tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post1332301520011804441..comments2024-03-28T02:35:47.536-07:00Comments on MUTANT SOUNDS: THE RE-UPS AND DOWNS OF FILE SHARINGmutantsoundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06991358470333875614noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-39828217968718542422015-04-25T07:15:31.546-07:002015-04-25T07:15:31.546-07:00bring it back!! i like the torrent idea
or dropbo...bring it back!! i like the torrent idea<br /><br />or dropbox, or google drive or mega. <br /><br />So so many options. Don't let this music die to spotifyharryhttp://www.harrygriffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-4999765822825247592013-03-06T15:48:07.808-08:002013-03-06T15:48:07.808-08:00A huge torrent could be an awesome idea...
You ju...A huge torrent could be an awesome idea...<br /><br />You just need a bunch of people agreeing to seed a huge file for a longtime<br /><br />I don't usually seed my torrent for months but i would be fucking happy to seed for years if i could get an archive of the awesome music you share with us without buying a rapidshare account and spending hours clicking links Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-17459420867760135702013-02-28T15:08:23.097-08:002013-02-28T15:08:23.097-08:00Yeah, you know, I can't figure out what RS thi...Yeah, you know, I can't figure out what RS thinks it's doing. Two to three years ago, they completely reworked their business model with the introduction of "rapids," a quasi-currency which then need to be converted into a term of premium use, and also did away with the ability to earn premium time on the site by having files downloaded. Fine, the previous model was probably unsustainable and unlikely to provide returns on shareholders' investments. Now they're playing games with their users in such a way that they'll be lucky if anyone uses their site for free, let alone pays premium prices. How the hell do they think they're going to make money?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-66250289339203164252013-02-28T12:19:03.113-08:002013-02-28T12:19:03.113-08:00You are an amazing person and I value your graciou...You are an amazing person and I value your gracious nature for the gift of obscure music more than anything! Thank You for hanging in there where many other Bolggers have buckled under pressure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-25588092234744234702013-02-25T22:28:19.571-08:002013-02-25T22:28:19.571-08:00Man, I think y'all are missing the point. He i...Man, I think y'all are missing the point. He is just fed up with the whole cat and mouse thing with all of these sites. Doing all of this work and then keeping your fingers crossed, having to constantly check up on what's working and what isn't...reuploads here and there, in small or huge batches. It is a huge endeavor and on top of work, LIFE, being an artist and having his own project that requires much time and energy.....not to mention the STRESS and headache. <br /><br />I for one am thankful beyond words for the worlds that this blog (and many others) have opened up for me. The joy of discovering so much crazy, obscure and AMAZING music via this blog has been one of the few high points for me of the past few (miserable) years. You've gone above and beyond....for the sake of the music alone. It's people like you who keep the spirit alive, the creative fire burning and catalyze creative revolutions, which is what the past 5 years have been for music: a revolution and complete revitalization. You have been right at the front lines of it. Seriously. <3<br /><br />Go make some music and have fun, man. That's where it's at. the tunes you guys are making are awesome. erreur_fatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420821454023051358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-39295963963721054092013-02-17T07:01:41.640-08:002013-02-17T07:01:41.640-08:00the decision is yours, but why not created a DC++ ...the decision is yours, but why not created a DC++ hub where all mutant sounds passers-by can share what has been upped? or the already-mentioned torrent solutioncommunistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-3051728552845759992013-02-17T06:49:26.197-08:002013-02-17T06:49:26.197-08:00fwiw: seems some friends are having luck with:
ht...fwiw: seems some friends are having luck with:<br /><br />https://mega.co.nz/eating kalamazoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764510012148034008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-73030599862175284372013-02-16T01:06:13.529-08:002013-02-16T01:06:13.529-08:00Yes, I agree with many of the commenters: MS is ea...Yes, I agree with many of the commenters: MS is easily one of the most important creative music blogs. Torrents can be an answer to the instability of file lockers. <br /><br />Whatever decision is made, thank you so much for all the music!ushapedhttp://pwm.bandcamp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-75535612335863333022013-02-14T08:37:21.013-08:002013-02-14T08:37:21.013-08:00Whatever happens, a big thank you for all the musi...Whatever happens, a big thank you for all the music!!! Best wishes for the future!!!Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-77081759486251359812013-02-13T12:33:47.559-08:002013-02-13T12:33:47.559-08:00Hey guys,
thanks for all the great work, i know ...Hey guys, <br /><br />thanks for all the great work, i know keeping the uploads up can be a huge hassle.<br /><br />It seems like there are a few options for making it easier.<br /><br />Option a is to move over to torrents, which some people have mentioned. High up front cost, but more stable in the long run.<br /><br />You could also host it yourselves, which would probably be the most stable, but has some tech costs up front, and potential liability.<br /><br />A third option would be to automate the process with rapidshare. It seems like they have an API and I would be willing to donate some time to write a script that would check for files that are no longer available and automatically re-update them. I'd love to donate my time if it helps keep mutant-sounds up and running.<br />Best, and thanks,<br />gabegabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384734562364666560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-71124262406207277592013-02-13T12:27:23.652-08:002013-02-13T12:27:23.652-08:00So, it seems like there are a couple things you co...So, it seems like there are a couple things you could do to make this all easier on you. <br /><br />The first would be to switch to torrents, as some other people have mentioned above. <br /><br />Another option, since rapidshare has an API, is to automate the process. I'd be happy to donate some time to developing a script that can check what files are no longer available and automatically re-upload them.gabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384734562364666560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-70168562803991838062013-02-12T23:34:16.545-08:002013-02-12T23:34:16.545-08:00have you considered http://thepiratebay.se/? i am ...have you considered http://thepiratebay.se/? i am willing to bet that many of us are willing to seed these gems!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642405470238594729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-77553526034754106532013-02-12T19:50:07.740-08:002013-02-12T19:50:07.740-08:00A problem I've had is DMCA takedown notices, m...A problem I've had is DMCA takedown notices, most of them false positives generated due to some stupid bots. Filehosts such as Zippyshare aren't immune to those either. Some of us don't have the time or patience to keep changing hosts because of bots and the corporate ass-kissing script kiddies who don't have a clue that are running them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-85521470176939845432013-02-12T17:39:50.490-08:002013-02-12T17:39:50.490-08:00The idea of a megatorrent of Mutant Sounds uploads...The idea of a megatorrent of Mutant Sounds uploads sounds like a fast way to get all the releases to at least a few people so links can be re-posted when needed. It's a short-term fix, but could lead to more people being able to help in the future.<br /><br />Anyway, this was always the best music blog even in the glory days before the Megaupload closure. I'd love to see the material uploaded survive as long as possible.Baylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-1760341170684908352013-02-12T02:01:53.201-08:002013-02-12T02:01:53.201-08:00Good Luck
ThanksalotGood Luck<br />ThanksalotLYSERGICFUNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300222045720271968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-31741145551160697742013-02-11T21:58:15.907-08:002013-02-11T21:58:15.907-08:00i believe nearly every album uploaded on this site...i believe nearly every album uploaded on this site still exists on soulseek, although that too is a legally beleaguered service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-25937541363600548212013-02-11T13:42:51.710-08:002013-02-11T13:42:51.710-08:00I don't really get where is the problem here.
