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More Than Half of Gen Z Users Cancel and Renew Streaming Services for a Single Title, Won’t Purchase Full-Price Video Games, New Study Finds (variety.com)
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[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Typically, people stay on the torrents because they are free, while all usenet costs money. Which is the point. Maybe genz can't even afford Usenet access.

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Using torrents without a VPN is crazy to me.

[–] Jorn@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Doesn't that mostly come down to where you live and what enforcement looks like there?

[–] MycelialMass@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Ya i dont use a vpn, never had any issues. Once in a while ill get an automated email saying ive been naughty but I just ignore it.

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I suppose that could be true.