the Utilities → Text Tools context menu.<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
===HTML &lt;ol&gt; lists===<br />
<br />
If you are using HTML ordered lists to display your tracklist, the HTML code will look something like:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[...]<br /><br />
&lt;ol&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 1&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 2&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 3&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;/ol&gt;<br /><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
<br />
foobar2000 can add the &lt;&gt; tags for you with Text Tools. From the Text Tools list, click Customize. You should now see a list of preconfigured copying patterns. For a simple &lt;ol&gt;...&lt;/ol&gt; list of track titles, we can use the following pattern:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
&lt;li&gt;%title%&lt;/li&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
This will copy the track titles of all selected tracks and encase them within &lt;li&gt; tags. Since it’s an ordered list, track numbers are automatically be added (if your list is in the correct order).<br />
<br />
===HTML &lt;select&gt; lists===<br />
<br />
The code for &lt;select&gt; lists looks like:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[...]<br /><br />
&lt;select&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;3 tracks<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;01 - Track 1<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;02 - Track 2<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;03 - Track 3<br /><br />
&lt;/select&gt;<br /><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
<br />
We can use the following pattern to generate this:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
&lt;option&gt;%tracknumber% - %title%<br />
</code><br />
<br />
This will copy the track numbers and titles (hyphen-separated) of all selected tracks, and prepend the &lt;option&gt; tag.</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=File:Foo_ttools_customize.png&diff=5107File:Foo ttools customize.png2011-07-04T09:46:19Z<p>Raznak: foobar2000 Text Tools - Customize dialog (v1.1.7)</p>
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<div>foobar2000 Text Tools - Customize dialog (v1.1.7)</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=File:Foo_components.png&diff=5106File:Foo components.png2011-07-04T09:45:36Z<p>Raznak: foobar2000 Components dialog (v1.1.7)</p>
<hr />
<div>foobar2000 Components dialog (v1.1.7)</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Track_listings_with_foobar2000&diff=5105Track listings with foobar20002011-07-04T07:05:52Z<p>Raznak: </p>
<hr />
<div>Uploaders of soundtracks and OSTs will quickyl find generating tracklists to be a pain. The task is repetitive and highly tedious—exactly the sort of thing best done by software tools. [http://www.foobar2000.org/ Foobar2000] is one such tool that can do this, among many other things.<br />
<br />
==What you need==<br />
<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000]<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_texttools Text Tools plugin for foobar2000]<br />
# Audio tracks from which to generate a filelist, properly tagged with track number, track title, and any other required info.<br />
<br />
==Procedure==<br />
<br />
* Install foobar2000.<br />
* Install the Text Tools plugin using the Components menu in Preferences (c.f. Figure 1).<br />
<br />
[[File:foo_components.png||Figure 1: foobar2000 Components.]]<br />
<br />
* Add tracks to foobar2000 by click-dragging them into the foobar2000 window.<br />
* Select all the tracks to generate the tracklist from, ensuring they are in desired order.<br />
* Right-click on the selected tracks → Utilities → Text Tools. You will see a few pre-configured options. You can use these, but we can do one step better and add own own custom patterns to make things even easier. These can be added or edited through the Customize option in Text Tools menu.<br />
<br />
[[File:foo_ttools_customize.png||Figure 2: foobar2000 Text Tools copying patterns.]]<br />
<br />
Notice that there are tags within those patterns, such as %track%, %title%, and so on. These tags are replaced with track info when you generate the tracklist with Text Tools. A full list of tags can be found on [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Titleformat_Reference#Field_remappings Hydrogenaudio wiki]. Some of the commonly used tags are listed below.<br />
<br />
* %album artist%<br />
* %album%<br />
* %artist%<br />
* %title%<br />
* %tracknumber%<br />
<br />
Give your new copying pattern an easily identifiable name. Now you should see the new pattern in the Utilities → Text Tools context menu.<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
===HTML &lt;ol&gt; lists===<br />
<br />
If you are using HTML ordered lists to display your tracklist, the HTML code will look something like:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[...]<br /><br />
&lt;ol&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 1&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 2&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;li&gt;Track 3&lt;/li&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;/ol&gt;<br /><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
<br />
foobar2000 can add the &lt;&gt; tags for you with Text Tools. From the Text Tools list, click Customize. You should now see a list of preconfigured copying patterns. For a simple &lt;ol&gt;...&lt;/ol&gt; list of track titles, we can use the following pattern:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
&lt;li&gt;%title%&lt;/li&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
This will copy the track titles of all selected tracks and encase them within &lt;li&gt; tags. Since it’s an ordered list, track numbers are automatically be added (if your list is in the correct order).<br />
<br />
===HTML &lt;select&gt; lists===<br />
<br />
The code for &lt;select&gt; lists looks like:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[...]<br /><br />
&lt;select&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;3 tracks<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;01 - Track 1<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;02 - Track 2<br /><br />
&lt;option&gt;03 - Track 3<br /><br />
&lt;/select&gt;<br /><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
<br />
We can use the following pattern to generate this:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
&lt;option&gt;%tracknumber% - %title%<br />
</code><br />
<br />
This will copy the track numbers and titles (hyphen-separated) of all selected tracks, and prepend the &lt;option&gt; tag.</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Track_listings_with_foobar2000&diff=5104Track listings with foobar20002011-07-04T06:45:32Z<p>Raznak: /* Procedure */</p>
<hr />
<div>Uploaders of soundtracks and OSTs will quickyl find generating tracklists to be a pain. The task is repetitive and highly tedious—exactly the sort of thing best done by software tools. [http://www.foobar2000.org/ Foobar2000] is one such tool that can do this, among many other things.<br />
<br />
==What you need==<br />
<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000]<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_texttools Text Tools plugin for foobar2000]<br />
# Audio tracks from which to generate a filelist, properly tagged with track number, track title, and any other required info.<br />
<br />
==Procedure==<br />
<br />
* Install foobar2000.<br />
* Install the Text Tools plugin using the Components menu in Preferences (c.f. Figure 1).<br />
<br />
[[File:foo_components.png||Figure 1: foobar2000 Components.]]<br />
<br />
* Add tracks to foobar2000 by click-dragging them into the foobar2000 window.<br />
* Select all the tracks to generate the tracklist from, ensuring they are in desired order.<br />
* Right-click on the selected tracks → Utilities → Text Tools. You will see a few pre-configured options. You can use these, but we can do one step better.<br />
<br />
If you are using HTML ordered lists to display your tracklist, the HTML code will look something like:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[...]<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Track 1</li><br />
<li>Track 2</li><br />
<li>Track 3</li><br />
</ol><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
<br />
foobar2000 can add the &lt;&gt; tags for you with Text Tools. From the Text Tools list, click Customize. You should now see a list of preconfigured copying patterns. <br />
<br />
[[File:foo_ttools_customize.png||Figure 2: foobar2000 Text Tools copying patterns.]]<br />
<br />
Notice that there are tags within those patterns, such as %track%, %title%, and so on. These tags are replaced with track info when you generate the tracklist with Text Tools. A full list of tags can be found on [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Titleformat_Reference#Field_remappings Hydrogenaudio wiki]. Some of the commonly used tags are listed below.<br />
<br />
* %album artist%<br />
* %album%<br />
* %artist%<br />
* %title%<br />
* %tracknumber%<br />
<br />
Give your new copying pattern an easily identifiable name. Now you should see the new pattern in the Utilities → Text Tools context menu.<br />
<br />
For a simple &lt;ol&gt;...&lt;/ol&gt; list of track titles, we can use the following pattern:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
&lt;li&gt;%title%&lt;/li&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
This will copy the track titles of all selected tracks and encase them within &lt;li&gt; tags.</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=5103Main Page2011-07-04T06:43:54Z<p>Raznak: /* Important Information */</p>
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*[[CCCP]] ''(Raw Version)''<br />
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* [[MoneyBookers]] (everything)</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Track_listings_with_foobar2000&diff=5102Track listings with foobar20002011-07-04T06:33:59Z<p>Raznak: Added article: Track listings with foobar2000</p>
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<div>Uploaders of soundtracks and OSTs will quickyl find generating tracklists to be a pain. The task is repetitive and highly tedious—exactly the sort of thing best done by software tools. [http://www.foobar2000.org/ Foobar2000] is one such tool that can do this, among many other things.<br />
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==What you need==<br />
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# [http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000]<br />
# [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_texttools Text Tools plugin for foobar2000]<br />
# Audio tracks from which to generate a filelist, properly tagged with track number, track title, and any other required info.<br />
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==Procedure==<br />
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* Install foobar2000.<br />
* Install the Text Tools plugin using the Components menu in Preferences (c.f. Figure 1).<br />
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[[File:foo_components.png||Figure 1: foobar2000 Components.]]<br />
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* Add tracks to foobar2000 by click-dragging them into the foobar2000 window.<br />
* Select all the tracks to generate the tracklist from, ensuring they are in desired order.<br />
* Right-click on the selected tracks → Utilities → Text Tools. You will see a few pre-configured options. You can use these, but we can do one step better.<br />
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If you are using HTML ordered lists to display your tracklist, the HTML code will look something like:<br />
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<code><br />
[...]<br />
<ol><br />
<li>Track 1</li><br />
<li>Track 2</li><br />
<li>Track 3</li><br />
</ol><br />
[...]<br />
</code><br />
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foobar2000 can add the &lt;&gt; tags for you with Text Tools. From the Text Tools list, click Customize. You should now see a list of preconfigured copying patterns. Notice that there are tags within those patterns, such as %track%, %title%, and so on. These tags are replaced with track info when you generate the tracklist with Text Tools. A full list of tags can be found on [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Titleformat_Reference#Field_remappings Hydrogenaudio wiki].<br />
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[[File:foo_ttools_customize.png||Figure 2: foobar2000 Text Tools copying patterns.]]<br />
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Give your new copying pattern an easily identifiable name. Now you should see the new pattern in the Utilities → Text Tools context menu.<br />
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For a simple &lt;ol&gt;...&lt;/ol&gt; list of track titles, we can use the following pattern:<br />
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&lt;li&gt;%title%&lt;/li&gt;<br />
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This will copy the track titles of all selected tracks and encase them within &lt;li&gt; tags.</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Talk:DO_NOT_UPLOAD&diff=4841Talk:DO NOT UPLOAD2010-09-16T11:46:45Z<p>Raznak: /* Disagreeable fansubs */ new section</p>
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<div>== Reorganizing the DNU List. ==<br />
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Wanted to get thoughts on others on reorganizing the DNU list. I have a few points I wanted to see what others thought about.<br />
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1. Is there really a need for the "expired licensed" list to be in there? It seems to be a waste to me on a list of what you can and cannot upload it seems pointless to have a "almost not allowed, or used to not be allowed to upload list".<br />
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2. Leave it organized by company then alpha per company. One big list alphabetically or maybe link to an alphabetical list and keep it organized by company?<br />
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3. An addition to point #1, but slightly different. The Otherwise Involved list.. some of it isn't on, and some of it is on here. After working out which isn't allowed and which is (and maybe just hasn't been up'ed) I think it would make sense just to combine it what's not allowed with the main DNU. <br />
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Taking the expired license stuff off. Adding the otherwise involved lists (after confirming it isn't allowed), and just putting them in with the main list will make the DNU list easier to look through. This also will hopefully help make things more clear on what is and isn't allowed.<br />
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It would then look something like this (I removed the opening header with the Controlled releases / DNU of certain sub groups, etc.) That looked fine.<br />
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I just copy pasted the otherwise involved in until I get a chance to confirm each one and remove duplicates and inconsistencies. There are a few on both lists for 2 different companies. Possibly before the list by companies begins have a link to a page that just has all the titles together in alphabetical order.<br />
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Also, I apologize for all the edits, it's been awhile since I've done anything with wiki pages. I dropped the section headings by 1 level each on the talk page, they'd be bumped back up 1 each on the acutal page.<br />
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==Anime licensed==<br />
(Last Updated: 10/20/08)<br />
<pre><br />
2009 Lost Memories<br />
2x2 Shinobuden (Ninja Nonsense)<br />
A Tree of Palme<br />
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku Dash!<br />
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku TV<br />
Angelic Layer<br />
Aquarian Age<br />
Arc the Lad<br />
Area 88<br />
Aura Battler Dunbine<br />
Azumanga Daioh<br />
BAST oF Syndrome<br />
BeastMaster<br />
Best Student Council<br />
Birth<br />
Blood Reign<br />
Blue Seed<br />
Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040<br />
Burn Up Excess<br />
Burn Up W<br />
Burn Up!<br />
Casshan: Robot Hunter<br />
Chance Pop Session<br />
Chrono Crusade<br />
Colorful<br />
Conduct Zero<br />
Cromartie High School<br />
Crying Freeman<br />
Cyberteam in Akihabara<br />
Dai-Guard<br />
Dark Warrior (OVA)<br />
Dark Water<br />
Debutante Detective Corps<br />
Destroy All Monsters!<br />
Devil Hunter Yohko<br />
Devil Lady, The<br />
Diamond Daydreams<br />
Divergence Eve<br />
Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles<br />
DNAngel<br />
Doomed Megalopolis<br />
Dragon Knight<br />
Eden's Bowy<br />
Elfen Lied<br />
Enter...Zombie King<br />
Essential Anime Collection<br />
Excel Saga<br />
E's Otherwise<br />
Farscape<br />
Farscape: Starburst Edition<br />
Final Fantasy: Unlimited<br />
Fist of the North Star, New<br />
Five Star Stories, The<br />
Fuccons, The<br />
Full Metal Panic!<br />
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu<br />
Galaxy Fraulein Yuna<br />
Gamera<br />
Gankutsuou: Count of Monte Cristo<br />
Gantz<br />
Gatchaman<br />
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda<br />
Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict<br />
Generator Gawl<br />
Get Backers<br />
Getter Robo: Armageddon<br />
Ghost Stories<br />
Gilgamesh<br />
Godannar<br />
Gravion<br />
Gravion Zwei<br />
Grrl Power<br />
Gun Crazy<br />
Gunhed<br />
Gunsmith Cats<br />
Hakugei - Legend of the Moby Dick<br />
Happy Lesson<br />
Hello Kitty and Friends<br />
Hello Kitty's Animation Theatre<br />
Hello Kitty's Paradise<br />
Hello Kitty's Paradise (En Español)<br />
Jail Breakers<br />
Jungle Juice<br />
Kaleido Star<br />
Kaleido Star: New Wings<br />
Kekko Kamen<br />
Kimagure Orange Road<br />
Kimera<br />
King of Bandit Jing<br />
Kino's Journey<br />
Knights of the Zodiac<br />
Lady Death<br />
Legend of Crystania<br />
Legend of the Mystical Ninja<br />
Maburaho<br />
Macross<br />
Madlax<br />
Magical Play<br />
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi<br />
MAPS<br />
Marrying the Mafia<br />
Martian Successor Nadesico (TV)<br />
Martian Successor Nadesico (Movie)<br />
Medabots<br />
Megaman<br />
Megazone 23<br />
Mezzo D.S.A.<br />
Mutant X<br />
My Beautiful Girl Mari<br />
My Dear Marie<br />
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok<br />
Nabari no Ou<br />
Nadia: Secret of Blue Water<br />
Najica Blitz Tactics<br />
Neo Ranga<br />
Neo Tokyo<br />
Neon Genesis Evangelion<br />
Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum<br />
Ninja Resurrection<br />
No Blood, No Tears<br />
Noir<br />
Nurse Witch Komugi<br />
Oh! Edo Rocket<br />
Once Upon a Time<br />
Original Dirty Pair<br />
Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon<br />
Orphen<br />
Orphen 2: Revenge<br />
Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat<br />
Parasite Dolls<br />
Peacemaker<br />
Petite Princess Yucie<br />
Plastic Little<br />
Power Dolls<br />
Power Stone<br />
Pretear<br />
Princess Blade, The<br />
Princess Nine<br />
Princess Tutu<br />
Public Enemy<br />
Puni Puni Poemi<br />
RahXephon<br />
Robotech (TV)<br />
Robotech Remastered Extended Edition<br />
Robotech: Macross Saga<br />
Robotech: Masters<br />
Robotech: The New Generation<br />
Rune Soldier<br />
Saint Seiya<br />
Saiyuki<br />
Sakura Diaries<br />
Sakura Wars<br />
Sakura Wars TV<br />
Samurai Gun<br />
Samurai X (aka Rurouni Kenshin OVAs)<br />
Samurai X: The Motion Picture<br />
Samurai, The<br />
Shadow Skill<br />
Shinkai Collection<br />
Shinobi<br />
Shuten Doji<br />
Sin<br />
Sister Princess<br />
Slayers<br />
Sonic Soldier Borgman<br />
Spectral Force<br />
Spriggan<br />
Steam Detectives<br />
Steel Angel Kurumi<br />
Steel Angel Kurumi 2<br />
Street Fighter<br />
Super Atragon<br />
Super Dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross<br />
Super Duper Sumos<br />
Super Gals<br />
Super Milk-Chan Show, The<br />
The Place Promised in Our Early Days<br />
Those Who Hunt Elves<br />
Those Who Hunt Elves II<br />
Tokyo-The Last Megalopolis<br />
Voices of a Distant Star<br />
Wandaba Style<br />
Wedding Peach<br />
Wild Arms<br />
Yesterday<br />
Yokai Monsters<br />
You're Under Arrest<br />
Yugo The Negotiator<br />
Yumeria<br />
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here<br />
Zone of the Enders<br />
Zone Of The Enders: Dolores<br />
Zone Of The Enders: Idolo<br />
Prefectural Earth Defense Force<br />
Nanaka 6/17<br />
Vermilion Pleasure Night<br />
Michel<br />
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World<br />
Variable Geo<br />
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge<br />
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==Otherwise involved==<br />
<pre><br />
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade G Revolution (TV) : Distributor<br />
Beyblade (TV) : Distributor<br />
Blue Gender (TV) : Production<br />
Blue Gender: The Warrior (movie) : Post Production<br />
Burst Angel (TV) : Post Production<br />
Case Closed (TV) : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z (TV) : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks : Post Production<br />
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) : Post Production<br />
Gunslinger Girl (TV) : Post Production<br />
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (TV) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: $1 Money Wars (special) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: Voyage to Danger (OAV) : Released by<br />
Sakura Taisen: Sumire (OAV) : Post Production<br />
Shaman King (TV) : Distributor, Sub-licensed By (Uncut Distribution)<br />
Sonic X (TV) : Distributor<br />
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) : Distributor, Post Production<br />
Ultimate Muscle (TV) : Distributor<br />
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TV) : Distributor<br />
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==Manga Licensed==<br />
(last updated:07/27/08)<br />
<pre><br />
50 Rules for Teenagers (manhwa)<br />
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar (manga)<br />
Angel/Dust (manga)<br />
Angel/Dust neo (manga)<br />
Anne Freaks (manga)<br />
Apocalypse Meow (manga)<br />
Azumanga Daioh (manga)<br />
Blue Inferior (manga)<br />
By the Sword (manga)<br />
Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (manga)<br />
Chrono Crusade (manga)<br />
Cromartie High School (manga)<br />
Daemon Hunters (manga)<br />
Dark Water (manga)<br />
Demon City Hunter (manga)<br />
Demon City Shinjuku (manga)<br />
Demon Palace Babylon (manga)<br />
Desert Coral (manga)<br />
Dream Gold (manga)<br />
Enmusu (manga)<br />
Figure 17 (manga)<br />
First King Adventure (manga)<br />
Full Metal Panic! (manga)<br />
Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission (Resource Book manga)<br />
Gadirok (manhwa)<br />
Gadjet (manga)<br />
Gamerz Heaven (manga)<br />
Gate (manga)<br />
Gunparade March (manga)<br />
Gunslinger Girl (manga)<br />
Happy Lesson (manga)<br />
Jinki: Extend (manga)<br />
Kagerou-Nostalgia (manga)<br />
Ki*Me*Ra (manga)<br />
Kids Joker (manga)<br />
Kurogane (manga)<br />
Kyrie (manga)<br />
Lagoon Engine Einsatz (manga)<br />
Louie the Rune Soldier (manga)<br />
Maburaho (manga)<br />
More Starlight to Your Heart (manga)<br />
Mystical Prince Yoshida-kun! (manga)<br />
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok (manga)<br />
Najica Blitz Tactics (manga)<br />
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (manga)<br />
Noodle Fighter Miki (manga)<br />
Orphen (manga)<br />
Pastel Green Spell (manga)<br />
Pretear (manga)<br />
Princess Tutu (manga)<br />
Quantum Mistake (manhwa)<br />
