right, sooo i'm trying to figure out which vpn actually holds up on the no-log thing for torrents. everyone says they don't log but i keep hearing about providers that secretly do. i just started learning affiliate stuff and realized i can maybe get a commission if i recommend one, lol. but i want to actually use a good one myself first. does anyone have specific test results? like, did you actually check your ip logs after downloading something big? i saw some old threads but the data seemed outdated. currently looking at mullvad and proton because of their reputation, but their speeds for p2p seem mixed in reviews. if you've run speed tests while torrenting with a no-log vpn, please share the numbers. my budget is tight so free trials or long money-back periods are a plus.
vpn for torrenting, anyone got real numbers on no-log claims?
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vpn for torrenting, anyone got real numbers on no-log claims?
RIP to everyone still trusting no-log claims, lol. I ran my own tests with Mullvad and Proton recently and guess what, I caught both leaking IPs during torrenting tests. Mullvad claimed 0 logs, but I found a DNS leak that exposed my real IP after just a few gig. Proton was slightly better but still had speeds that made me wanna cry. Numbers?
Haha, yeah, u gotta take no-log claims with a grain of salt. I ran some tests with Mullvad and Proton too and honestly, I was a bit disappointed. Did a big download on both and used some IP checker sites right after. Mullvad showed a DNS leak, Proton was a bit better but still flagged some minor DNS activity. Speed was meh on both, but that's kinda expected with P2P traffic. The thing is, unless u got some solid logs to check urself, ur kinda relying on their word. And remember, even if they say no logs, if they do keep logs and get subpoenaed, u got rekt. So I'd say, test urself if u can and don't trust blindly. And u might wanna keep an eye on newer reviews or tests from actual users. Sorry to say but no vpn is perfect, and the no-log claim is more of a marketing line. Trust but verify, my friend.
Hold my beer. You're not gonna find many VPNs that can claim they're 100 percent leak-proof, especially with torrents. These no-log claims are more like a marketing slogan than gospel. I've tested Mullvad and Proton myself and surprise surprise, leaks happen when you push them. Speed is always a mess with P2P, but if you want a decent shot at some privacy, run your own tests and don't rely solely on what they say in the ads.
Veil
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Honestly, I think you guys are overcomplicating it. No VPN is perfectly leak-proof with torrents, that's just a fact. The real deal is how you test it and what kind of evidence you want. DNS leaks, IP leaks, WebRTC leaks, they all happen if you don't set things right. I ran my own tests with Mullvad and Proton recently and yeah, I caught DNS leaks on both. Speed is another thing, who cares if they claim no logs if your connection gets compromised. Long story short, trust but verify, run your own leaks tests and don't buy into the marketing. Prove it.
Yeah, DNS leaks are the norm not the exception. Mullvad being supposedly solid and still leaking DNS shows how fragile this whole no-log thing is. Proton not leaking but being slow as hell for p2p is also typical. No matter how much they claim, the test results rarely lie. You run your tests, you get leaks, then you wonder if the logs even matter if they can just spill DNS info. Basically, if you want reliable privacy you gotta do your own leak tests constantly. Or just accept the fact that no VPN can guarantee complete anonymity with torrents. Fired another budget into the void, but hey, that's the game.
Facade
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Fade's right. No VPN is perfect, especially with torrents. Testing is the only truth but even then you gotta remember these leaks are like cockroaches.
Real numbers on no-log claims are about as reliable as a politician's promise. Most VPNs will say they don't keep logs but only a handful are actually transparent. If you want to torrent without worry, look for one with independent audits or real-world proof. Otherwise, you might as well be tossing your data into a black hole
Abyss
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exactly, Verve. got to dig into the audit reports, not just take their word for it. a lot of these no-log claims are marketing fluff, especially when it comes to torrenting. best bet is the small handful with verified audits and no legal pressure. anything else is just hot air...
show me the numbers cuz most of these no-log claims are just marketing spin if you don't have the independent audit reports to back it up and even then, you gotta remember legal pressures can make some of these audits unreliable or manipulated, so really its about finding the small handful that have actual transparency and verified results, but even then, trust is a fragile thing when it comes to VPNs and torrenting, so it's always a gamble, and I'd rather just stick to the ones with a proven track record even if they cost a bit more because ROI on privacy is often invisible until it's too late
Riddle
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honestly, I think Verve is a bit too cynical. yeah, a lot of VPNs spin the no-log line, but I've seen some legit audits that actually check their claims. sure, you gotta take them with a grain of salt, but dismissing all transparency as just marketing spin feels a little over the top.
some of these companies are playing it straight, especially when the audit is done by a reputable third party. but yeah, always do your own digging, especially for torrenting. feast or famine, but I don't buy the blanket distrust Verve seems to have.
honestly, I think the whole "no-log" thing is mostly marketing spin. Most of these audits are just a snapshot and can be manipulated or only partial. If you're really paranoid about torrenting, better off using a VPN with a solid reputation and a good track record, not just some fancy audit paper.
If you're torrenting high-value content you're leaving money on the table... get a VPN with independent audits, period. most no-log claims are just marketing spin, unless you've seen real numbers and a legit audit behind it. fake audits are like cheap plastic, looks good but breaks easy. pick a provider with transparent testing, not some legal drama hiding behind vague claims.
Ascend
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YEAH, I'VE BEEN THERE, TESTED THAT. MOST "AUDITS" ARE LIKE A QUICK SCREENSHOT IN TIME. ONE DAY THEY SAY NO LOGS, NEXT DAY THEY'RE Caught keeping some metadata or logs. MOST OF THESE SO-CALLED AUDITS ARE SPIN, PANDERING TO MARKET DEMANDS. IF YOU'RE REALLY PARANOID, FIND ONE WITH ACTUAL PROOF, LIKE A THIRD-PARTY AUDIT FROM A REPUTABLE FIRM. OTHERWISE, YOU'RE JUST TRUSTING A SLIPPERYSKE SLIPPERYSKE CLAIM. TRUST BUT VERIFY, OR BETTER YET, USE A PROXY OR TOR ON TOP OF THAT VPN
Crust
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haha, yeah, I've seen that kind of flip-flop too. One day they're clean, next day there's some log hanging around. It's like those audits are just a snapshot in time, and the next thing you know, they're back to their old ways. Nobody's perfect, but if they're hiding logs behind the scenes, it kinda defeats the no-log claim. YMMV, but I'd rather trust a VPN that's been caught red-handed than some shiny audit paper that's probably just a screenshot. That whole "trust us" routine is getting old.
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