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< h2 > Uploading Rules </ h2 >
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< span id = " Index " > Example : The search term < strong > FLAC </ strong > returns all rules containing < strong > FLAC </ strong >. The search term < strong > FLAC + trump </ strong > returns all rules containing both < strong > FLAC </ strong > and < strong > trump </ strong >.</ span >
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< li id = " Introk " >< a href = " #Intro " >< strong > Introduction </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h1k " >< a href = " #h1 " > 1. < strong > Uploading Rules </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " h1.1k " >< a href = " #h1.1 " > 1.1 . < strong > General </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h1.2k " >< a href = " #h1.2 " > 1.2 . < strong > Specifically Banned </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h1.3k " >< a href = " #h1.3 " > 1.3 . < strong > Scene Uploads </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h2k " >< a href = " #h2 " > 2. < strong > Music </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " h2.1k " >< a href = " #h2.1 " > 2.1 . < strong > General </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h2.2k " >< a href = " #h2.2 " > 2.2 . < strong > Duplicates & amp ; Trumping </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " r2.2.9k " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " > 2.2 . 9. < strong > Lossy rules </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " r2.2.10k " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " > 2.2 . 10. < strong > Lossless rules </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11k " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " > 2.2 . 11. < strong > Editions and Releases rules </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h2.3k " >< a href = " #h2.3 " > 2.3 . < strong > Formatting </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.4k " >< a href = " #h2.4 " > 2.4 . < strong > Bonus Content </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.5k " >< a href = " #h2.5 " > 2.5 . < strong > Vinyl </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.6k " >< a href = " #h2.6 " > 2.6 . < strong > Live Music and Soundboards </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " r2.6.9.1k " >< a href = " #r2.6.9.1 " > 2.6 . 9.1 . < strong > Allowed Live Music </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " r2.6.9.2k " >< a href = " #r2.6.9.2 " > 2.6 . 9.2 . < strong > Disallowed Live Music </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h2.7k " >< a href = " #h2.7 " > 2.7 . < strong > Multichannel </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.8k " >< a href = " #h2.8 " > 2.8 . < strong > SACD </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.9k " >< a href = " #h2.9 " > 2.9 . < strong > Blu - ray </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h2.10k " >< a href = " #h2.10 " > 2.10 . < strong > Cassettes </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h3k " >< a href = " #h3 " > 3. < strong > Comedy ( Audio ) & amp ; Audiobooks </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h4k " >< a href = " #h4 " > 4. < strong > Applications </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " h4.1k " >< a href = " #h4.1 " > 4.1 . < strong > General </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h4.2k " >< a href = " #h4.2 " > 4.2 . < strong > Duplicates & amp ; Trumping </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h5k " >< a href = " #h5 " > 5. < strong > Comic Books </ strong ></ a >
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< li id = " h5.1k " >< a href = " #h5.1 " > 5.1 . < strong > General </ strong ></ a ></ li >
< li id = " h5.2k " >< a href = " #h5.2 " > 5.2 . < strong > Multi - comic </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h5.3k " >< a href = " #h5.3 " > 5.3 . < strong > Duplicates & amp ; Trumping </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h5.4k " >< a href = " #h5.4 " > 5.4 . < strong > Formatting </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h6k " >< a href = " #h6 " > 6. < strong > ebooks , eLearning Books & amp ; Sheet Music </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< li id = " h7k " >< a href = " #h7 " > 7. < strong > eLearning Videos </ strong ></ a ></ li >
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< h4 id = " Intro " >< a href = " #Introk " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > Introduction </ h4 >
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< p > The uploading rules below are overwhelmingly long and detailed for a reason . The length is necessary to explain the rules clearly and thoroughly . A summary of each rule is in < span style = " font-weight: bold; " > bold text </ span > before the actual rule for easier reading . You may also find the corresponding rule sections in the < a href = " #Index " > Index </ a >. The corresponding < a href = " # " >& uarr ; </ a > ( move one level up ) and < a href = " #Index " > rule section links </ a > ( move down into the document ) help provide quick navigation .</ p >