Rahxephon BIBLE 【Analysis Phase】 (Resource Book manga)<br />
Ray (manga)<br />
R² (manga)<br />
Saint Marie (manhwa)<br />
Seven of Seven (manga)<br />
Sky Blade Sword of the Heavens (manhwa)<br />
Steel Angel Kurumi (manga)<br />
Sweet and Sensitive (manhwa)<br />
Taimashin MASHIN Taidou-hen (manga)<br />
Tengai Retrogical (manga)<br />
The Boss (manhwa)<br />
The Ruler of the Land (manhwa)<br />
Those Who Hunt Elves (manga)<br />
To Heart (manga)<br />
Vaizard (manga)<br />
Yotsuba&! (manga)<br />
Your and My Secret (manga)<br />
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=Central Park Media=<br />
''[Archived list; removed from wiki on 03-Sep-2009]''<br />
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'''Central Park Media just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on 27/04/09 (source: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-28/central-park-media-files-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy ANN]). Regardless, their titles remain on the DNU list until staff say otherwise.'''<br />
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==Anime licensed==<br />
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! Licensor !! English Title !! Romaji Title !! Release !! Status<br />
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|CPM<br />
|A Wind Named Amnesia<br />
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|Movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|A-Ko the Versus<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Adventure Kid<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
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|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Akai Hayate<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
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|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Alien 9<br />
|<br />
|special<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Alien 9<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Alien Nine Emulators<br />
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|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Angel Blade<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Angel Shop<br />
|<br />
|manhwa<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Animation Runner Kuromi<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Animation Runner Kuromi 2<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Aquarium<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Arcade Gamer Fubuki<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ariel<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ariel Deluxe<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Armored Trooper Votoms<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Armored Trooper VOTOMS<br />
|<br />
|amerimanga<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Art of Fighting<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Astra<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ayane's High Kick<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Battle Arena Toshinden<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Battle Skipper<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Battle Skipper: The Movie<br />
|<br />
|Movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Beast City<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Behind Closed Doors<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Big Wars<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Black Jack<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Black Widow<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Blood Royal Princess<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|BloodShadow<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Botchan<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Call me Princess<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Cat Soup<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Chains Of Lust<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Chirality<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|City Of Sin<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Crimson Climax<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Cybernetics Guardian<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Dancing Girl<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Dancougar - Super Beast Machine God<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Dark Angel<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Darkside Blues<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|Expired (Picked up by ADV Films)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Demon Beast Invasion<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Demon Beast Invasion<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired (Picked up by Anime 18)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Demon Beast Resurrection<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Demon City Shinjuku<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Demon Warrior Koji<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Descendants of Darkness<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Detonator Orgun<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|DNA²<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|DNA²<br />
|<br />
| OAV<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Dominion Tank Police<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Duck Prince<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Embracing Love<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|F-Force<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Fencer of Minerva<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Fobia<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Frontier Line<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Full House<br />
|<br />
|manhwa<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Gall Force - Eternal Story<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Gall Force 2 - Destruction<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Gall Force 3 - Stardust War<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Gall Force: Earth Chapter<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Gall Force: New Era<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Garaga<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Garzey's Wing<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Genocyber<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Geobreeders<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Geobreeders<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Geobreeders 2<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Golden Cain<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM||Grave of the Fireflies||Hotaru No Haka||movie<br />
|Expired (Picked up by ADV Films)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Hades Project Zeorymer<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Harmagedon<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Harp Burma<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ichi The Killer: Episode 0<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Iczer Reborn<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Izu Dancer<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Kakurenbo<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Kizuna<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Kizuna<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Knights of Ramune<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Kung Fu Jungle Boy<br />
|<br />
|manhwa<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|La Blue Girl (Picked up by Anime 18)<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|La Blue Girl<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|La Blue Girl Returns<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Lady Blue<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Legend of Himiko<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Legend of Lemnear<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Legend of Lemnear<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Let’s Stay Together Forever<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Love Lessons<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|M.D. Geist<br />
|<br />
|amerimanga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Machine Robo: Revenge of Chronos<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Maetel Legend<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Magic Woman M (Picked up by Anime 18)<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Maison Plaisir<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Mask of Zeguy<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Masquerade<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Maxion<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Maze<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Maze<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|MD Geist<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired (Picked up by ADV Films)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|MD Geist II - Death Force<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Midnight Panther<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Midnight Panther<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Midnight Strike Force<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Munto<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|My My Mai<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Mystery of the Necronomicon<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Nadesico<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Night Shift Nurses<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Night Shift Nurses: RN's Revenge<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Nightmare Campus<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Nightwalker<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM||Now and Then, Here and There||Ima Sokoni Iru Boku||Series||Expired (Picked up by ADV Films)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Nurse Me!<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Odin - Starlight Mutiny<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ogenki Clinic Adventures<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Outlanders<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Over the Rainbow<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Photon: The Idiot Adventures<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Ping Pong Club<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Plastic Little<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Popcorn Romance<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Princess Prince<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Private Psycho Lesson<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Professor Pain<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Project A-Ko<br />
|<br />
|amerimanga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Project A-Ko<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Project A-Ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Project A-Ko 4: Final<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Pure Love<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit's Tale<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: The Lady of Pharis<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Record of Lodoss War: Welcome to Lodoss Island<br />
|Expired<br />
|manga<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Revolutionary Girl Utena<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|RG Veda<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Rhea Gall Force<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Roujin Z<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Sacrilege<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Samurai Legend<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Season of the Sun<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Secret Desires<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Selfish Love<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Shadow Star Narutaru<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Shamanic Princess<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Shootfighter Tekken<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Silent Service<br />
|<br />
|special<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Sin Sorority<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Sins of the Sisters<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Slave Market<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Slayers - Super Explosive Demon Story<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Slayers Premium<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Slayers Special<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Sound of Waves<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Spaceship Agga Ruter<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Spirit Warrior<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Spirit Warrior [2]<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Sprite: Between Two Worlds<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Square Of The Moon<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Stepmother's Sin<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Stepsister<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Strange Love<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Student Days<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Takegami - Guardian of Darkness<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Tales of Seduction<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Temptation<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|The Humanoid<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|The Sword of Shibito<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|The Urotsuki<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|The World of Narue<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|The World of Narue<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|Expired (Picked up by ADV Films)<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|They Were 11<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Time Bokan<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Time Stranger<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Time Traveler Ai<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Treasure Hunter Jubei<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|TriAngel<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Twin Angels<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|U-Jin Brand<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Urotsukidoji<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Urotsukidoji<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Venus 5<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Venus Wars<br />
|<br />
|movie<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Vixens<br />
|<br />
|Series<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Weather Woman<br />
|<br />
|manga<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Wild Cardz<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Wrath of the Ninja - The Yotoden Movie<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Xpress Train<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Xtra Credit<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Expired<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Yotoden<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|CPM<br />
|Yu Yu Hakusho<br />
|<br />
|movie 2<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Otherwise involved==<br />
<pre><br />
Alien 9 (special) : Audio Post Production Services<br />
Arcade Gamer Fubuki (TV) : Recording Studio<br />
Gall Force 2 - Destruction (OAV) : Audio Post Production<br />
Gall Force 3 - Stardust War (OAV) : Audio Post Production<br />
Genocyber (OAV) : Soundtrack<br />
La Blue Girl (OAV) : Distributor, Production<br />
Labyrinth of Flames (OAV) : Dubbing<br />
MD Geist (OAV) : Production, Soundtrack<br />
MD Geist II - Death Force (OAV) : Production, Soundtrack<br />
Seishun Anime Zenshu (TV) : Distributor<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Expired Licenses==<br />
<pre><br />
Night on the Galactic Railroad (movie) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/buried-treasure/2006-12-21<br />
Cyber City Oedo 808 (OVA) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Domain of Murder (OVA) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Grappler Baki (OVA) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Tokyo Babylon - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Patlabor (TV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Agent Aika (OVA)<br />
Angel Sanctuary (OVA)<br />
Mermaid Forest (TV)<br />
Wanna-Be's (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=960<br />
Virgin Fleet (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
Ultimate Teacher (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=727<br />
Tokyo Babylon 2 (OAV)<br />
The Laughing Target (OAV) -<br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2607<br />
The Heroic Legend Of Arslan (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/buried-treasure/2007-12-13<br />
Sohryuden - Legend of the Dragon Kings (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
Roots Search (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=724<br />
Patlabor (OAV)<br />
Mobile Police Patlabor - The New Files (OAV 2)<br />
Metal Fighter Miku (TV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=45<br />
Maris The Chojo (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2279<br />
Locke The Superman (movie) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=780<br />
Labyrinth of Flames (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
Hyper Speed GranDoll (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
Here Is Greenwood (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=504<br />
Harlock Saga (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
Fire Tripper (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=869<br />
Judge (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-05-29/cav-selling-off-cpm-titles<br />
Explorer Woman Ray (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=635<br />
Dream Hazard (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=3075 (currently licensed by Adult Source Media)<br />
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=581<br />
Crystal Triangle (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=563<br />
Blue Sonnet (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=528<br />
Birdy The Mighty (OAV) - <br />
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-14/central-park-media-discontinues-titles<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=Funimation=<br />
<br />
==Anime Licensed==<br />
(last updated: 12/18/08)<br />
<pre><br />
009-1<br />
Afro Samurai<br />
Afro Samurai - Resurrection<br />
Ah My Goddess S2<br />
Air (Movie)<br />
Air (TV)<br />
Air Gear TV<br />
Baccano<br />
Baki the Grappler (TV)<br />
Bakuretsu Tenshi -Tenshi Sairin (aka: Burst Angel: Infinity) (OAV) <br />
Baldr Force EXE Resolution<br />
Basilisk (TV)<br />
BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad<br />
Black Blood Brothers<br />
Black Cat (TV)<br />
Blade Of The Phantom Master (movie)<br />
Blue Gender (TV)<br />
Blue Gender: The Warrior (movie)<br />
Burst Angel (TV)<br />
Case Closed (TV)<br />
Claymore (TV)<br />
Comic Party Revolution<br />
Coyote Ragtime Show<br />
Crayon Shin-Chan<br />
D. Gray Man (TV)<br />
Darker Than Black (TV)<br />
Devil May Cry (TV)<br />
Dragon Ball (TV)<br />
Dragon Ball GT (TV)<br />
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (special)<br />
Dragon Ball Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies<br />
Dragon Ball Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle<br />
Dragon Ball Movie 3: Mystical Adventure<br />
Dragon Ball Movie 4: The Path to Power<br />
Dragon Ball Z (TV)<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 10: Broly: Second Coming<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 12<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 13<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 4: Lord Slug<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 6: Return of Cooler<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 7: Super Android 13<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 8: The Legendary Super Saiyan<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 9: Bojack Unbound<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks<br />
Fruits Basket (TV)<br />
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV)<br />
Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid (FMP:TSR) (TV)<br />
Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley<br />
Gad Guard (TV)<br />
Garasu no Kantai (Glass Fleet) (TV)<br />
Ghost Hunt (TV)<br />
Grappler Baki (TV)<br />
Gunslinger Girl (TV)<br />
Gunslinger Girl II: Teatrino (TV)<br />
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor TV<br />
Heroic Age (TV)<br />
Itsudatte My Santa (OVA)<br />
Jinki Extend<br />
Jyu Oh Sei (TV)<br />
Jigoku Shoujo (aka: Hell Girl) (TV) [First season]<br />
Kanon 2006 (TV)<br />
Kaze No Stigma (TV)<br />
KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple [First season]<br />
Kiddy Grade (TV)<br />
Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (aka: Rumbling Hearts) (TV)<br />
King Of Bandit Jing: Seventh Heaven<br />
Kodocha (TV)<br />
Kurau Phantom Memory<br />
Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora<br />
Le Chevalier D'Eon<br />
Love Hina (TV)<br />
Lupin III: Dead or Alive (movie)<br />
Lupin III: Dragon of Doom (special)<br />
Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus (movie)<br />
Lupin III: the Columbus Files (special)<br />
Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (special)<br />
Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (movie)<br />
Lupin III: Tokyo Crisis (special)<br />
Lupin III: Voyage to Danger (OAV)<br />
Lupin III: Walther P-38 (special)<br />
Magikano<br />
Mahou Sensei Negima (TV)<br />
Moeyo Ken<br />
Moonlight Mile<br />
Murder Princess<br />
Mushishi (TV)<br />
Negima!? (TV)<br />
Negima Spring and Summer OVAs<br />
Nerima Daikon Brothers<br />
Ookiku Furikabutte (aka: Big Wind-Up) (TV)<br />
One Piece (TV)<br />
One Piece Movie 8<br />
Origin: Spirits of the Past<br />
Ouran Host Club<br />
Pani Poni Dash<br />
Project Blue Earth SOS<br />
Pumpkin Scissors<br />
Red Garden<br />
Romeo x Juliet (TV)<br />
Sakura Taisen: Sumire (OAV)<br />
Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris (OAV)<br />
Samurai 7 (TV)<br />
Sasami: Magical Girl Club [Both seasons]<br />
Save Me! Lollipop (TV)<br />
School Rumble (TV)<br />
School Rumble: Ichi Gakki Hoshuu (OVA)<br />
School Rumble Ni Gakki (TV)<br />
Sgt. Frog<br />
Shigurui: Death Frenzy (TV)<br />
Shikabane Hime: Aka (TV)<br />
Shuffe! (TV)<br />
Slayers (TV)<br />
Slayers Next (TV)<br />
Slayers Try (TV)<br />
Solty Rei (TV)<br />
Sousei no Aquarion (TV)<br />
Speed Grapher (TV)<br />
Spider Riders<br />
Spiral (TV)<br />
Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry (TV)<br />
Sunabozu (aka: Desert Punk) (TV)<br />
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV)<br />
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 3<br />
Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou<br />
Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou 2nd Act<br />
Tsubasa Chronicles (TV) [First Season]<br />
Tsubasa Chronicles (TV) [Second Season]<br />
xxxHolic (TV)<br />
xxxHolic: The Movie<br />
The Galaxy Railways (TV)<br />
Trinity Blood (TV)<br />
Tsukuyomi ~ Moon Phase (TV)<br />
UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie<br />
Utawarerumono (TV)<br />
Vandread (TV)<br />
Venus Versus Virus<br />
Vexille<br />
Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso)<br />
The Wallflower<br />
Witchblade (TV)<br />
Xenosaga: The Animation<br />
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (TV)<br />
<br />
==Otherwise Involved==<br />
<br />
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade G Revolution (TV) : Distributor<br />
Beyblade (TV) : Distributor<br />
Blue Gender (TV) : Production<br />
Blue Gender: The Warrior (movie) : Post Production<br />
Burst Angel (TV) : Post Production<br />
Case Closed (TV) : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z (TV) : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks : Post Production<br />
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) : Post Production<br />
Gunslinger Girl (TV) : Post Production<br />
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (TV) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: $1 Money Wars (special) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: Voyage to Danger (OAV) : Released by<br />
Sakura Taisen: Sumire (OAV) : Post Production<br />
Shaman King (TV) : Distributor, Sub-licensed By (Uncut Distribution)<br />
Sonic X (TV) : Distributor<br />
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) : Distributor, Post Production<br />
Ultimate Muscle (TV) : Distributor<br />
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TV) : Distributor<br />
<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
--[[User:Arveene|Arveene]] 4:36am Feb 02, 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Disagreeable fansubs ==<br />
<br />
Removed ILA from the list.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
14:55:33 <@kureshii> i just realised that ILA is pretty much dead<br />
14:56:29 <@kureshii> their website is down, their channel is dead with a minimal population, they've hardly released anything in recent months, and they're just <br />
sitting around being asses<br />
14:56:42 <@kureshii> think it's time to take them off the DNU list?<br />
14:58:49 <@kureshii> oh, their torrents and shit are kinda dead too<br />
14:59:15 <@kureshii> so we can't possibly steal their leechers/seeders away when they don't even seem to have a distro of sorts<br />
15:12:56 <%newy> I don't see reasons against it<br />
15:15:21 <@Southrop> same<br />
15:15:22 <@Southrop> go for it<br />
</pre><br />
[[User:Raznak|kureshii]] 11:46, 16 September 2010 (UTC)</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=DO_NOT_UPLOAD&diff=4840DO NOT UPLOAD2010-09-16T11:43:44Z<p>Raznak: /* Disagreeable fansubs */</p>
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'''The following anime are absolutely not allowed on BakaBT:'''<br />
* Anime released in 2007 and later, and ''licensed'' by [[DO NOT UPLOAD#Section23 Films (ADV)|Section23 Films (SXION 23, formerly known as ADV)]] for ''publishing''<br />
:Site: http://www.advfilms.com/<br />
:ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=2<br />
:Site: http://www.section23films.com/<br />
:ANN Listing: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=8293<br />
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'''Anime/manga released by these groups will not be allowed on BakaBT:'''<br />
* Dattebayo (DB)<br />
:Site: http://www.dattebayo.com/<br />
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* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">I Love Anime (ILA)</span><br />
:Site: http://www.fapsubs.com/<br />
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=Section 23 Films (ADV)=<br />
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'''Sep 1 2009: A.D. Vision Inc Sells ADV Films Assets, Anime Network, Amusement Park Media'''<br />
([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-09-01/a.d-vision-inc-sells-adv-films-assets-anime-network-amusement-park-media News link])<br />
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ADV's licenses are now under Section 23 Films.<br />
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It was decided that ADV licenses from '''31 December 2006 and earlier''' are now allowed to be uploaded. The staff reserves his veto right on those releases, so not all shows that meet the requirement will necessarily be granted. High-profile Anime (e.g. Evangelion TV) will '''not''' be granted (until further notice).<br />
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==Anime licensed==<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 120%;"<br />
|-<br />
! Licensor !! English Title !! Romaji Title !! Release !! Status !! License Date<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku Dash!||||OVA||Active||July 10th 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku TV||||TV||Active||May 28th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Aura Battler Dunbine||||TV||Expired||July 7th 2001<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Azumanga Daioh||||TV||Active||April 20th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||BAST oF Syndrome||||TV||Expired||2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Battle Angel Alita||||OVA||Unknown||June 10th 1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||BeastMaster||||TV||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Best Student Council||||TV||Active||October 2nd 2006<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Birth||||OVA||Active||2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Blood Reign||||OVA||Active||December 7th 2000<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Blue Seed||||TV||Active||2001<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Blue Seed Beyond||||OVA||Unknown||September 23rd 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040||||TV||Active||April 28th 1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Burn Up Excess||||TV||Expired||June 10th 1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Burn Up W||||OVA||Expired||August 30th 2000<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Burn Up!||||OVA||Active||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Casshan: Robot Hunter||||OVA||Expired||2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Chance Pop Session||||TV||Active||September 23rd 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Colorful||||TV||Active||2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Conduct Zero||No Manners||Movie||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Cosplay Complex (for UK distribution)||||OVA||Active||June 10th 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Cromartie High School||||TV||Active||June 6th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Crying Freeman||||OVA||Expired (licensed by Discotek)||2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Dai-Guard||||TV||Expired||2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Dark Warrior||||OVA||Expired||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Darkside Blues||||Movie||Active (Picked up from CPM)||June 3rd 2009<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Debutante Detective Corps||||OVA||Unknown||2005<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Destroy All Monsters||||Movie||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Devil Hunter Yohko||||OVA||Active||1992<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Devil Lady||||TV||Expired||2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Diamond Daydreams||||TV||Active||October 24th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Divergence EVE||||TV||Active||2005<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Divergence EVE 2: Misaki Chronicles||||TV||Active||August 9th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||DNAngel||||TV||Active||July 4th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Doomed Megaopolis||||OVA||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Dragon Half||||OVA||Unknown||2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Eden's Bowy||||TV||Active||July 7th 2001<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Elfen Lied||||TV||Active||July 3rd 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ellcia||||OVA||Expired||April 29th 2006<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Enter...Zombie King||||Movie||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Excel Saga||||TV||Expired||February 15th 2000<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||E's Otherwise||||TV||Active||June 6th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Fist of the North Star, New||Shin Hokuto no Ken||OVA||Active||2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Five Star Stories, The||||Movie||Active||October 24th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Fuccons, The||||TV||Active||July 4th 2005<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Galaxy Fraulein Yuna||||OVA||Expired||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns||||OVA||1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gamera||||Movie||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gatchaman||||TV||Expired||Febuary 26th 2005<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Generator Gawl||||TV||Expired||April 28th 1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Get Backers||||TV||Unknown||2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Getter Robo: Armageddon||||OVA||Expired||July 18th 1999<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ghost Stories||||TV||Active||October 24th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gilgamesh||||TV||Active||July 3rd 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Girl from Phantasia||||OVA||Expired||2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Godannar||||TV||Active||October 24th 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Golden Boy||||OVA||Expired (Licensed by Media Blasters)||January 8th 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Grave Of The Fireflies||||Movie||Active (transferred from CPM)||May 5th 2009<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gravion||||TV||Active||July 4th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gravion Zwei||||TV||Active||July 3rd 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Grrl Power||||OVA||Expired||March 22nd 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gunsmith Cats||||OVA||Expired||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gude Crest: The Emblem of Gude||||OVA||Expired||1997<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Hakugei: The Legend of the Moby Dick||||TV||Active||June 3rd 2004<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Hanappe Bazooka||||OVA||Expired||1998<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Happy Lesson||||TV||Active||May 17th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Happy Lesson||||OVA||Expired||May 17th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Hello Kitty and Friends||||TV||Expired||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Hello Kitty's Animation Theater||||TV||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Hello Kitty's Paradise||||TV||Active||September 20th 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Iczelion||||OVA||Expired||1998<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Indian Summer||||OVA||Active||August 10th 2008<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kekko Kamen||||OVA||Active||2005<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ki*Me*Ra||||OVA||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kiba||||TV||Active||March 22nd 2008<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning||||Movie||Expired||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kimera||||OVA||Unknown||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||King of Bandit Jing||||TV||Active||July 10th 2002<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kino's Journey||||TV||Active||July 4th 2003<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Knights of the Zodiac||Saint Seiya||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Legend of Crystania||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Legend of the Mystical Ninja||||TV||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Luna Varga||||OVA||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Maburaho||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Super Dimension Fortress Macross, The||Chou Jikuu Yousai Macross||Series||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Madlax||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Magical Play||Mahou Yuugi||Series||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||MAPS||MAPS (1994)||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Martian Successor Nadesico||Kidou Senkan Nadeshiko||Series||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture||Kidou Senkan Nadeshiko: Prince of Darkness||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||MD Geist||||OVA||Active (transferred from CPM)<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Medabots||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Megami Paradise||||OVA||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Megaman||Rockman||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Megazone 23||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Mezzo D.S.A||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Monster Rancher||Monster Farm||Series||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||My Beautiful Girl Mari||||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||My Dear Marie||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Nadia: Secret of Blue Water||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Najica Blitz Tactics||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Neo Ranga||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Neo Tokyo||||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Neon Genesis Evangelion||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ninja Resurrection||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Noir||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Now and Then, Here and There||||TV||Active (transferred from CPM)<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Nurse Witch Komugi||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Once Upon a Time||||Movie||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Dirty Pair||Original Dirty Pair||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon||||Movie||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Orphen||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Orphen 2: Revenge||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Parasite Dolls||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Petite Princess Yucie||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Plastic Little||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Power Dolls||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Power Stone||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Pretear||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Princess Blade, The||||Movie||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Princess Nine||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Princess Tutu||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Puni Puni Poemi||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||RahXephon||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Robotech||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Robotech Remastered Extended Edition||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Robotech: Macross Saga||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Robotech: Masters||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Robotech: The New Generation||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ruin Explorers||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Rune Soldier||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Saiyuki||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sakura Diaries||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sakura Wars||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sakura Wars TV||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Samurai Gun||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Samurai X: Reflection||Rurouni Kenshin: Seisouhen||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Samurai X: Trust & Betrayal||Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Samurai X: The Motion Picture||Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Shadow Skill||Shadow Skill: Eigi||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Shuten Doji||Shuten Doji: The Star Hand Kid||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sister Princess||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Slayers Premium||||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Slayers Book Of Spells||Slayers Special||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sonic Soldier Borgman||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Spectral Force||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Steam Detectives||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Steel Angel Kurumi||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Steel Angel Kurumi 2||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Street Fighter||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Super Atragon||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Super Dimensional Calvary Southern Cross||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Super Gals (Season 1)||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Super Milk-Chan Show, The||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||The Place Promised in Our Early Days||Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Those Who Hunt Elves||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Those Who Hunt Elves II||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Voices of a Distant Star||Hoshi no Koe||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Wandaba Style||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Wedding Peach||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Wild Arms||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||World of Narue||Narue no Sekai||TV||Active (transferred from CPM)<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||You're Under Arrest Specials||||TV||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||You're Under Arrest: The Movie||||Movie||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Yugo The Negotiator||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Yumeria||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Zaion: I Wish You Were Here||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Prefectural Earth Defense Force||||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Nanaka 6/17||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||This Ugly Yet Beautiful World||Kono Minikuku mo Utsukushii Sekai||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Variable Geo||||OVA||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Manga licensed==<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 120%;"<br />
|-<br />
! Licensor !! English Title !! Romaji Title !! Release !! Status<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||50 Rules for Teenagers||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||A Little Snow Fairy Sugar||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Angel/Dust||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Angel/Dust Neo||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Anne Freaks||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Apocalypse Meow||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Aria||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by TokyoPop)<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Azumanga Daioh||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by Yen Press)<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Blue Inferior||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||By The Sword||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Cat Girl Nuku Nuku||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Chrono Crusade||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Cromartie High School||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Daemon Hunters||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Dark Water||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Demon City Hunter||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Demon City Shinjuku||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Demon City Babylon||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Desert Coral||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Dream Gold||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Enmusu||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Figure 17||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||First King Adventure||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Full Metal Panic||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Full Metal Panic: Overload||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission||||Resource Book||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gadirok||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Gadget||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Gamerz Heaven||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gate||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gunparade March||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Gunslinger Girl||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Happy Lesson||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Jinki:Extend||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Kagerou-Nostalgia||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ki*Me*Ra||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Kids Joker||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Kyrie||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Lagoon Engine Einsatz||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Line||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Lagoon Engine Einsatz||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Maburaho||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||More Starlight To Your Heart||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Mystical Prince Yoshida-kun!||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Najica Blitz Tactics||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Noodle Fighter Miki||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Once Upon a Glashma||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Orphen||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Pastel Green Spell||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Peace Maker Kurogane||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by TokyoPop)<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Pretear||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Princess Tutu||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Quantum Mistake||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Rahxephon Bible: Analysis Phase||||Resource Book||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Ray||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||R²||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Saint Marie||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Seven of Seven||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sky Blade Sword Of The Heavens||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Steel Angel Kurumi||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Sweet and Sensitive||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Taimashin||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Tactics||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by TokyoPop)<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Tengai Retrogical||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||Those Who Hunt Elves||||Manga||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||The Boss||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||The Ruler of the Land||||Manhwa||Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|SXION23||To Heart||||Manga||Active<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Vaizard||||Manga||Expired<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Yotsuba&!||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by YenPress)<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Your and My Secret||||Manga||Expired (Licensed by TokyoPop)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=Funimation=<br />
