RARBG torrent site shutdown makes users run to archive or backup content as magnet links surface online

Piracy has long been a contentious issue, with torrent sites serving as popular hubs for sharing copyrighted material.

One such site, RARBG, has recently faced an unexpected shutdown, due to various reasons, such as losing staff members to Covid and the war in Ukraine and more. This has left its users scrambling for alternatives.

Prior to RARBG’s shutdown, another popular file-sharing platform, Zippyshare, met a similar fate a few months ago.

These shutdowns have disrupted the piracy landscape, causing a significant shift in user behavior.

An interesting discovery made by users following RARBG’s shutdown is that old torrents from the site continue to function.

This finding suggests that previously downloaded files and magnet links may still work, allowing users to access content they had acquired prior to the site’s closure.

So, people have requested each and everyone to backup any content that they have as it could be resourceful going forward.

It is YOUR job to ensure that everything from RARBG sitting on your hard drive makes it back out into the ecosystem. It doesn’t matter if that’s just a couple one-off episodes of a show, or obscure straight-to-DVD art house films from the 90s
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Remember, the internet is fragile. If you care for something, preserve it in cold, hard storage! On multiple devices.
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Within the community, individuals known as ‘data hoarders’ have emerged. These dedicated enthusiasts tirelessly collect and archive vast amounts of data from various sources on the internet, including torrent sites.

They play a vital role in maintaining access to historical information and media that might otherwise disappear with the shutdown of platforms like RARBG.

One such user has come forward with the three .txt files that appears to contain magnet links related to RARBG movie and series releases; a staggering 267,000 overall.

While these backups may not replicate the entire RARBG experience, they offer an alternative means for users to obtain magnet links and potentially access the associated content.

This offers some relief to users who are hit hard by RARBG shutdown or are just keen to archive or backup content.

The world of piracy and torrenting is continuously evolving, and it remains to be seen how users will adapt to the changing landscape in their pursuit of accessible media.

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