I like to check out the oatmeal now and again as I like his web comics... now that I think about a dozen or so websites that I just randomly go on depending on my mood. Snapzu fills the gap for my daily content consumption routine though.
I'm the exact same way with the site-hopping. I still go on reddit a lot for content. Snapzu will eventually be my #1 source when it gets more popular!
...God dangit, man! People think I'm weird because I only use BitTorrent to download files (like Linux image files) faster, instead of movies n' stuff. Also, be sure to not use uTorrent; it comes with adware. rTorrent and Transmission seem to be the best all-around clients.
I've never tried Deluge before, but I heard it's nice! I prefer rTorrent and Transmission, though, because they're programmed in C/C++/Objective C. Compiled software is usually faster than interpreted.
I didn't mention in my post before another great method of downloading things: Usenet. Usenet was the Internet before the modern Internet became public. A pretty long time ago, Usenet was only used as a way of communication, like the professional predecessor to the modern Internet 'ARPANET'. It was used as a BBS (Bulletin Board System) , and you could say that all Internet forums emerged from this network. Now, though, Usenet is mostly used for downloading binary files, similar to BitTorrent. This works by using NZB files, which are XML-based files that work by pointing your Usenet client to where to download multi-part files from your Usenet provider. Usenet providers are similar to Internet service providers;Usenet providers provide access to Usenet. They also store files that NZB's point to. Similar to BitTorrent, NZB's don't download a one file; they retrieve small, multiple files, and then bring them back together. BitTorrent is peer-to-peer; the speed of your downloads depend on others. On Usenet, you connect straight to the provider. The speed depends on your bandwidth and simultaneous connections. All Usenet providers have a limited amount of simultaneous connections, and downloads are faster the more connections you have. It works by downloading the same file (split into pieces) at different connections to make the speed faster. This also bypasses some ISP limits. You do have to pay a subscription for Usenet just like ISP's, though. Some Usenet providers are, of course, better than others. The best provider to pick is the one with the greatest all-around combination of retention (how long the provider stores binary and text), speed, connections,amount of data to be downloaded a month (usually unlimited) , and encryption. If you're interested, I'd recommen...
I've never tried Deluge before, but I heard it's nice! I prefer rTorrent and Transmission, though, because they're programmed in C/C++/Objective C. Compiled software is usually faster than interpreted.
I didn't mention in my post before another great method of downloading things: Usenet. Usenet was the Internet before the modern Internet became public. A pretty long time ago, Usenet was only used as a way of communication, like the professional predecessor to the modern Internet 'ARPANET'. It was used as a BBS (Bulletin Board System) , and you could say that all Internet forums emerged from this network. Now, though, Usenet is mostly used for downloading binary files, similar to BitTorrent. This works by using NZB files, which are XML-based files that work by pointing your Usenet client to where to download multi-part files from your Usenet provider. Usenet providers are similar to Internet service providers;Usenet providers provide access to Usenet. They also store files that NZB's point to. Similar to BitTorrent, NZB's don't download a one file; they retrieve small, multiple files, and then bring them back together. BitTorrent is peer-to-peer; the speed of your downloads depend on others. On Usenet, you connect straight to the provider. The speed depends on your bandwidth and simultaneous connections. All Usenet providers have a limited amount of simultaneous connections, and downloads are faster the more connections you have. It works by downloading the same file (split into pieces) at different connections to make the speed faster. This also bypasses some ISP limits. You do have to pay a subscription for Usenet just like ISP's, though. Some Usenet providers are, of course, better than others. The best provider to pick is the one with the greatest all-around combination of retention (how long the provider stores binary and text), speed, connections,amount of data to be downloaded a month (usually unlimited) , and encryption. If you're interested, I'd recommend one of the super special offers by SuperNews. The other disadvantage of Usenet instead of BitTorrent is DMCA take-downs. Not being exactly P2P, Usenet is more centralized, and more susceptible to DMCA take-downs when people on Usenet do illegal things. There are some Usenet providers that aren't based in the U.S, though.
Deluge is more a fancy python front-end to libtorrent written in c++ the same libtorrent found at the core of rtorrent. ( I act love rtorrent in a strange ncurses kind of way) The reason i mentioned Deluge is more or less because of the availability of a windows and (gasp) even a Mac build and the similarity to utorrent that would help get the average non linux user on it's way . Usenet is indeed a nice way of sharing files even in this day and age. I do however miss the days that you did'nt have to pay for Usenet access and ISP's maintained their own NNTP servers with binary support. Another old and often overlooked method of exchanging files is trough IRC with DCC.
