What.CD now Accepting Bitcoin Donations

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Posted on /r/Bitcoin yesterday

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This is more an "FYI this is interesting" than a call to action because very few of you will be able to access their website; they're a private MP3 torrent tracker that sprang up to replace OiNK when it was taken down.

Here's the really interesting part: one of the reasons OiNK was taken down so easily was that the media companies were able to prove that OiNK was receving donations to PayPal accounts in exchange for access to the site (or maybe just extra features? I don't know the exact details). Good luck proving anything with Bitcoin donations.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/n7doh/whatcd_is_asking_for_bitcoin_donations/

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Quote from: foggyb on August 20, 2011, 09:56:26 AM

How do I get an invite for this site?

what.cd is difficult to get into by average means, but if you can pass the test you get 1 free invite. fail 3 times and you get banned.

but in terms of all private trackers, they are easy to get into.

I have a few connections, so i can get invited. I mean, i was able to get into TorrentLeech and SceneAccess.

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*manner

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that's true, waffles is not organized in such a matter.

either way i'm glad i'm in the circle of trust. nearly impossible to get into unless you know someone.

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Organization and layout more so than a specific "feature" I guess is more what I am saying. When I'm using waffles, it feels like I'm just using OiNK all over again. When I log into an artist's page on What, as you can see from the screenshot in the example in the first post, you get a little more.

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which features are you speaking of?

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Waffles will always be the number one second place spot in my heart. They don't have the layout and features that What.cd does, but they do make up for it by having audio that cannot be found elsewhere.

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I prefer waffles.fm, personally. There has yet to be an album that I wanted that I could not find there

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Quote from: Reacon on August 20, 2011, 03:37:17 PM

I donated a Bitcoin the moment I heard of this on their main page.

You think every known file sharing site would be on top of such things by now. I know others that are on it, but What.CD is one of the few torrent sites I know of that has, at least what appears to be, an actual user base that enjoys to share as much as give.

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I donated a Bitcoin the moment I heard of this on their main page.

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Edit, gone.

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Quote from: foggyb on August 20, 2011, 09:56:26 AM

How do I get an invite for this site?

what.cd is difficult to get into by average means, but if you can pass the test you get 1 free invite. fail 3 times and you get banned.

but in terms of all private trackers, they are easy to get into.

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How do I get an invite for this site?

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Nice, thanks

I already hear the "ZOMGBBQ itz illegal man it will killz bitcoin! Angry

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Add one of the greatest music torrent sites in existence to the list of sites taking Bitcoin donations, definitely did what oink was doing and better, also making waffles.fm look like childs play (even though I love waffles as well).

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Donate
We accept donations to cover the costs associated with running the site and tracker. These costs come from the rental and purchase of the hardware the site runs on (Servers, Components, etc.), in addition to operating expenses (Bandwidth, Power, etc.).
Because we do not have any advertisements or sponsorships and this service is provided free of charge, we are entirely reliant upon user donations. If you are financially able, please consider making a donation to help us pay the bills!

Donating via Bitcoin
Bitcoins are an anonymous, decentralised online currency.
You can buy bitcoins at many exchanges, and send them to us by clicking the button below.
Currently, to receive the donation benefits, you must send a staff PM to "Staff" with the subject "Bitcoin donation". Please allow 24 hours for your donation to be processed.
You can send donations to xxx. This address will remain valid indefinitely

What you will receive for a 5€ or 1 BTC minimum donation
Our eternal love, as represented by the you get next to your name.
2 invitations, to invite 2 good friends to use this tracker.
Immunity to inactivity pruning.
Access to an ever growing list of exclusive features, including the ability to submit requests and personal collages.
A warm fuzzy feeling.

What you will not receive
Immunity from the rules.
Additional upload credit.

Here is a sample screen of the love What.CD puts into their site for fans of music sharing

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