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Lololitas: /* So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning? */

2019-02-08T02:00:55Z

So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?

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	We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.		We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.

	If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by uploading (seeding) more (and maybe downloading (leeching) less). The most obvious way to do so is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?\|What are bonus torrents?]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.		If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by uploading (seeding) more (and maybe downloading (leeching) less). The most obvious way to do so is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[Adoptions_for_Dummies\|Adoptions (reliable)]] or [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?\|What are bonus torrents? (very unreliable)]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.

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Bunalz: /* Forum Bans */

2014-04-02T17:18:24Z

Forum Bans

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	=Forum Bans=		=Forum Bans=
	The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. ~~your~~ forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.		The above information refers to warnings/suspensions/bans on your tracker account. Your forum account is not directly linked to it, so account restrictions on your tracker account do not apply to your forum account.

	There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:		There are generally two types of forum account restrictions:
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	==Login restrictions==		==Login restrictions==
	Also known as a full ban. ~~you~~ may not log in to the forum at all.		Also known as a full ban. You may not log in to the forum at all.

	Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.		Typically given for insulting the mod that replied to your help thread or gave you a posting ban, for repeated flaming/insulting/useless-posting, or for other similar reasons.

Duki: /* Why was I warned? */

2014-02-09T22:51:50Z

Why was I warned?

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	:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.		:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.
	:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F\|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.		:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F\|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.
	:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total ~~downloaded~~ divided by total ~~uploaded~~), and not to your individual torrent ratios (~~downloaded~~ divided by ~~uploaded~~ on a single torrent).		:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total uploaded divided by total downloaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (uploaded divided by downloaded on a single torrent).
	* '''You broke a [[Rules\|site rule]]'''		* '''You broke a [[Rules\|site rule]]'''
	:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines\|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.		:Warnings are given for breaking [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines\|certain site rules]], to discourage users from breaking these rules. The length of the warning varies depending on severity.

Tyciol: /* So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning? */

2012-06-26T07:12:31Z

So, what minimum ratio should I maintain to avoid being warned/get out of a warning?

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	We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.		We do not disclose the cutoff ratio because this figure is subject to change. The only sure ratio to avoid getting warned is a ratio equal to or larger than 0.5.

	If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by uploading more (and maybe downloading less). The most obvious way to do so is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?\|What are bonus torrents?]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.		If you got warned because of a bad ratio (or if you you think you got warned because of a bad ratio) - the only way to get rid of the warning is by uploading (seeding) more (and maybe downloading (leeching) less). The most obvious way to do so is by seeding, but you may also use the bonus system (see: [[FAQ#What are bonus torrents?\|What are bonus torrents?]]). A third option is donating; the why and how is explained on the [http://bakabt.me/donate.php donation] page.

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Tyciol: /* What is a warning? */ clarifying

2012-06-16T18:34:19Z

What is a warning?: clarifying

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	* Unable to post torrent comments		* Unable to post torrent comments

	Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed ~~series~~ that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%).		Apart from the above-stated restrictions, your account still has all the access privileges it used to have. For instance, you can still seed torrents that you have downloaded completely (if their download status is 100%). In the case of batched series, every single file must be at 100%. None may be missing.

	==Why was I warned?==		==Why was I warned?==

Reesebiz: Rewording

2012-06-13T00:47:00Z

Rewording

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	New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to use the search feature.		New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to use the search feature.

	==~~Archive~~ restriction==		==Browsing restriction==
	New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to view torrents uploaded within the last 6 months.		New accounts (less than a week old) are unable to view torrents uploaded within the last 6 months.

Jestdie: /* Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled? */

2012-02-16T07:48:30Z

Ok, so what can I do to have my account reenabled?

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	:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''		:''Suggestion: Log in to your BakaBT account only on your own computer.''
	* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''		* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''
	:Change to one of the [[~~BT Clients~~#~~Recommended~~\|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.		:Change to one of the [[BT_Clients#Whitelist\|recommended Bittorrent clients]], start downloading/seeding something with it, then drop us a help request on the [[IRC]] channel.
	* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''		* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''
	:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?\|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.		:No fix. If your IP has not been banned, wait about 11 months for your old account(s) to be [[FAQ#Will my account still exist if I don't use it for a while?\|pruned]], then make a new one. We will not transfer the statistics of your old account over to your new one, no matter how good/bad those statistics may be.