Updated licensing information can be found on [http://www.funimation.com/f_index.cfm?page=copy Funimation's Licensing page]. For those not residing in the US, a mirror is accessible [http://changedmy.name/funimation-license-mirror/ here].<br />
<br />
==Anime Licensed==<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 120%;"<br />
|-<br />
! Licensor !! English Title !! Romaji Title !! Release !! Status<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||009-1||009-1||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||A Certain Magical Index||Toaru Majutsu no Index||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||A Certain Scientific Railgun||Toaru Kagaku no Railgun||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Afro Samurai||Afro Samurai||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Afro Samurai - Resurrection||Afro Samurai : RESURRECTION||Movie||Active||<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ah My Goddess: Everyone has Wings (S2)||Aa! Megami Sama: Sorezore no Tsubasa||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Air the Movie||Gekijouban Air||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Air||Air||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ai Yori Aoshi||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Air Gear||Air Gear||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Aquarion||Sousei no Aquarion ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Armitage III||||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Baccano!||Baccano!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts||Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Baki the Grappler||Grappler Baki||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Burst Angel||Bakuretsu Tenshi||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Burst Angel - Infinity||Bakuretsu Tenshi - Infinity||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||BALDR FORCE EXE Resolution||BALDR FORCE EXE Resolution||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Bamboo Blade||Bamboo Blade||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Basilisk||Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Beck - Mongolian Chop Squad||BECK||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Big Windup!||Ookiku Furikabutte||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Birdy the Mighty DECODE||Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Black Blood Brothers||Black Blood Brothers||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Black Cat||Black Cat||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Black Butler||Kuroshitsuji||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Black Butler 2||Kuroshitsuji 2||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail||Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Blade Of The Phantom Master||Shin Angyo Onshi||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Blassreiter||Blassreiter||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Blessing of the Campanella||Shukufuku no Campanella||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Blue Gender||Blue Gender||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Blue Gender: The Warrior||Blue Gender: The Warrior||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Casshern Sins||Casshern Sins||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Chaos;HEAd||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Chrome Shelled Regios||Kōkaku no Regios||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Chrono Crusade|| ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Claymore||Claymore||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Comic Party Revolution (2005)||Comic Party Revolution||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Coyote Ragtime Show||Coyote Ragtime Show||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Crayon Shin-Chan||Crayon Shin Chan||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||D. Gray Man||D. Gray Man||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dance in the Vampire Bund||Dance in the Vampire Bund||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Darker Than Black||Kuro no Keiyakusha||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor||Darker Than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Densetsu no Yūsha no Densetsu||The Legend of the Legendary Heroes||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Desert Punk||Sunabouzu||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Detective Conan - Case Closed||Meitantei Conan||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Detective Conan - Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper<br>Detective Conan - Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target<br />
|Meitantei Conan: Tokei Jikake no Matenrou<br>Meitantei Conan: Juuyonbanme no Target<br />
|Movie<br />
|Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Devil May Cry||Devil May Cry||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Disgaea||Makai Senki Disgaea||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball||Dragon Ball||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball GT||Dragon Ball GT||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy||Dragon Ball GT: Goku Gaiden! Yuuki no Akashi wa Suushinchuu||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies||Dragon Ball: Shen long no densetsu||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Movie 3: Mystical Adventure||Dragon Ball: Makafushigi Daibouken||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Movie 4: The Path to Power||Dragon Ball: Saikyou e no Michi||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z||Dragon Ball Z||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone||Dragon Ball Z: Ora no Gohan wo Kaese!!||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest||Dragon Ball Z: Konoyo de Ichibaniyatsu||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might||Dragon Ball Z: Chikyuu Marugoto Chou Kessen||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 4: Lord Slug||Dragon Ball Z: Chou Seiyajin de Son Goku||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge||Dragon Ball Z: Tobikkiri no Saikyou tai Saikyou||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 6: Return of Cooler||Dragon Ball Z: Geketou!! Hyaku Oku Power no Senshitachi||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 7: Super Android 13||Dragon Ball Z: Kyokugen Battle! San Daichou Seiyajin||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 8: The Legendary Super Saiyan||Dragon Ball Z: Moetsukiro!! Nessen - Hagesen - Chou Gekisen||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 9: Bojack Unbound||Dragon Ball Z: Ginga Girigiri!! Bucchigiri no Sugoi Yatsu ||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 10: Broly - Second Coming||Dragon Ball Z: Kiken Nafutari! Chou Senshi wa Nemuretai||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly||Dragon Ball Z: Chou Senshi Gekiha!! Katsuno wa Ore da ||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 12||Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Goku to Vegita||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Z Movie 13||Dragon Ball Z: Ryuu Kobushi Bakuhatsu!! Goku ga Yaraneba Takaga Yaru ||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Dragon Ball Kai||Dragon Ball Z Kai||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Eden of the East||Higashi no Eden||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone||Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Evangelion: 2.0 You Can [Not] Advance||Evangelion Shin Gekijōban: Ha||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fooly Cooly||FLCL, Furi Kuri||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fruits Basket||Fruits Basket||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fullmetal Alchemist||Hagane no Renkinjutsushi||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa||Gekijouban Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Shambala o Yuku Mono||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood||Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (2009)||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Full Metal Panic!||Full Metal Panic||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu||Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley||Garakuta-doori no Stain||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ga-Rei: Zero||Ga-Rei -Zero- ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gad Guard||Gad Guard||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo-||Gankutsuou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gantz|| ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ginmaku Hetalia - Axis Powers Paint it, White [Shiroku Nure!]|| ||Movie||Active <br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Glass Fleet||Garasu no Kantai||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ghost Hunt||Ghost Hunt||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter||Grappler Baki OVA||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gungrave||Gungrave||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gunslinger Girl||Gunslinger Girl||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino||Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Hana <span style="color:red;">(?)</span><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||GUNxSWORD||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Haibane Renmei||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Heaven's Lost Property||Sora no Otoshimono||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Heat Guy J||Heat Guy J||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Heroic Age||Heroic Age||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||House of Five Leaves||Sarai-ya Goyou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ichi (2008)||Ichi||Live-Action||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ikkitousen (Season 1)||Ikki Tousen ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven||Ou Dorobou Jing in Seventh Heaven||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Jinki Extend||Jinki Extend||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Hell Girl||Jigoku Shoujo||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Hellsing||Hellsing||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Hellsing Ultimate||Hellsing Ultimate||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Hetalia - Axis Powers|| ||TV||Active <br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Hetalia World Series|| ||TV||Active <br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kaleido Star|| ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kamichu!||Kamichu!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kanon (2006)||Kanon (2006)||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kaze No Stigma||Kaze no Stigma||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple (Season 1)||Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Ken`ichi ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kiddy Grade||Kiddy Grade||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kodocha||Kodomo no Omocha||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Kurau Phantom Memory||Kurau Phantom Memory||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Last Exile||Last Exile||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Le Chevalier D'Eon||Le Chevalier D'Eon||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Linebarrels of Iron||Kurogane no Linebarrels||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Love Hina||Rabu Hina||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Love and Honor <span style="color:red;">(?)</span><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Dead or Alive||Rupan Sansei: Dead or Alive||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Dragon of Doom||Rupan Sansei: Moeyo Zantetsuken||Special||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus||Rupan Sansei: Kutabare! Nostradamus||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: The Columbus Files||Rupan Sansei: Ai no da capo - Fujiko's Unlucky Days||Special||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure ||Rupan Sansei: Harimao no Zaiho wo oe!!||Special||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini||Rupan Sansei: Twilight Gemini no Himitsu||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Tokyo Crisis||Rupan Sansei: Honou no Kioku - Tokyo Crisis||Special||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Voyage to Danger||Rupan Sansei: Rupan Ansatsu Shirei||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Lupin III: Walther P-38||Rupan Sansei: Walusa P38||Special||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Magikano||Magikano||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Mahou Sensei Negima!||Negima!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Mahou Sensei Negima! OVA Haru||Negima!? Haru Supesharu!?||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Mahou Sensei Negima! OVA Natsu||Negima!? Natsu Supesharu!?||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Mnemosyne||Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Moon Phase||Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Moonlight Mile||Moonlight Mile||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Moyashimon||Moyashimon||Live Action||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Murder Princess||Murder Princess||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Mushishi||Mushi-Shi||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||My Bride is a Mermaid||Seto no Hanayome||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||My Santa||Itsudatte My Santa!||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Nabari no Ou||Nabari no Ou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Negima!?||Negima!?||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Nerima Daikon Brothers||Nerima Daikon Brothers||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Okamisan||Ōkami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||One Piece||One Piece||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||One Piece Movie 8||One Piece: Episode of Arabasta - Sabaku no Oujo to Kaizoku-tachi ||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Origin - Spirits of the Past||Gin`iro no Kami no Agito||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ouran High School Host Club||Ouran Koukou Host Club||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Paniponi Dash!||Paniponi Dash!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Peach Girl||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Peace Maker||Peace Maker Kurogane ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Phantom Requiem For The Phantom<br />
|<br />
|TV<br />
|Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Planet of the Beast King||Juuousei||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Project Blue Earth SOS||Project Blue Chikyuu SOS||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Pumpkin Scissors||Pumpkin Scissors||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Ragnarok the Animation||Ragnarok the Animation||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||RAINBOW||Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Red Garden||RED GARDEN||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles<br />
|<br />
|OVA<br />
|Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Rideback||||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Rosario + Vampire||Rosario to Vampire ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Rosario + Vampire Capu2||Rosario to Vampire Capu2||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Romeo x Juliet||Romeo x Juliet||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Rumbling Hearts||Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sakura Wars Sumire||Sakura Taisen: Kanzaki Sumire Intai Kinen ~ Su Mi Re ~ ||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris||Sakura Taisen: Ecole de Paris||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Samurai 7||Samurai 7||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sasami: Magical Girls Club (Season 1 & 2)||Sasami -Mahou Shoujo Club-||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Save Me! Lollipop||Mamotte! Lollipop ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||School Rumble||School Rumble||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||School Rumble: Extra Class||School Rumble: Ichi Gakki Hoshuu||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||School Rumble 2nd Term||School Rumble Ni Gakki||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sekirei||Sekirei||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sekirei - Pure Engagement||Sekirei - Pure Engagement||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Serial Experiments Lain||Serial Experiments Lain||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sengoku Basara||Sengoku Basara||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sengoku Basara 2||Sengoku Basara 2||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Sgt. Frog||Keroro Gunsou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shakugan no Shana||Shakugan no Shana||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shakugan no Shana||Shakugan no Shana||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shakugan no Shana Second||Shakugan no Shana 2||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shattered Angels||Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shigurui: Death Frenzy||Shigurui||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Corpse Princess||Shikabane Hime: Aka<br>Shikabane Hime: Kuro||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shiki||Shiki||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Shuffle!||Shuffle!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Slayers||Slayers||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Slayers Next||Slayers Next||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Slayers Try||Slayers Try||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Solty Rei||Solty Rei||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Soul Eater||Soul Eater||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Speed Grapher||Speed Grapher||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Spice and Wolf||Ookami to Koushinryou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Spiral||Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna||TV||Inactive<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry||Soukou no Strain||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Strike Witches (2008)||Strike Witches||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Strike Witches 2|| ||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Summer Wars|| ||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Synesthesia <span style="color:red;">(?)</span>|| || ||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi in Tokyo||Shin Tenchi Muyo||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! GXP||Tenchi Muyo! GXP||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! Movie 1: Tenchi in Love||Tenchi Muyo! in Love||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness||Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! Movie 3: Tenchi Forever||Tenchi Muyo! in Love 2: Haruka naru omoi||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (1-3)||Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Muyo! The Night Before The Carnival||Tenchi Muyo! Omatsuri Zenjitsu no Yoru!||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tenchi Universe||Tenchi Muyo!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Texhnolyze||Texhnolyze||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Galaxy Railways||Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor||Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)||OVA||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Sacred Blacksmith||Seiken no Blacksmith||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Tatami Galaxy||Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Tower of Druaga -the Aegis of Uruk-<br>The Tower of Druaga -the Sword of URUK-||Druaga no Tower ~the Aegis of URUK~<br>Druaga no Tower ~the Sword of URUK~||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||The Wallflower||Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tokyo Majin||Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou 2nd Act||Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou Tou Dai Ni Maku||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Trigun||Trigun||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Trigun: Badlands Rumble||Trigun: Badlands Rumble||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Trinity Blood||Trinity Blood||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE||Tsubasa: Chronicle||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE The Movie: Princess of the Birdcage Kingdom||Tsubasa Chronicle - Torikago no Kuni no Himegimi||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie||UFO Princess Valkyrie||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Utawarerumono||Utawarerumono||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Vandread||Vandread||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Vandread: The Second Stage||Vandread: The Second Stage||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Vandread Integral ||Vandread Taidouhen||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Vandread Turbulence ||Vandread Gekitouhen||OAV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Vexille||Vexille - 2077 Nihon Sakoku||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Welcome to the NHK||NHK ni Youkoso!||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Witchblade||Witchblade||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||X TV||X TV||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||X OVA: Episode 0||X OVA: Episode 0||OVA||Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Xenosaga - The Animation||Xenosaga THE ANIMATION||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||xxxHolic||xxxHolic||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||xxxHolic - The Movie - A Midsummer Night`s Dream||Gekijouban xxxHOLiC - Manatsu no Yo no Yume||Movie||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files||Yuu Yuu Hakusho||TV||Active<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Venus vs Virus||Venus vs Virus||TV||Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Spider Riders||Spider Riders||TV||Unknown*<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation<br />
|Moeyo Ken<br />
|Moeyo Ken<br />
|<br />
|Unknown*<br />
|}<br />
<nowiki>* not in Funi's list of licenses, but stated as Funi-licensed in ANN</nowiki><br />
<br />
==OSTs Licensed==<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellspacing="0" style="font-size: 120%;"<br />
|-<br />
! Licensor !! English Title !! Release !! Status<br />
|-<br />
|Funimation||Fullmetal Alchemist TV||OST||Active<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Otherwise Involved==<br />
<pre><br />
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade G Revolution (TV) : Distributor<br />
Beyblade (TV) : Distributor<br />
Blue Gender (TV) : Production<br />
Blue Gender: The Warrior (movie) : Post Production<br />
Burst Angel (TV) : Post Production<br />
Case Closed (TV) : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z (TV) : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 1: The Deadzone : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 2: The World's Strongest : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Movie 3: The Tree of Might : Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku : Post Production<br />
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks : Post Production<br />
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) : Post Production<br />