Google groups still gateways Usenet doesn't it ? Even the old-fashioned ANSI BBS is Making somewhat of a return these days allowing people to connect with ssh and telnet. All we need now is the return of gopher
Many people say the search function on Google Groups is terrible (ironic, I know). I don't use it much myself, but I've recently found out about Narkive, which is pretty darn nice.
I hear ya I hardly hit up google groups myself except for the odd project that decided to use it. Thanks for the Narkive link never heard of them before.
I have to go with Wait But Why, it's has some extremely thought provoking articles on philosophical and scientific topics, and the writer makes them very relatable.
(The article titles are often click-baity, this is unfortunate because they're actually good)
Can't blame ya :) Snapzu is the underdog, it has a smaller community and much much less content, but it has a lot going for itself. On reddit I feel like an ant in the ocean, here I feel like I can make a positive change.
You just stated exactly how I feel about Snapzu compared to reddit. I think Snapzu was made to be a bit more social in a way, with stuff like followers, which reddit doesn't focus much on. I feel a bit more bigger on Snapzu than I do on reddit, even though I've had an account on reddit for over a year.
I've been on reddit pretty much since it's beginning and in the early years there was a great community which made you feel truly welcome. As it's userbase grew this rapidly diminished. While reddit still has a LOT more content the maturity level of the average redditor has plummeted to a all time low. I'm hoping Snapzu will somehow manage to avoid that.
I remember when reddit was that secret community that wasn't in the mainstream. Now, it isn't so much. Reddit posts literally go on the news and on talk shows, now. Not to mention it is currently 29 on Alexa, making it one of the most visited websites in the world.
Reddit has become quite a powerful media tool which can be a great and wonderful thing and a lot of good can come from it just look at what redditors have achieved over the years. This however is also it's greatest danger with the right manipulation and spin reddit can be used as a tool to sway public opinion on pretty much anything.
While reddit still has a LOT more content the maturity level of the average redditor has plummeted to a all time low. I'm hoping Snapzu will somehow manage to avoid that.
Oh so true. It's so gone downhill.
My favorites are Bunspace, Snapzu, linuxinternationals.org,and Reddit.com. I just visit a few of the subs on Reddit.
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I like to check out the oatmeal now and again as I like his web comics... now that I think about a dozen or so websites that I just randomly go on depending on my mood. Snapzu fills the gap for my daily content consumption routine though.
I'm the exact same way with the site-hopping. I still go on reddit a lot for content. Snapzu will eventually be my #1 source when it gets more popular!
Everyone always says that. I wish more lurkers popped their cherries and contributed more lol.
Those dang lurkers!
Hahah. I was a lurker a while before I created an account on reddit, but only like three days before I created an account on Snapzu.
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Fucking Homepage obvz
Hahahah! I've heard of this one!
For Showbiz stuff: Digital Spy
Also Twitter (don't need a link for that)
For... er.. Legal Downloads (of course) err.... BTJunkie
hahaha surrrre :D
...God dangit, man! People think I'm weird because I only use BitTorrent to download files (like Linux image files) faster, instead of movies n' stuff. Also, be sure to not use uTorrent; it comes with adware. rTorrent and Transmission seem to be the best all-around clients.
Deluge is also really nice
I've never tried Deluge before, but I heard it's nice! I prefer rTorrent and Transmission, though, because they're programmed in C/C++/Objective C. Compiled software is usually faster than interpreted.