Jestdie: /* Why was my account disabled? */

2012-02-16T07:46:33Z

Why was my account disabled?

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	In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:		In most cases, your account has been suspended for one or more of the following reasons:
	* '''Multi-accounting'''		* '''Multi-accounting'''
	:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines\|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[~~Account Restrictions~~#~~Which account would you not disable~~\|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.		:We have a [[Rules#Tracker Guidelines\|one-account-per-user-per-lifetime rule]]. Attempts to create more than one account will result in account suspensions. Only the [[Account_Restrictions#Ok.2C_so_what_can_I_do_to_have_my_account_reenabled.3F\|oldest account belonging to you]] will be left enabled.
	* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''		* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''
	:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.		:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.
	:See also: "[[FAQ#~~Can I login from different computers?~~\|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F\|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"		:See also: "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F\|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F\|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"
	* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''		* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''
	:Some [[~~BT Clients~~#~~Forbidden~~\|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.		:Some [[BT_Clients#Do_not_ask_list\|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.
	* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''		* '''Attempting to trick the tracker into thinking you've uploaded more than you actually have/bypassing account restrictions'''
	:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans\|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans\|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.		:Attempts to fake torrent transfer statistics or bypass account restrictions will likely result in a [[Account Restrictions#Bans\|ban]]. Warnings may or may not be given prior to an [[Account Restrictions#Bans\|account ban]]. ''If you are lucky'', it may result in only a suspension.

Jestdie: /* Why was I warned? */

2012-02-16T07:38:01Z

Why was I warned?

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	* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''		* '''You went below the cutoff ratio'''
	:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.		:We impose a minimum ratio on all accounts, to ensure that users do not only leech and never seed back. You enjoy a good speed when downloading because other users are seeding to you; likewise you should seed to others to ensure that they get good speeds as well. The minimum ratio rule ensures that users contribute to the benefits that they enjoy.
	:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#~~I got warned but my hard drive crashed/I got a virus/computer got thrown out of window/Dog ate my homework/etc and I lost all my files so I can't seed~~. ~~Please unwarn me so I can download~~\|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.		:* Ratio warnings are set by ''the Borg''. We will not manually remove this warning [[FAQ#I_got_a_warning.2Fwas_suspended.2Fmight_be_banned.2C_what_do_I_do.3F\|for any reason]], as doing so is futile anyway; ''the Borg'' will just reinstate the warning.
	:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).		:* Note that the minimum ratio rule applies to your overall ratio (total downloaded divided by total uploaded), and not to your individual torrent ratios (downloaded divided by uploaded on a single torrent).
	* '''You broke a [[Rules\|site rule]]'''		* '''You broke a [[Rules\|site rule]]'''

Jestdie: /* Why was my account disabled? */

2012-02-15T11:41:05Z

Why was my account disabled?

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	* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''		* '''Logging on at the computer of another BakaBT user'''
	:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.		:You are advised ''not'' to log on to your BakaBT account at the computer of another BakaBT user. Doing so will likely result in the system identifying you as a multi-account user.
	:See also: "[[FAQ#Can I login from different computers?\|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#~~Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?~~\|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"		:See also: "[[FAQ#Can I login from different computers?\|Can I login from different computers?]]" and "[[FAQ#Can_my_friends_and_family_use_their_account_on_the_same_computer.3F\|Can my friend/family member use an account on the same computer as me?]]"
	* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''		* '''Using a forbidden Bittorrent client'''
	:Some [[BT Clients#Forbidden\|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.		:Some [[BT Clients#Forbidden\|Bittorrent clients]] intentionally send fake data to our trackers. The use of these clients on our tracker is forbidden, accounts caught using these clients will be disabled until they switch torrent clients.