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (TV) : Distributor<br />
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (OAV) : Distributor<br />
Gunslinger Girl (TV) : Post Production<br />
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (TV) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: $1 Money Wars (special) : Distributor<br />
Lupin III: Voyage to Danger (OAV) : Released by<br />
Sakura Taisen: Sumire (OAV) : Post Production<br />
Shaman King (TV) : Distributor, Sub-licensed By (Uncut Distribution)<br />
Sonic X (TV) : Distributor<br />
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) : Distributor, Post Production<br />
Ultimate Muscle (TV) : Distributor<br />
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TV) : Distributor<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Others =<br />
<br />
==Removed by Request==<br />
===Aniplex===<br />
<pre><br />
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (TV)<br />
Full Metal Alchemist Premium Collection (OVA)<br />
Kara no Kyoukai (movie)<br />
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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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!width="30%"|Try not to offer:<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Video<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Codecs:''' Xvid, H.264/AVC<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' AVI, MKV, MP4<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' Softsubs<br />
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'''Codecs:''' WMV, RM, QT, etc<br /><br />
'''Containers:''' MPG, OGM, RM, etc<br /><br />
'''Subtitles:''' hardsubs<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_format_(digital) Containers] picked for support and acceptance for anime-viewing.<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codec Codec] selection is balanced for compression efficiency and community acceptance.<br /><br />
Softsubs are preferred for flexibility.<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Audio<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy Lossy]: MP3<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless Lossless]: FLAC<br />
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OGG, APE, TTA<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Widespread support & acceptance preferred.<br /><br />
Open-source formats preferred.<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Scans<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' ZIP, RAR<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' 7z, GZip<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
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|offer-making walkthrough]] for manga archival.<br />
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|-valign="top"<br />
|width="10%"|Light Novels<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' PDF<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' DOC, DOCX, WRI, RTF, TXT, etc.<br />
|width="30%"|<br />
Still experimental.<br />
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Preferences are further detailed below. There are some exceptions to these guidelines.<br />
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=Video=<br />
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 />
Under certain circumstances listed below, we may grant some releases under video group D:<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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'''Note:''' Offers for a release might not be accepted if a better/preferred version is on the way.<br />
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==Exceptions to Guidelines==<br />
The following exceptions apply:<br />
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====Exception 1====<br />
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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==Other Guidelines==<br />
Re-muxing of audio and subtitle tracks from other groups is generally discouraged.<br />
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 />
Keep group releases intact as far as possible.<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 />
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=Soundtracks=<br />
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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=Other=<br />
If in doubt, remember our mantra: '''Quality over quantity'''<br />
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Do read the [[How to make an offer|walkthrough to making a torrent offer]] if it is your first time making one.<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.com/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Format_Preferences&diff=2301Format Preferences2010-05-25T08:11:17Z<p>Raznak: /* Video Groupings */</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/Container_format_(digital) Containers] picked for support and acceptance for anime-viewing.<br /><br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossy Lossy]: MP3<br /><br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless Lossless]: FLAC<br />
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OGG, APE, TTA<br />
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Open-source formats preferred.<br />
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'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' ZIP, RAR<br />
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'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Archives:''' 7z, GZip<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|offer-making walkthrough]] for manga archival.<br />
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|width="10%"|Light Novels<br />
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'''Images:''' PNG, JPG<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' PDF<br />
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'''Images:''' GIF, BMP, TIFF<br /><br />
'''Documents:''' DOC, DOCX, WRI, RTF, TXT, etc.<br />
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Still experimental.<br />
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Preferences are further detailed below. There are some exceptions to these guidelines.<br />
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=Video=<br />
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 comparable or better in all aspects compared to 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 />
Under certain circumstances listed below, we may grant some releases under video group D:<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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'''Note:''' Offers for a release might not be accepted if a better/preferred version is on the way.<br />
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==Exceptions to Guidelines==<br />
The following exceptions apply:<br />
<br />
====Exception 1====<br />
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 />
<br />
====Exception 2====<br />
We're still thinking.<br />
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==Other Guidelines==<br />
Re-muxing of audio and subtitle tracks from other groups is generally discouraged.<br />
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 />
Keep group releases intact as far as possible.<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 />
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=Soundtracks=<br />
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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=Other=<br />
If in doubt, remember our mantra: '''Quality over quantity'''<br />
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Do read the [[How to make an offer|walkthrough to making a torrent offer]] if it is your first time making one.<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.com/index.php?board=4.0 Uploader's Forum].</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2300FAQ2010-05-25T05:37:06Z<p>Raznak: /* What's the difference between seeding and uploading? */</p>
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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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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| 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 />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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://www.BakaBT.com/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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<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
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|-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 am warned, what do I do?|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 />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Log in to your BakaBT account and re-download the torrent from the site.<br />
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<br />
'''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 />
<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 />
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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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
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|}<br />
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<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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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<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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==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://www.bakabt.com/offer.php Offered] or [http://www.bakabt.com/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 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 />
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<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'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====<br />
<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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.com/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 />
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= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
<br />
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<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 />
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<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://www.BakaBT.com/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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<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 />
An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<br />
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<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 />
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<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2299FAQ2010-05-25T05:35:45Z<p>Raznak: /* What's the difference between seeding and uploading? */</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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;">"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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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.com/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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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=== 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.<br />
''Seeding'' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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'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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2298FAQ2010-05-25T05:35:02Z<p>Raznak: /* Can I login from different computers/IPs? */</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page].<br />
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====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
<br />
Use [http://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==User Classes==<br />
<br />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
<br />
Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent Error Messages==<br />
<br />
{|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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I am warned, what do I do?|warned]].<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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#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 />
<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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
<br />
|}<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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
<br />
<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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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 />
<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'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it====<br />
<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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.com/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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
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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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2297FAQ2010-05-25T05:33:43Z<p>Raznak: /* I got a warning/was suspended/might be banned, what do I do? */</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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| 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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| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.<br />
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====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 am warned, what do I do?|warned]].<br />
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Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
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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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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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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: use of this client is not allowed on our tracker, please see http://www.bakabt.com/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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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.com/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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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<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 />
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 />
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<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 />
<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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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 />
<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 />
<br />
==Torrenting Issues==<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.com/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.com/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 />
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<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://www.BakaBT.com/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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<br />
<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 />
An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<br />
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<br />
<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 />
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<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=2296The BakaBT Website2010-05-25T05:28:35Z<p>Raznak: </p>
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<div>=Header=<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
[[File:Header.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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<br />
===1 - Quick links===<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Help Form'''||A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Adopt'''||A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Top 10'''||Some nice statistics.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Banners'''||A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Forums'''||Go to the forums, where you can ask questions about torrents and the site, or just chat with other BakaBT users.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Blog'''||The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.<br />
|-<br />
||'''IRC'''||Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Web IRC'''||Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Rules'''||Read this.<br />
|-<br />
||'''FAQ'''||And this.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Wiki'''||What you're on.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Random'''||Takes you to a random torrent.<br />
|}<br />
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===2 - RSS===<br />
<br />
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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Browse'''||Browse all torrents on the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Media'''||Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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===4 - Login===<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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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<br />
=Userpage=<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
[[File:Userpage.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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<br />
===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://www.bakabt.com/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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<br />
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===2 - User info===<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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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{|border="1px"<br />
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||'''Join Date'''||Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Last Seen'''||The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Uploaded'''||Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Downloaded'''||Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bonus'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
|-<br />
||'''Donated'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Freeleech'''||Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] period.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Share Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<br />
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||'''Seeding'''||Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Seeded'''||Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Leeching'''||Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Incomplete'''||Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Leeched'''||Torrents for which the user has downloaded more than they have uploaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is less than 1.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Uploaded'''||Torrents the user has uploaded through [[How_to_make_an_offer|the offer system]]; rejected offers appear here until pruned.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bookmarked'''||Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Wishlist'''||Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<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|Report this torrent]] for not following the rules.<br />Power users only.<br />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Type'''||Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<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.com/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 />
|}<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 />
<br />
This tutorial will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
<br />
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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?<br />
<br />
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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
Regards<br /><br />
[http://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=2295The BakaBT Website2010-05-25T05:25:53Z<p>Raznak: /* 9 - Statistics */</p>
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<div>=Header=<br />
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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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Help Form'''||A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Adopt'''||A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.<br />
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||'''Top 10'''||Some nice statistics.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Banners'''||A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Forums'''||Go to the forums, where you can ask questions about torrents and the site, or just chat with other BakaBT users.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Blog'''||The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.<br />
|-<br />
||'''IRC'''||Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Web IRC'''||Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Media'''||Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
[[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://www.bakabt.com/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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Join Date'''||Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Last Seen'''||The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Uploaded'''||Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Downloaded'''||Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bonus'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
|-<br />
||'''Donated'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Freeleech'''||Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[FAQ#Freeleech|freeleech]] period.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Share Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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===5 - Tabs===<br />
<br />
Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Seeding'''||Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Seeded'''||Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Leeching'''||Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Incomplete'''||Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Leeched'''||Torrents for which the user has downloaded more than they have uploaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is less than 1.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Uploaded'''||Torrents the user has uploaded through [[How_to_make_an_offer|the offer system]]; rejected offers appear here until pruned.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bookmarked'''||Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Wishlist'''||Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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===6 - Categories===<br />
<br />
