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Old 12-17-2012, 04:32 AM   #1
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Transmission: Block trackers?


I am aware that you can use a blocklist to block Transmission from linking to specific IP addresses, such as those that might be employed by malware/spyware organisations.

But if you spot a suspicious tracker in the "Trackers" list for a particular torrent, does it block those too? Is there a way to block trackers?
 
Old 12-17-2012, 04:42 AM   #2
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does it block those too?
Torrent is a peer-to-peer sharing protocol, as many seeders and peers the faster; but it doesn't care to baby-set anyone from malicious intervention along the routes: Your security is your own concern. If you smell something foul, then put down the connection. The file downloaded might be safe as well as the source, but it does not guaranty anyone along the routes.
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Is there a way to block trackers?
Remove it from the list.

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Old 12-18-2012, 04:16 AM   #3
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Thanks for the advice.
 
  


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