Because for years I’ve been told that “they” target the uploaders, not the downloaders for prosecution. So seeding was significantly riskier that just downloading with uploads disabled.

Anyway, now I’ve set up a paid VPN and cancelled most streaming services, and uploads are fully engaged.

I’m assuming that the venn diagram of people willing to set up a seedbox overlaps near 100% with those willing to figure out the “fediverse”