Torrents that match the filtering applied by the options in [[Userpage#5_-_Tabs|5]]. You can sort by clicking on the respective category.<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''S/L'''||Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Size'''||Size of the torrent data.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Up'''||The user's recorded upload for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Down'''||The user's recorded download for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<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|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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{|border="1px"<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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{|border="1px"<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.com/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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=2294The BakaBT Website2010-05-25T05:25:06Z<p>Raznak: /* 4 - Public user information */</p>
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<div>=Header=<br />
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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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{|border="1px"<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 />
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===3 - Navigation===<br />
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{|border="1px"<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://www.bakabt.com/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 [[Userpage#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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{|border="1px"<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|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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Type'''||Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Size'''||Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Completed'''||How many people have finished downloading the torrent.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Last activity'''||[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]<br />
|-<br />
||'''Peers'''||The swarm overview.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Freeleech'''||Whether the torrent benefits from [[Freeleech|freeleech]] or not.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Added'''||When this torrent was added to the pool.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Snatches'''||Number of times the .torrent file was downloaded.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Last Seed'''||How much time has passed since a new seed has entered the swarm.<br />
|}<br />
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===10 - Filelist===<br />
<br />
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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<br />
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===11 - Peerlist===<br />
<br />
Detailed information about the swarm.<br />Power users only.<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''User/IP'''||A link to the user's profile, or an IP address for users connected via the public key.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Upl.'''||Total amount uploaded of this torrent.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Downl.'''||Total amount downloaded.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Ratio'''||Uploaded / Downloaded for this torrent. This is the field that the list is sorted by.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Complete'''||How much of the torrent the user has downloaded.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Time'''||The time elapsed since the torrent was last started [[http://forums.BakaBT.com/index.php?topic=15188.msg352939#msg352939 verify?]]<br />
|-<br />
||'''Idle'''||Time since last announce.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Hts'''||Number of announces.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Client'''||The Bittorrent client being used.<br />
|}<br />
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===12 - Related===<br />
<br />
Other torrents bookmarked by users who bookmarked this torrent.<br />
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=Forum RSS Feed=<br />
<br />
This tutorial will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
<br />
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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<br />
<br />
==Preparation==<br />
<br />
First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?type=rss;action=.xml<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
* ;type=atom - Atom<br />
* ;type=rdf - RDF<br />
* ;type=rss - RSS 0.91<br />
* ;type=rss2 - RSS 2.0<br />
<br />
''Do not worry if this makes no sense at this time as it will all come together...''<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
The following is example expansions to the initial URL that can be added.<br />
<br />
* 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
* 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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<br />
==Creating the custom feed==<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br /><br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
BakaBT - Site Feedback & Rules (Topic Example)<br /><br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
::'''NOTE:'''<br />
::Now as we build the URL coding up, you must add a "semi-colon" ( ; ) after each addition to the URL.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
<font color="#000080">The Navy Blue</font> area defines the the topic or board that we wish to obtain a feed from.<br />
<br />
<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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<br />
===Examples===<br />
<br />
Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?<br />
<br />
Lets take the example of the first example feed above:<br />
<br />
BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2<br />
<br />
This one is labeled "BakaBT - New Torrent Requests".<br />
<br />
If you look at your browser's Address bar you will see something like this:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
So I will go from this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">board=3.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
To this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
'''<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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
So lets, pick a board as an example - Forum/Thread Games:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Check the Address bar in your browser:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Again: all we are interested in is the Board and the Numbers:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Once again I am going to copy and paste "board=41.0" into my prepared URL:<br /><br />
So this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
Becomes this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">board=41.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
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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<br />
===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 />
<br />
I hope that the BakaBT members will find this of some use it targeting feeds to their individual needs.<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask<br />
<br />
Regards<br /><br />
[http://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=2292Main Page2010-05-25T05:20:16Z<p>Raznak: </p>
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<div>=Header=<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
[[File:Header.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]<br />
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<br />
===1 - Quick links===<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Help Form'''||A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Adopt'''||A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.<br />
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||'''Top 10'''||Some nice statistics.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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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||'''Wiki'''||What you're on.<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 />
<br />
<br />
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===3 - Navigation===<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Browse'''||Browse all torrents on the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Media'''||Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<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 />
<br />
Search currently accepted torrents. Searches according to your default browse options.<br />
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===7 - Stats===<br />
<br />
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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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://www.bakabt.com/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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{|border="1px"<br />
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||'''Join Date'''||Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Last Seen'''||The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bonus'''||Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 [[freeleech]] period.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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===5 - Tabs===<br />
<br />
Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
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||'''Seeding'''||Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Seeded'''||Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Leeching'''||Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Incomplete'''||Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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===6 - Categories===<br />
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Torrents that match the filtering applied by the options in [[Userpage#5_-_Tabs|5]]. You can sort by clicking on the respective category.<br />
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{|border="1px"<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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''S/L'''||Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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=Torrent Details=<br />
<br />
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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Bookmark'''||Keep this torrent listed in your bookmarks. Also used to calculate related torrents.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Wishlist'''||A list of torrents to download... sometime. You're notified when a torrent on your wishlist is swapped.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Notify Me'''||Sends you notifications when new comments are posted.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Report'''||[[FAQ#Report problems that I noticed|Report this torrent]] for not following the rules.<br />Power users only.<br />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''Type'''||Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Size'''||Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Completed'''||How many people have finished downloading the torrent.<br />
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||'''Last activity'''||[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]<br />
|-<br />
||'''Peers'''||The swarm overview.<br />
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||'''Freeleech'''||Whether the torrent benefits from [[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 />
|}<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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{|border="1px"<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.com/index.php?topic=15188.msg352939#msg352939 verify?]]<br />
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||'''Idle'''||Time since last announce.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Hts'''||Number of announces.<br />
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||'''Client'''||The Bittorrent client being used.<br />
|}<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 />
<br />
This tutorial will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?<br />
<br />
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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
Regards<br /><br />
[http://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=2290The BakaBT Website2010-05-25T04:55:26Z<p>Raznak: Formatting edits</p>
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<div>=Header=<br />
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[[File:Header.png|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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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==1 - Quick links==<br />
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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Banners'''||A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Forums'''||Go to the forums, where you can ask questions about torrents and the site, or just chat with other BakaBT users.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Blog'''||The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.<br />
|-<br />
||'''IRC'''||Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Web IRC'''||Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Rules'''||Read this.<br />
|-<br />
||'''FAQ'''||And this.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Wiki'''||What you're on.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Random'''||Takes you to a random torrent.<br />
|}<br />
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==2 - RSS==<br />
<br />
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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{|border="1px"<br />
|-<br />
||'''News'''||The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Browse'''||Browse all torrents on the site.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|-<br />
||'''Media'''||Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.<br />
|-<br />
||'''Settings'''||Where you can change account settings.<br />
|-<br />
||'''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 />
|}<br />
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==4 - Login==<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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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<br />
[[File:Userpage.png|thumb|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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 />
<br />
==1 - Friend Controls==<br />
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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
==2 - User info==<br />
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 />
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 />
<br />
===Join Date===<br />
Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
===Last Seen===<br />
The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
===Uploaded===<br />
Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.<br />
===Downloaded===<br />
Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.<br />
===Bonus===<br />
Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
===Donated===<br />
Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.<br />
===Freeleech===<br />
Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[freeleech]] period.<br />
===Bonus Points===<br />
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 />
===Share Ratio===<br />
Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.<br />
===Torrent Comments===<br />
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 />
Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.<br />
===Seeding===<br />
Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
===Seeded===<br />
Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.<br />
===Leeching===<br />
Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
===Incomplete===<br />
Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
===Leeched===<br />
Torrents for which the user has downloaded more than they have uploaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is less than 1.<br />
===Uploaded===<br />
Torrents the user has uploaded through [[How_to_make_an_offer|the offer system]]; rejected offers appear here until pruned.<br />
===Bookmarked===<br />
Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.<br />
===Wishlist===<br />
Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.<br />
===Notify===<br />
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 />
===Comment===<br />
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 />
<br />
==6 - Categories==<br />
Torrents that match the filtering applied by the options in [[Userpage#5_-_Tabs|5]]. You can sort by clicking on the respective category.<br />
===Category===<br />
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 />
<br />
===Name===<br />
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===<br />
Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.<br />
===Size===<br />
Size of the torrent data.<br />
===Up===<br />
The user's recorded upload for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
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===Down===<br />
The user's recorded download for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
===Ratio===<br />
The individual ratio of this torrent. The large, colourised number is up / down; the smaller, gray number is up / size. Inf indicates that the user has not downloaded any data of this torrent.<br />
<br />
=Torrent Details=<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Torrent-details.png|thumb|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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 />
<br />
==1 - Torrent icon==<br />
Torrent type. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
<br />
==2 - Torrent title==<br />
Title of the torrent.<br />
<br />
==3 - Keywords==<br />
The [[How_to_make_an_offer#Keywords|keywords (tags)]] associated with this torrent.<br />
<br />
==4 - Swap notice==<br />
Date the torrent was last swapped.<br />
<br />
==5 - Download==<br />
Click to download the .torrent file. Also listed is the size of the torrent.<br />
<br />
==6 - User interface==<br />
===Bookmark===<br />
Keep this torrent listed in your bookmarks. Also used to calculate related torrents.<br />
===Wishlist===<br />
A list of torrents to download... sometime. You're notified when a torrent on your wishlist is swapped.<br />
===Notify Me===<br />
Sends you notifications when new comments are posted.<br />
===Report===<br />
Report this torrent for not following the rules. [Specifically, for what? What *shouldn't* you use it for?]<br /> <br />
Power users only.<br />
<br />
==7 - Other versions box==<br />
Category box with the different [[Format_Preferences#Video_.27food-chain.27|video format alternatives]].<br />
<br />
==8 - Torrent info tabs==<br />
Tabs that provide interesting information about this torrent. Clicking leads to boxes 9-12.<br />
<br />
==9 - Statistics==<br />
===Type===<br />
Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
===Size===<br />
Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.<br />
===Completed===<br />
How many people have finished downloading the torrent.<br />
===Last activity===<br />
[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]<br />
===Peers===<br />
The swarm overview.<br />
===Freeleech===<br />
Whether the torrent benefits from [[Freeleech|freeleech]] or not.<br />
===Added===<br />
When this torrent was added to the pool.<br />
===Snatches===<br />
Number of times the .torrent file was downloaded.<br />
===Last Seed===<br />
How much time has passed since a new seed has entered the swarm.<br />
<br />
==10 - Filelist==<br />
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 />
<br />
==11 - Peerlist==<br />
Detailed information about the swarm.<br /><br />
Power users only.<br />
<br />
===User/IP===<br />
A link to the user's profile, or an IP address for users connected via the public key.<br />
===Upl.===<br />
Total amount uploaded of this torrent.<br />
===Downl.===<br />
Total amount downloaded.<br />
===Ratio===<br />
Uploaded / Downloaded for this torrent. This is the field that the list is sorted by.<br />
===Complete===<br />
How much of the torrent the user has downloaded.<br />
===Time===<br />
The time elapsed since the torrent was last started [[http://forums.BakaBT.com/index.php?topic=15188.msg352939#msg352939 verify?]]<br />
===Idle===<br />
Time since last announce.<br />
===Hts===<br />
Number of announces.<br />
===Client===<br />
The Bittorrent client being used.<br />
<br />
==12 - Related==<br />
Other torrents bookmarked by users who bookmarked this torrent.<br />
<br />
=Forum RSS Feed=<br />
<br />
<br />
This is a tutorial that will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==Preparation==<br />
First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?type=rss;action=.xml<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
* ;type=atom - Atom<br />
* ;type=rdf - RDF<br />
* ;type=rss - RSS 0.91<br />
* ;type=rss2 - RSS 2.0<br />
<br />
''Do not worry if this makes no sense at this time as it will all come together...''<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
The following is example expansions to the initial URL that can be added.<br />
<br />
* 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
* 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 />
<br />
==Creating the custom feed==<br />
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 />
<br />
BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br /><br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
BakaBT - Site Feedback & Rules (Topic Example)<br /><br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
===NOTE:===<br />
Now as we build the URL coding up, you must add a "semi-colon" ( ; ) after each addition to the URL.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
<font color="#000080">The Navy Blue</font> area defines the the topic or board that we wish to obtain a feed from.<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
Now that I have assembled the pieces, how do I define what Board(s) or Topic(s) I want a feed from?<br />
<br />
Lets take the example of the first example feed above:<br />
<br />
BakaBT - New Torrent Requests (Board Example)<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2<br />
<br />
This one is labeled "BakaBT - New Torrent Requests".<br />
<br />
If you look at your browser's Address bar you will see something like this:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
So I will go from this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">board=3.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
To this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
'''<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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
So lets, pick a board as an example - Forum/Thread Games:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Check the Address bar in your browser:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Again: all we are interested in is the Board and the Numbers:<br /><br />
*[[File:Forum-rss5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Once again I am going to copy and paste "board=41.0" into my prepared URL:<br /><br />
So this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">topic=22306.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
Becomes this:<br />
[http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;<font color="#000080">board=41.0</font>;limit=20;type=rss2]<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
I hope that the BakaBT members will find this of some use it targeting feeds to their individual needs.<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask<br />
<br />
Regards<br /><br />
[http://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=The_BakaBT_Website&diff=2289The BakaBT Website2010-05-25T04:43:42Z<p>Raznak: Merged BakaBT Website walkthrough pages</p>
