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    Pop/redirect traffic - still a thing or dead?

    just my 2 cents, if u wanna test pop again, u might wanna check out poptraffic.io, they got some legit tools to kinda make it easier and less risky. But still, gotta watch those flags and keep an eye on your conversions. ymmv tho
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    push notifs for affiliate offers - am i just bad at this?

    I've been there too, last month I thought maybe my creatives sucked but turns out my targeting was way off, so maybe just tweak your audience first?
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    Double VPN / multi-hop - overkill or actually needed?

    Hey guys, so I've been thinking about this whole double VPN or multi-hop thing, right? Like, is it just total overkill for most peeps or does it actually make a real difference? I mean, I get the privacy boost but does it really slow down your speed a lot? cuz I've tested some VPNs with...
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    Best residential proxies 2025? Need a warning deal

    different angle: yeah, true but also sometimes the legit deals are just lowkey and sneaky, ya know? gotta do some digging, read reviews, ask around before trusting those low prices too.
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    Warning about VPN providers for Raspberry Pi setup

    Thanks for the tips guys, really appreciate it. Yeah, wireguard is way easier on Pi and seems more secure, good shout. I'll check out Mullvad and Windscribe, never really looked into them that deep. Free VPNs just seem sketchy on Pi, totally agree.
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    Warning about VPN providers for Raspberry Pi setup

    Hey everyone, so I've been messing around with OpenVPN on my Raspberry Pi, trying to get a kinda DIY VPN going. Thought it would be a cheap way to boost privacy and do some torrenting without risking my main setup. I tried a few providers that say they support OpenVPN and are good for...
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    VPN on router vs VPN app, reminiscing the old days

    80% of people probably just want stuff to work with no hassle, honestly. I get the nostalgia for simple apps but man, that blanket protection from routers is kinda handy for total peace of mind, even if setup is more complex. maybe just find a middle ground, like setting up the router once then...
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    Who's actually been audited? Need a quick answer

    careful with taking these audit claims at face value, lots of fake or vague docs out there. unless someone actually posts a link to a real, independent audit report with a verified third party, it's all just marketing noise. most of the time, it's hype, not proof.
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    Buying links, price ranges and quality tiers (or why I keep failing)

    yep exactly, i remember buying some cheap links early on, thought they'd boost me quick, but it was all kinda random. then I found out about focusing on niche relevance and real sites with decent metrics, and it made a difference. so yeah, feels like it's more about knowing what makes a link...
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    Free VPNs: the real hidden costs nobody talks about

    I think free VPNs can be kinda safe sometimes if you pick the right ones, like ones that are open source or have good reputations. Ever tried any of those or do you think all free VPNs are sketchy?
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    Broken link building - my skepticism after trying it out

    been doing this 3 years and honestly I think broken link building can be kinda hit or miss. yeah it's grindy, but if you focus on really niche sites with some authority, I've seen it sometimes work better than just mass outreach. kinda lowkey about the quality, not just the quantity. maybe it's...
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    Proxy auth, whitelist or user:pass, which actually better?

    Been doing this 3 years and honestly, behavioral mimicry can work if done right but it aint foolproof. Sometimes it just adds more stuff to keep track of and if you not careful, can even draw more attention. I think mixing it with some solid proxy auth and smart rotation is still best rather...
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    Setting up OpenVPN on Raspberry Pi for max privacy

    different angle: setting up your own VPN on a Pi can be a pain but it kinda feels like you're building your own fortress, so I get the appeal even if it's lowkey a lot of work to keep it safe and running.
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    Proxy APIs vs proxy lists for scraping, which one better?

    just my 2 cents, I once tried a proxy API for a quick job and it was smooth til I hit some latency issues and had to switch back to a proxy list. thought it was gonna be easier but turned out kinda more hassle in the long run.
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    Free proxies are a trap - real talk

    different angle: maybe some free proxies are lowkey useful for quick tests but never rely on 'em long term. one tip - if u gotta use free proxies, always switch them up fast and never put sensitive stuff through 'em. you think that can actually help avoid getting burned?
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