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< p > Before you upload anything , if you are still unsure of what a rule means , PLEASE ask your questions at any of the following points of site user support : < a href = " staff.php " > First - Line Support </ a > , < a href = " forums.php?action=viewforum&forumid=8 " > the Help Forum </ a > , or < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&name=IRC " >< ? = BOT_HELP_CHAN ?> on IRC</a>. Send a <a href="staffpm.php">Staff PM</a> addressed to staff if other support has directed you to a moderator or if support has been unhelpful in your particular case. If you find any dead or broken links in the upload rules, send a <a href="staffpm.php">Staff PM</a> addressed to staff, and include in your message the upload rule number (e.g. <a href="#r2.4.3">2.4.3</a>) and preferably the correct link to replace the broken one.</p>
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< h4 id = " h1 " >< a href = " #h1k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h1 " > 1. </ a > Uploading Rules </ h4 >
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< h5 id = " h1.1 " >< a href = " #h1.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h1.1 " > 1.1 .</ a > General </ h5 >
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< li id = " r1.1.1 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.1 " > 1.1 . 1. </ a >
< strong > Only music , applications , comic books , ebooks , comedy ( audio ), audiobooks , and music - related eLearning videos are allowed on the site .</ strong >
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< li id = " r1.1.2 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.2 " > 1.1 . 2. </ a >
< strong > Duplicate torrents in any category are not allowed .</ strong > There are some exceptions to this rule , which are outlined in their relevant sections below .
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< li id = " r1.1.3 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.3 " > 1.1 . 3. </ a >
< strong > No freely available content in non - music sections .</ strong > If you could just download something from the web , so can everyone else . Each main section explains in greater detail what " freely available " means in the context of that section . See < a href = " #r2.1.9 " > 2.1 . 9 </ a > in regards to freely available music . See < a href = " #r4.1.3 " > 4.1 . 3 </ a > in regards to freely available applications .
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< li id = " r1.1.4 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.4 " > 1.1 . 4. </ a >
< strong > Seed complete copies of your uploads .</ strong > Do not upload a torrent unless you intend to seed until there are at least 1.0 distributed copies . Seeding past this minimum is strongly encouraged .
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< li id = " r1.1.5 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.5 " > 1.1 . 5. </ a >
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< strong > No advertising or personal credits .</ strong > Providing artist , album , label , or retailer information is not considered advertising .
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< li id = " r1.1.5.1 " >< a href = " #h1.1.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.5.1 " > 1.1 . 5.1 </ a >
< strong > Do not advertise sites , groups , or persons in torrent contents ( e . g . , folder names , file names , or file tags ) .</ strong > Exceptions : untouched scene uploads are exempt from this rule . For analog uploads , ripper credits may be included in a lineage text file , in a folder name , or in an optional file tag field ( e . g . " comment " or " ripped by " ), but never in a required tag field ) .
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< li id = " r1.1.5.2 " >< a href = " #h1.1.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.5.2 " > 1.1 . 5.2 </ a >
< strong > Do not advertise sites , groups , or persons in torrent descriptions .</ strong > Exception : torrent source information ( e . g . ripper , scene group , or original uploader credit ) is allowed in torrent descriptions .
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< li id = " r1.1.6 " >< a href = " #h1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.1.6 " > 1.1 . 6. </ a >
< strong > Archived files in uploads are not allowed .</ strong > Exceptions : The sections that allow archived files ( e . g . , zip , rar , iso , etc . ) are the following :
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< li > Comic Books ( . cbr and . cbz ) .</ li >
< li > Scene released torrents in non - music categories .</ li >
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< li > Sheet music may be individually archived .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h1.2 " >< a href = " #h1.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h1.2 " > 1.2 .</ a > Specifically Banned </ h5 >
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< li id = " r1.2.1 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.1 " > 1.2 . 1. </ a >
< strong > Anything not specifically allowed below .</ strong > If you have any doubts , ask before uploading .