<hr />
<div>=Header=<br />
<br />
[[File:Header.png|thumb|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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 />
<br />
==1 - Quick links==<br />
===Help Form===<br />
A form that transmits your problems to BakaBT staff.<br />
===Adopt===<br />
A list of torrents in dire need of adoption.<br />
===Top 10===<br />
Some nice statistics.<br />
===Banners===<br />
A display of all of the banners that rotate on reload.<br />
===Forums===<br />
Go to the forums, where you can ask questions about torrents and the site, or just chat with other BakaBT users.<br />
===Blog===<br />
The new BakaBT blog, filled with the rambings of Chiyachan and whoever else he coerces into it.<br />
===IRC===<br />
Information on how to get connected to BakaBT's IRC channel.<br />
===Web IRC===<br />
Access via the browser to the BakaBT IRC channel.<br />
===Rules===<br />
Read this.<br />
===FAQ===<br />
And this.<br />
===Wiki===<br />
What you're on.<br />
===Random===<br />
Takes you to a random torrent.<br />
<br />
==2 - RSS==<br />
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 />
<br />
==3 - Navigation==<br />
===News===<br />
The front page, filled with recent news about the site.<br />
===Browse===<br />
Browse all torrents on the site.<br />
===Offered===<br />
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 />
<br />
===Media===<br />
Jaru's attempt to create a browsing system of recently-granted offers that is based off of images, rather than text.<br />
===Settings===<br />
Where you can change account settings.<br />
===Messages===<br />
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 />
<br />
==4 - Login==<br />
Your username and a logout/login link.<br />
<br />
==5 - Donate button==<br />
Make one-time, or set up monthly, donations and get upload credit.<br />
<br />
==6 - Search field==<br />
Search currently accepted torrents. Searches according to your default browse options.<br />
<br />
==7 - Stats==<br />
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 />
<br />
=Userpage=<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Userpage.png|thumb|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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 />
<br />
==1 - Friend Controls==<br />
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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<br />
==2 - User info==<br />
The username and [[FAQ#User_Classes|user class]] of this user. Also, a flag representing the user's country of residence.<br />
<br />
==3 - Avatar==<br />
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 />
<br />
==4 - Public user information==<br />
<br />
===Join Date===<br />
Date user registered with BakaBT.<br />
===Last Seen===<br />
The last time they visited a page on BakaBT while logged in.<br />
===Uploaded===<br />
Amount uploaded through BakaBT, and average rate of upload.<br />
===Downloaded===<br />
Amount downloaded through BakaBT, and average rate of download.<br />
===Bonus===<br />
Amount of the upload credit earned by redeeming [[FAQ#What_are_bonus_torrents.3F|bonus points]].<br />
===Donated===<br />
Amount of the upload credit earned by donating to BakaBT.<br />
===Freeleech===<br />
Amount downloaded that was not counted towards total download, due to old [[freeleech]] period.<br />
===Bonus Points===<br />
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 />
===Share Ratio===<br />
Uploaded / Downloaded. There are different smilies for different ranges.<br />
===Torrent Comments===<br />
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 />
<br />
==5 - Tabs==<br />
Tabs to filter torrents based on various criteria.<br />
===Seeding===<br />
Torrents the user has finished downloading and is now solely uploading to other peers.<br />
===Seeded===<br />
Torrents for which the user has uploaded more than they have downloaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is greater than 1.<br />
===Leeching===<br />
Torrents the user is currently downloading.<br />
===Incomplete===<br />
Torrents the user has started downloading and is not currently downloading, but have not been recorded as having finished.<br />
===Leeched===<br />
Torrents for which the user has downloaded more than they have uploaded; their individual ratio for that torrent is less than 1.<br />
===Uploaded===<br />
Torrents the user has uploaded through [[How_to_make_an_offer|the offer system]]; rejected offers appear here until pruned.<br />
===Bookmarked===<br />
Torrents the user has bookmarked. Bookmarked torrents are aggregated for the Related Torrents section.<br />
===Wishlist===<br />
Torrents the user has wishlisted. Unlike Bookmarks, Wishlist data is not used anywhere else.<br />
===Notify===<br />
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 />
===Comment===<br />
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 />
<br />
==6 - Categories==<br />
Torrents that match the filtering applied by the options in [[Userpage#5_-_Tabs|5]]. You can sort by clicking on the respective category.<br />
===Category===<br />
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 />
<br />
===Name===<br />
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 />
<br />
===S/L===<br />
Number of seeders / leechers connected to the tracker for this torrent.<br />
===Size===<br />
Size of the torrent data.<br />
===Up===<br />
The user's recorded upload for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
<br />
===Down===<br />
The user's recorded download for this torrent. This number '''is''' reset when a torrent is swapped.<br />
===Ratio===<br />
The individual ratio of this torrent. The large, colourised number is up / down; the smaller, gray number is up / size. Inf indicates that the user has not downloaded any data of this torrent.<br />
<br />
=Torrent Details=<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Torrent-details.png|thumb|right|alt=Userpage as seen by other users|Reference image with pointed out sections.]]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 />
<br />
==1 - Torrent icon==<br />
Torrent type. One of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
<br />
==2 - Torrent title==<br />
Title of the torrent.<br />
<br />
==3 - Keywords==<br />
The [[How_to_make_an_offer#Keywords|keywords (tags)]] associated with this torrent.<br />
<br />
==4 - Swap notice==<br />
Date the torrent was last swapped.<br />
<br />
==5 - Download==<br />
Click to download the .torrent file. Also listed is the size of the torrent.<br />
<br />
==6 - User interface==<br />
===Bookmark===<br />
Keep this torrent listed in your bookmarks. Also used to calculate related torrents.<br />
===Wishlist===<br />
A list of torrents to download... sometime. You're notified when a torrent on your wishlist is swapped.<br />
===Notify Me===<br />
Sends you notifications when new comments are posted.<br />
===Report===<br />
Report this torrent for not following the rules. [Specifically, for what? What *shouldn't* you use it for?]<br /> <br />
Power users only.<br />
<br />
==7 - Other versions box==<br />
Category box with the different [[Format_Preferences#Video_.27food-chain.27|video format alternatives]].<br />
<br />
==8 - Torrent info tabs==<br />
Tabs that provide interesting information about this torrent. Clicking leads to boxes 9-12.<br />
<br />
==9 - Statistics==<br />
===Type===<br />
Type of torrent, one of OVA, Series, OST, Movie, Manga, Artbook or Music Video.<br />
===Size===<br />
Amount of hard disk space the torrent will take up when fully downloaded.<br />
===Completed===<br />
How many people have finished downloading the torrent.<br />
===Last activity===<br />
[Last time downloaded? Last time scraped?]<br />
===Peers===<br />
The swarm overview.<br />
===Freeleech===<br />
Whether the torrent benefits from [[Freeleech|freeleech]] or not.<br />
===Added===<br />
When this torrent was added to the pool.<br />
===Snatches===<br />
Number of times the .torrent file was downloaded.<br />
===Last Seed===<br />
How much time has passed since a new seed has entered the swarm.<br />
<br />
==10 - Filelist==<br />
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 />
<br />
==11 - Peerlist==<br />
Detailed information about the swarm.<br /><br />
Power users only.<br />
<br />
===User/IP===<br />
A link to the user's profile, or an IP address for users connected via the public key.<br />
===Upl.===<br />
Total amount uploaded of this torrent.<br />
===Downl.===<br />
Total amount downloaded.<br />
===Ratio===<br />
Uploaded / Downloaded for this torrent. This is the field that the list is sorted by.<br />
===Complete===<br />
How much of the torrent the user has downloaded.<br />
===Time===<br />
The time elapsed since the torrent was last started [[http://forums.BakaBT.com/index.php?topic=15188.msg352939#msg352939 verify?]]<br />
===Idle===<br />
Time since last announce.<br />
===Hts===<br />
Number of announces.<br />
===Client===<br />
The Bittorrent client being used.<br />
<br />
==12 - Related==<br />
Other torrents bookmarked by users who bookmarked this torrent.<br />
<br />
=Forum RSS Feed=<br />
<br />
<br />
This is a tutorial that will cover how to obtain specific RSS Feeds from Topics and Boards throughout BakaBT Forums.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
==Preparation==<br />
First let us start with a look at our default feed URL:<br />
http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=news;topic=22306;limit=20;type=rss http://forums.bakabt.com/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 />
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.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=3.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;topic=22306.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?action=.xml;sa=recent;board=41.0;limit=20;type=rss2 http://forums.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/user/648880/sgtevmckay.html The Sarge]</div>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2288FAQ2010-05-25T04:05:29Z<p>Raznak: /* I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! */</p>
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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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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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==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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::''<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.com/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.com/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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::<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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{| cellpadding="5" border="1"<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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| Appointed by Admins. Don't ask about becoming one.<br />
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====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 /><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 />
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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://www.BakaBT.com/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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!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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'''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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''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 />
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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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'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/webirc.php #bakabt-support] and we'll try to see what the problem actually is.<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.com/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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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=== 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
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 />
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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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 />
<br />
====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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2287FAQ2010-05-25T04:03:58Z<p>Raznak: /* I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail! */</p>
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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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your wishlist will show up under the 'Wishlist' tab (below your 'Bookmarked' tab).<br />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
On your userpage, the torrents you have put in your notify list will show up under the 'Notify' tab (below your 'Wishlist' tab).<br />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;;">Reporting Torrents</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::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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<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Comments</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::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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<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Forum Posts</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<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 />
::<br />
::The report link for forum posts is at the bottom-right corner of each forum post.</p><br />
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<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.BakaBT.com/index.php?topic=10172.0 this forum thread] and include a reason for suspicion.</p><br />
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<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Reporting Site Errors</span>''<br />
::<br />
::<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.com/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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<br />
<br />
::''<span style="font-size:116%;">Other Reports</span>''<br />
<br />
::<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://www.BakaBT.com/help.php help form]. '''Do not abuse this feature'''.</p><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==What information about me does BakaBT store? Is it secure?==<br />
<br />
We store your account information used for registration. your email is hidden from other users, and only shown to site staff.<br />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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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<br />
=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 />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<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 />
<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://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page].<br />
<br />
====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
<br />
Use [http://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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<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 />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
<br />
Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
<br />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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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<br />
==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://www.BakaBT.com/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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<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I am warned, what do I do?|warned]].<br />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
''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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|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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#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 />
<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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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<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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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 />
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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'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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2286FAQ2010-05-25T04:01:50Z<p>Raznak: /* Can my friends and family use their account on the same computer as me? */</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 you may come to [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use them. Get a proper email account ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<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 about 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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| '''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 />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 /><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 />
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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://www.BakaBT.com/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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!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 />
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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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''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 />
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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#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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'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
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|-valign="top"<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.com/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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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=== 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
=== What BitTorrent clients can I use? ===<br />
<br />
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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<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 />
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 />
<br />
'''<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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<br />
====What's the difference between seeding and uploading?====<br />
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'''Uploading''' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
<br />
====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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<br />
====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 />
<br />
====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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<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 />
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Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.<br />
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==Torrenting Issues==<br />
<br />
====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.com/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 />
<br />
Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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 />
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====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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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====Downloading or seeding is slow! How do I speed it up?====<br />
<br />
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 />
<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 />
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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 />
<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 />
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Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
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<br />
== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
<br />
====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 />
<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 />
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[http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
<br />
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.<br />
<br />
An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<br />
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= 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 />
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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 />
<br />
So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2285FAQ2010-05-25T04:01:23Z<p>Raznak: /* Can my friend/family member use his/her own account on the same computer as me? */</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 as me?====<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 you may come to [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use them. Get a proper email account ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<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 about 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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| 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 />
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Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 /><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 />
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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://www.BakaBT.com/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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'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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.com/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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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=== 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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'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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2284FAQ2010-05-25T03:56:45Z<p>Raznak: Formatting edits</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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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.com/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.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 friend/family member use his/her own account on the same computer as me?====<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 you may come to [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use them. Get a proper email account ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<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 about 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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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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<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 />
<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
<br />
Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<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://www.bakabt.com/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
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<br />
<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 />
<br />
<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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<br />
==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://www.BakaBT.com/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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<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==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 am warned, what do I do?|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 />
<br />
''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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|-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 />
<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#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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<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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
<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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
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|}<br />
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<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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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 />
<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.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<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 />
<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 />
<br />
==Torrenting Issues==<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.com/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.com/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 />
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<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 />
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<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://www.BakaBT.com/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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<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.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2283FAQ2010-05-25T03:37:33Z<p>Raznak: /* Why should I adopt a torrent? */</p>
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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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
===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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Torrents</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Comments</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Forum Posts</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span><br />
<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Site Errors</span><br />
<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.com/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%;font-weight:bold;">Other Reports</span><br />
<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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 />
===How many accounts am I allowed to have?===<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 />
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===Can my friend/family member use his/her own account on the same computer as me?===<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 />
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===What do you do about stat-hackers?===<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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==Registration and Login==<br />
====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====<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 you may come to [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use them. Get a proper email account ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<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 about 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 />
'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]<br />
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Another solution is to visit your [http://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page].<br />
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====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
Use [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
Users can request their tracker account renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====<br />
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 />
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 />
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 />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
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| 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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| Deprecated and merged with the Power User class.<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 />
Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<br />
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====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====<br />
User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://www.bakabt.com/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
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==Warnings and Bans==<br />
===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 /><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 />
====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====<br />
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 />
You can edit statistics display level through the [http://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.<br />
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====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====<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 />
==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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'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
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==Common Torrent-related Problems==<br />
===Well known site errors===<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 />
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====Some torrents on my userpage are listed in wrong tabs====<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 />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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 />
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 />
<b>Cause #1</b>: People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly)<br><br />
<b>Cause #2</b>: You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey<br><br />
<b>Cause #3</b>: You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible<br><br />
<b>Cause #4</b>: You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people<br><br />
<b>Cause #5</b>: You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker.<br><br />
<b>Cause #6</b>: 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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<b>Solution</b>: Go to your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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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=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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 />
See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"<br />
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=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===<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 />
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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 />
=== Can I login from different computers/IPs? ===<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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
You wait until the tracker comes back up.<br />
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===Why did the tracker go down?===<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 />
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===What shouldn't I do?===<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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= Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=<br />
==Common Questions==<br />
=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===<br />
'''Uploading''' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
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=== I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT? ===<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 />
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=== Why do I have to wait before I can download a new torrent? ===<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 />
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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 />
# 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 />
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 />
See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]<br />
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==Connectivity and Speed Issues==<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 />
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Kindly refer to the [[Troubleshooting]] section for more information.<br />
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==Torrenting Issues==<br />
=== I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it ===<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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 />
Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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 />
See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"<br />
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=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===<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 />
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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 />
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 />
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 />
See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".<br />
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= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
== Torrent Offer System ==<br />
=== What does 'Semi-approved' mean? ===<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 />
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=== What is 'On hold' status? ===<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 />
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=== Why can't I offer new torrents? ===<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 />
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=== I have another question related to torrents and offers ===<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 />
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Kindly see: "[[How to make an offer]]"<br />
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== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
=== Why should I adopt a torrent? ===<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 />
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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 />
* 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 />
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 />
[http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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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An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<br />
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= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =<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 />
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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 />
So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznakhttps://wiki.bakabt.me/index.php?title=FAQ&diff=2282FAQ2010-05-25T03:36:55Z<p>Raznak: /* I'm uploading or downloading some torrents but I don't see them on my userpage */</p>
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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#http://wiki.BakaBT.com/index.php/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
===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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Torrents</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Comments</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Forum Posts</span><br />
<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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Stat-Hackers</span><br />
<p>If you find people with downright impossible torrent statistics, post a link to their userpage in [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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%;font-weight:bold;">Reporting Site Errors</span><br />
<p>Errors you get with site behaviour (especially if you get error messages) can be reported in the [http://forums.bakabt.com/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%;font-weight:bold;">Other Reports</span><br />
<p>Reports regarding other things (that do not have a proper reporting channel) may be reported using the [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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 />
===How many accounts am I allowed to have?===<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 />
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===Can my friend/family member use his/her own account on the same computer as me?===<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 />
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===What do you do about stat-hackers?===<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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==Registration and Login==<br />
====I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!====<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 you may come to [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] to ask for further assistance.<br />
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Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.<br /><br />
Accounts registered using 'disposable' email accounts will be rejected by the server, so do not use them. Get a proper email account ([http://www.gmail.com GMail] accounts tend to see the most success so far).<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 about 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 />
'''See:''' [[Troubleshooting#I Can't log in|Troubleshooting: Login Issues]]<br />
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Another solution is to visit your [http://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page].<br />
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====I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?====<br />
Use [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
Users can request their tracker account renamed in our support channel [irc://irc.rizon.net/bakabt-support #bakabt-support] once. Please note that the users cannot request existing account names so please check availability before asking. Forum account will not be affected.<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://www.bakabt.com/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 />
====Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?====<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 />
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 />
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 />
<br />
==User Classes==<br />
====What are the different user classes?====<br />
{| 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 />
<br />
====How do I become a Power User?====<br />
Seed at least 25GB and have a ratio equal to or greater than 0.5.<br />
<br />
====I just qualified as a Power User, but my status hasn't updated?====<br />
User status updates every day. Give it 24-48 hours and [http://www.bakabt.com/help.php use the help form] if it still does not update.<br />
<br />
==Warnings and Bans==<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 />
<br />
<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 />
<br />
==Privacy==<br />
====Why is my IP displayed on my details page?====<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 />
You can edit statistics display level through the [http://www.BakaBT.com/settings.php settings page], in the '''User page''' tab.<br />
<br />
====Does BakaBT store information on the things I download?====<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 />
<br />
= Torrent and Tracker Issues =<br />
==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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''Cause:'''<br><br />
Your ratio is too low and your account has been [[FAQ#I am warned, what do I do?|warned]].<br />
<br />
''Solution:''<br><br />
Seed more and improve your ratio.<br />
<br />
|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 />
<br />
''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 />
<br />
|-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 />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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#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 />
<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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|width="50%"|<br />
'''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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/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://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php"</span><br /><br />
<br />
|-valign="top"<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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 />
<br />
|width="50%"|<br />
'''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.com/index.php?topic=19305.0 this forum thread] for more information.<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Common Torrent-related Problems==<br />
===Well known site errors===<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 />
You might see your torrents listed on the tabs where it is not supposed to be, this is a known bug.<br />
Examples:<br />
# Seeded torrents sometimes show under Leeched tab.<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 />
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 />
<b>Cause #1</b>: People are using your torrent key (you accidentally posted your [[FAQ#How is my traffic tracked?|torrent key]] publicly)<br><br />
<b>Cause #2</b>: You hot-linked to a .torrent file that is tagged with your passkey<br><br />
<b>Cause #3</b>: You posted a screenshot of your torrent program with your passkey visible<br><br />
<b>Cause #4</b>: You revealed your torrent passkey to one or more people<br><br />
<b>Cause #5</b>: You uploaded a .torrent file that has your passkey to another tracker.<br><br />
<b>Cause #6</b>: You sent a .torrent file that has your passkey to a friend, or hotlinked the torrent download button to him.<br />
<br />
<b>Solution</b>: Go to your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
Check that the torrent pass in your client's tracker announce URL matches the one shown on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
=== How is my traffic tracked? ===<br />
BakaBT uses a passkey system to identify each user. Your passkey can be found on your [http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
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://www.BakaBT.com/bonus.php bonus page] (this means you can add an amount onto your 'uploaded' stat on your user page).<br />
<br />
=== Best practices ===<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 />
See: "[[BT_Clients|Bittorrent Clients]]"<br />
<br />
=== Can I upload your torrents to other trackers? ===<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 />
==Using BakaBT from multiple machines==<br />
=== Can I login from different computers/IPs? ===<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 />
See also: "[[Account Restrictions#Why was my account disabled?|Why was my account disabled?]]"<br />
<br />
=== Can I seed from different computers/IPs? ===<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 />
==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 />
<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 />
<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 />
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 />
You wait until the tracker comes back up.<br />
<br />
===Why did the tracker go down?===<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 />
* 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 />
= Downloading/Seeding and Connection Issues=<br />
==Common Questions==<br />
=== What's the difference between seeding and uploading? ===<br />
'''Uploading''' is posting a new torrent to our tracker.<br />
'''Seeding''' is uploading data to other users on a torrent after you have completed the download.<br />
<br />
=== I have some files on my computer, how do I seed them or upload them to BakaBT? ===<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 />
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 />
# 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 />
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 />
See: [[For First Timers#Fixing Your Ratio|Fixing Your Ratio]]<br />
<br />
==Connectivity and Speed Issues==<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 />
==Torrenting Issues==<br />
=== I'm having trouble with this Bittorrent program, something's wrong with it ===<br />
Do a search in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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 />
Hop on the forums and post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/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 />
See: "[[For First Timers#Seeding|Seeding]]"<br />
<br />
=== What are these "a piece has failed a hash check" messages? ===<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 />
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 />
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 />
See: "[[Troubleshooting#Speed Issues|Troubleshooting: Speed Issues]]".<br />
<br />
= Torrent Offers and Adoptions =<br />
== Torrent Offer System ==<br />
=== What does 'Semi-approved' mean? ===<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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
== Torrent Adoption System ==<br />
=== Why should I adopt a torrent? ===<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 />
* 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 />
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 />
[http://www.BakaBT.com/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 />
= Is there an RSS feed available for BakaBT? =<br />
RSS Feeds are only available for Power Users. You will see the RSS Feed link appear when you become one.<br />
<br />
An mIRC script is available that will check the RSS feed every x minutes, if there are any new torrents uploaded then it lists the new torrents, you can also manually check for new torrents. [http://force.power-net.org/?page=mscripts&amp;gsinfo=1 Information about the script], [http://force.power-net.org/?page=download&amp;section=mscripts&amp;id=1 Download Link].<br />
<br />
= How can I get an avatar on the Blog? =<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 />
= What if I can't find the answer to my problem here? =<br />
So, after reading all that, you still can't find a solution? Read on. Post in the [http://forums.BakaBT.com/ 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://www.BakaBT.com/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>Raznak