...I don't really get where is the problem here.<br />The are DOZENS of free filehosts around, more or less obscure. If you got fed up with Rapidshare or Mediafire, just say your big "fuck you" to them and use one or two other filehosts for regular posting. Encourage the readers of the blog to reupload posted zips to as much others filehosts as possible and left the links in comments. Readers also could create a torrents on free trackers (like PirateBay) and left the links to those torrents here. Using systems like Dropbox is a valuable option as well.<br />It's really not that hard to maintain all this thing if you don't get stick to a single file storage provider and use the combined power of readers of this blog to spread the stuff and keep it alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-2065555450222332572013-02-11T10:05:20.531-08:002013-02-11T10:05:20.531-08:00Use Zippyshare or Rapidgator...they are within the...Use Zippyshare or Rapidgator...they are within the best filehosts right now and they don't seem to go down every two weeks (especially Zippy...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-71859870882270814342013-02-11T05:32:59.841-08:002013-02-11T05:32:59.841-08:00Mutant Sounds, try to use a system like Dropbox, o...Mutant Sounds, try to use a system like Dropbox, oldies like Soulseek or FTP, or another modern systems of exchange... and we kick together these Rapidshares and Midiafires!<br />The only thing you want is that you stand firm with this blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906647496149304411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-20150282920015506202013-02-11T02:27:41.051-08:002013-02-11T02:27:41.051-08:00I've had the same problem,but slowly am reuppi...I've had the same problem,but slowly am reupping everything to the more obscure file sharers.It would be a tragedy, to quote the Steps hit, for Mutant Sounds to give up.I know its a pain in the arse, but no-one expects you to re-up everything within a few weeks. Places like Deposit files and Crammit.in seem to be unaffected....it may be a matter of time ,but I don't think the smaller companies are under the same influences as RS and MF.<br />I may be kidding myself but,y'know.<br />Nick (Die or DIY?)Jonny Zchivagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497564293755458977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-43448834190098031082013-02-10T22:29:12.904-08:002013-02-10T22:29:12.904-08:00This is a wonderful blog. Thank you and good luck....This is a wonderful blog. Thank you and good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-4506772093222201182013-02-10T14:36:09.316-08:002013-02-10T14:36:09.316-08:00Rapidshare and Mediafire are killing off a bunch o...Rapidshare and Mediafire are killing off a bunch of my favorite music blogs. It was fun while it lasted.<br /><br />Maybe we could try to make one big Mutant Sounds torrent with all the old stuff. Then the new stuff will just need to be uploaded the old fashioned way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-52081701900103857422013-02-10T13:41:17.166-08:002013-02-10T13:41:17.166-08:00This is one of the best sites on the net.Why anyon...This is one of the best sites on the net.Why anyone would try and stop it is beyond me.Completely understand if you have to stop but it would be such a shame.Either way,thanks and good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-88250276048277075722013-02-10T12:09:43.890-08:002013-02-10T12:09:43.890-08:00Spavid from Wilfully Obscure here. Sounds like yo...Spavid from Wilfully Obscure here. Sounds like your Rapidshare deletion experience is on a micro scale, while one was quite macro and a lot more immediate. I had great success with them for 5+ years, until they suddenly locked my account for similar reasons a three weeks ago. They were hosting over a 1000 files of mine, and they were all tagged as "illegal" in an instant. <br /><br />They refused to let me even have <i>personal</i> access to anything. Even called their tech support department in Switzerland, and they still refused to budge. On top of that I had a PAID premium account with Rapidshare. <br /><br />Felt really, really gutted when it all went down, but opted to continue using another file hoster, Netkups.com. Am forever keeping my fingers crossed that the floor doesn't drop out on me again. I hope you can find a solution. spavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986537771229635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262584283674109553.post-84115226620133776102013-02-10T09:02:25.036-08:002013-02-10T09:02:25.036-08:00rapishare/mediafire time are behind us...
"I...rapishare/mediafire time are behind us...<br /><br />"I believe that RS days are numbered." said a friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com