Hi everyone,

I was just thinking about ratios. Isn't it bad if I have a ratio above 1.0?
I mean in the end that means someone else has to have a ratio under 1.0 and they get in trouble for that.
So if I only upload until I have, let's say 500GB uploaded and a download of 300GB it's bad. Or isn't it?

Originally Posted by HansePorter

Hi everyone,

I was just thinking about ratios. Isn't it bad if I have a ratio above 1.0?
I mean in the end that means someone else has to have a ratio under 1.0 and they get in trouble for that.
So if I only upload until I have, let's say 500GB uploaded and a download of 300GB it's bad. Or isn't it?

It is bad for them. That's life.

Always read rules of the tracker and carry out their instructions about ratio and seeding.

What if the rules of the tracker state one have to maintain a ratio of 1.0? Would that mean ratio above 1.0 would get me in trouble? Have you ever heard of something like that?

Originally Posted by HansePorter

What if the rules of the tracker state one have to maintain a ratio of 1.0? Would that mean ratio above 1.0 would get me in trouble? Have you ever heard of something like that?

No. This means the minimum ratio you should maintain is 1.0.. anything higher is just a bonus and shows you seed

Originally Posted by HansePorter

What if the rules of the tracker state one have to maintain a ratio of 1.0? Would that mean ratio above 1.0 would get me in trouble? Have you ever heard of something like that?

It means you need to be careful that your ratio doesn't drop below 1.0, not the other way around. If a tracker doesn't allow overseeding, then that would be specifically stated in the site's rules or FAQ. So, all you need to do is read the rules and FAQ carefully and you'll be just fine.

Originally Posted by HansePorter

What if the rules of the tracker state one have to maintain a ratio of 1.0? Would that mean ratio above 1.0 would get me in trouble? Have you ever heard of something like that?

For example, never let your ratio drop below 0.4 at Torrentleech or 0.95 at IPT. Higher the better. I keep most of my ratios above 50.

Alright, thanks a lot everyone.

In that case, I'll be fine