I didn't mention in my post before another great method of downloading things: Usenet. Usenet was the Internet before the modern Internet became public. A pretty long time ago, Usenet was only used as a way of communication, like the professional predecessor to the modern Internet 'ARPANET'. It was used as a BBS (Bulletin Board System) , and you could say that all Internet forums emerged from this network. Now, though, Usenet is mostly used for downloading binary files, similar to BitTorrent. This works by using NZB files, which are XML-based files that work by pointing your Usenet client to where to download multi-part files from your Usenet provider. Usenet providers are similar to Internet service providers;Usenet providers provide access to Usenet. They also store files that NZB's point to. Similar to BitTorrent, NZB's don't download a one file; they retrieve small, multiple files, and then bring them back together. BitTorrent is peer-to-peer; the speed of your downloads depend on others. On Usenet, you connect straight to the provider. The speed depends on your bandwidth and simultaneous connections. All Usenet providers have a limited amount of simultaneous connections, and downloads are faster the more connections you have. It works by downloading the same file (split into pieces) at different connections to make the speed faster. This also bypasses some ISP limits. You do have to pay a subscription for Usenet just like ISP's, though. Some Usenet providers are, of course, better than others. The best provider to pick is the one with the greatest all-around combination of retention (how long the provider stores binary and text), speed, connections,amount of data to be downloaded a month (usually unlimited) , and encryption. If you're interested, I'd recommen...
... Read FullDeluge is more a fancy python front-end to libtorrent written in c++ the same libtorrent found at the core of rtorrent. ( I act love rtorrent in a strange ncurses kind of way) The reason i mentioned Deluge is more or less because of the availability of a windows and (gasp) even a Mac build and the similarity to utorrent that would help get the average non linux user on it's way . Usenet is indeed a nice way of sharing files even in this day and age. I do however miss the days that you did'nt have to pay for Usenet access and ISP's maintained their own NNTP servers with binary support. Another old and often overlooked method of exchanging files is trough IRC with DCC.
Well, at least text-based Usenet is still (mostly) free. Eternal-September.org is pretty nice. DMOZ also hosts a list of public Usenet servers
Google groups still gateways Usenet doesn't it ? Even the old-fashioned ANSI BBS is Making somewhat of a return these days allowing people to connect with ssh and telnet. All we need now is the return of gopher
Many people say the search function on Google Groups is terrible (ironic, I know). I don't use it much myself, but I've recently found out about Narkive, which is pretty darn nice.
I hear ya I hardly hit up google groups myself except for the odd project that decided to use it. Thanks for the Narkive link never heard of them before.
I have to go with Wait But Why, it's has some extremely thought provoking articles on philosophical and scientific topics, and the writer makes them very relatable.
(The article titles are often click-baity, this is unfortunate because they're actually good)
Although I disagree with some articles, I think the author is very great at writing and influencing; his words are simple, yet concise.
9gag sometimes (please don't hurt me!)
Ew. I'm emailing the hurt to you in 5 hours. Be ready!
Favorite is snapzu, #2 reddit, #3 tvtropes
I must confess that reddit is still my #1. For now, at least! Snapzu will eventually replace it.
Can't blame ya :) Snapzu is the underdog, it has a smaller community and much much less content, but it has a lot going for itself. On reddit I feel like an ant in the ocean, here I feel like I can make a positive change.
You just stated exactly how I feel about Snapzu compared to reddit. I think Snapzu was made to be a bit more social in a way, with stuff like followers, which reddit doesn't focus much on. I feel a bit more bigger on Snapzu than I do on reddit, even though I've had an account on reddit for over a year.
I've been on reddit pretty much since it's beginning and in the early years there was a great community which made you feel truly welcome. As it's userbase grew this rapidly diminished. While reddit still has a LOT more content the maturity level of the average redditor has plummeted to a all time low. I'm hoping Snapzu will somehow manage to avoid that.
I remember when reddit was that secret community that wasn't in the mainstream. Now, it isn't so much. Reddit posts literally go on the news and on talk shows, now. Not to mention it is currently 29 on Alexa, making it one of the most visited websites in the world.
Reddit has become quite a powerful media tool which can be a great and wonderful thing and a lot of good can come from it just look at what redditors have achieved over the years. This however is also it's greatest danger with the right manipulation and spin reddit can be used as a tool to sway public opinion on pretty much anything.
The hive minds can be very insane. You probably remember the terrible 'witch hunts', right?
Oh so true. It's so gone downhill. My favorites are Bunspace, Snapzu, linuxinternationals.org,and Reddit.com. I just visit a few of the subs on Reddit.
I'd like to believe that Bunspace came before Myspace, and Myspace was based on it.
apparently my most frequent sites are: reddit, snapzu, gmail, espn fantasy baseball, mlb.com, mlbtraderumors.com, my credit union, and amazon.
YouTube, Snapzu, facebook, Gmail, and since I cut out reddit, 4chan again.