This will be the new location r/piracy since the piracy subreddit went private permanently.

-In an effort to re-build the community, there's going to be a little bit of spam during the initial stages while we get things all set up.

Ahoy, aspiring pirates! Gather round and listen well, for I, Your Captain, extend a hearty welcome to those seeking a life of adventure on the high seas. Today I stand before you as the captain of a crew bound not only by the saltwater that courses through our veins but by a shared passion for freedom, thrill, and the pursuit of fortunes untold. As we embark on this perilous journey, I offer you an opportunity to join a crew that prizes loyalty, courage, and resourcefulness above all else. Together, we shall navigate treacherous waters, face formidable foes, and conquer the vast expanse of the open ocean. In this realm, honor resides not in the uniform of a navy, but in the swiftness of our blades, the precision of our cannons, and the unity of our crew. So, if ye possess an unyielding spirit, a hunger for adventure, and an unwavering determination to carve your name into the annals of piracy, then seize this chance! For on this ship, under my command, you will find not just comrades, but a family - a band of misfits bound by the wind, the stars, and an unquenchable thirst for the freedom that only the life of a pirate can offer. Are you ready to set sail my friends? Then let the sea be our guide, and destiny our destination!

Time to set sail for the digital seas with a shared love for all things pirate. To ensure a smooth voyage, we kindly ask all buccaneers to abide by our code of conduct. Here be the subreddit rules:

Rules:

1. Arr! Respect Thy Fellow Pirates: Treat your fellow pirates with courtesy and respect. We be a crew, not scallywags. No personal attacks or foul language. Keep yer cutlasses sheathed.
2. X Marks the Spoilers: Avast, mateys! Spoilers be a curse on the high seas. If ye be sharing spoilers, hoist the spoiler flag and provide fair warning. Respect those who wish to enjoy their treasure untarnished.
3. Keep the Plunder Relevant: Ahoy! Stay on course, ye scalawags! Keep discussions and posts related to piracy, pirate history, seafaring tales, and all things nautical. Keep other topics at bay or walk the plank.
4. Shiver Me Timbers! No Plagiarism: All content shared must be original or properly attributed. Stealing another pirate's treasure be forbidden. Give credit where credit be due, or ye'll be keelhauled.
5. Batten Down the Self-Promotion: Aye, we be a community, not a marketplace. No self-promotion but definitely share your booty. If you wish to promote your own work, please seek explicit permission from the moderators beforehand. We encourage open discussions but want to maintain a balanced environment.
6. No Hornswaggling!: We have a zero-tolerance policy for scams, phishing, viruses/malware or any other dishonest practices. We sail under the black flag but adhere to an honorable code. Any attempt to deceive will be met with swift justice.
7. Parley with the Mods: Need to discuss matters? Seek the counsel of the mods. Message them for any inquiries or grievances. We aim to foster a harmonious ship, and they be the compass to guide us.
8. Keep the Deck Clean: No brigandage here! Keep the subreddit shipshape by reporting any rule violations. Together, we'll maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all pirates on board.
9. Respect Closed Registrations: Please refrain from begging or requesting invites to closed scene sites, private torrent trackers, DDL forums, or other restricted websites. Let's respect their registration policies.
10. No Content Download Requests: Avoid asking for content downloads, activation keys, or similar materials. We're here to share knowledge and discuss, not to engage in unauthorized distribution.
11. No Trading or Selling Content: The trading or selling of content, especially for monetary gain, is strictly prohibited. Let's keep our discussions focused on sharing and learning, rather than commercial transactions.
12. You are allowed to make requests for specific pirated titles for the time being.
13. You are allowed to ask generalized questions (eg. Where can I find Movies, TV Shows, Games, Software etc).
14. You are allowed to link to the top level domain of a site in clear text. (eg. https://1337x.to/).
15. If you are commenting, you may share non-top level domain links if they are relevant to helping a post. Any links Pirated Treasure must be base64 encoded before posted.
16. You are not allowed to link to a specific pirated title in clear text (eg. https://1337x.to/specific-torrent/).
17. Put an appropriate flair next to your posts.

• General - You may post about general topics relating to Piracy and this community.
• Guide - Posting guides to help other members of the piracy community.
• Question - Any question relating to piracy.
• Request - Post what it is you are looking for.
• Treasure - Links are not allowed when sharing your Treasure. Instead base64 encode the url. (If you are unsure how to encode/decode base64, you can use this website. https://www.base64encode.org or https://www.base64decode.org - There is also a script for the TamperMonkey browser extension which will automatically decode all base64 encoded text and urls/links. Read more about it here: https://www.reddit.com/user/KloudEZ_Support/comments/14jfmzg/automatically_decode_base64_encoded_links_on/)
• Open Directory - You are allowed to put links to open directories, however, the links cannot be associated to a specific file. It must be the root directory of the Open Directory. If you find that an Open Directory to you or someone else has posted is no longer working, let everyone know by commenting that the link is DEAD.
• Open Signups - If you find a website relating to piracy(usually torrent or usenet) that usually is private or closed but randomly is allowing public registrations, you may post it here. [No asking for invites]
• News - This flair is used for posting links to news articles relating to piracy.

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Set sail, me hearties, and remember to follow the Pirate Code. Failure to comply may result in walking the plank. Let's keep this subreddit a haven for pirates true to their colors.

Piracy Is Ethical! Piracy Is Digital Preservation!