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< li id = " r1.2.2 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.2 " > 1.2 . 2. </ a >
< strong > Any car parts and car data programs .</ strong > This ban includes programs like AllData and vendor - specific diagnostic programs such as Carsoft .
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< li id = " r1.2.3 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.3 " > 1.2 . 3. </ a >
< strong > Videos of any kind ( other than eLearning Videos ) .</ strong > No movies , no TV shows , no concerts , and no data / video tracks from enhanced CDs .
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< li id = " r1.2.4 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.4 " > 1.2 . 4. </ a >
< strong > Pornography or nudity of any kind unless it is part of the official packaging for a commercial audio release .</ strong > This ban includes pictures , erotic comic books or hentai , sex manuals , erotic magazines , etc .
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< li id = " r1.2.5 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.5 " > 1.2 . 5. </ a >
< strong > Games of any kind .</ strong > No games of any kind for PC , Mac , Linux , mobile devices , or any other platform are allowed .
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< li id = " r1.2.6 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.6 " > 1.2 . 6. </ a >
< strong > Collections of pictures or wallpapers are not applications .</ strong > You may not upload them to any category . Commercially available template and clip art packs are acceptable for the application category ( see < a href = " #r4.1.9 " > 4.1 . 9 </ a > ) .
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< li id = " r1.2.7 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.7 " > 1.2 . 7. </ a >
< strong > User compilations in any category .</ strong > All releases , packs , or collections must be reasonably official as specified in each category .
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< li id = " r1.2.8 " >< a href = " #h1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.2.8 " > 1.2 . 8. </ a >
< strong > DRM - restricted files .</ strong > Files must not be encrypted or be in a restricted format that impedes sharing . You are also highly encouraged to remove personal information from any non - DRM protected files ( such as iTunes Plus releases ) .
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< h5 id = " h1.3 " >< a href = " #h1.3k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h1.3 " > 1.3 .</ a > Scene Uploads </ h5 >
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< li id = " r1.3.1 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.1 " > 1.3 . 1. </ a >
< strong > You may give credit to the release group ( optional ) .</ strong > If you really want to give credit to the release group , mention the full release name , including group name , in the Release description section only . Do not add this information to the Album description section .
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< li id = " r1.3.2 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.2 " > 1.3 . 2. </ a >
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< strong > No NFO art pasted in the album description .</ strong > Unedited NFOs are allowed within the specific torrent Release description - not in the Album page description . If you must include some information from the NFO in the Album description or Release description , include only the tracklist , album notes , and other essential information . Specific encoding settings belong in the Release description .
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< li id = " r1.3.3 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.3 " > 1.3 . 3. </ a >
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< strong > Use the actual album title on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a > ; do not use the scene - given title .</ strong > Naming your album_titles_like_this or your . albums . like . this is not allowed . Use the actual release title and artist . Do not use the title from the torrent folder or NFO for the scene release .
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< li id = " r1.3.4 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.4 " > 1.3 . 4. </ a >
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< strong > Scene releases must be complete ( as released ) to use the Scene label .</ strong > If you ' ve changed the tags , unpacked the archive , removed any files , split the tracks , or altered the track naming , then it is no longer a scene release . It should not be labeled as such . If any of these changes has taken place , file names should not include any reference to the release group ( see < a href = " #r1.1.5 " > 1.1 . 5 </ a > , < a href = " #r2.3.2 " > 2.3 . 2 </ a > , and < a href = " #r2.3.11 " > 2.3 . 11 </ a > ) .
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< li id = " r1.3.5 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.5 " > 1.3 . 5. </ a >
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< strong > No protected archives .</ strong > Archived releases must not be password protected .
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< li id = " r1.3.6 " >< a href = " #h1.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r1.3.6 " > 1.3 . 6. </ a >
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< strong > Scene releases in each torrent category must conform to the rules specified for their respective sections .</ strong > For example , music scene releases must adhere to the music quality and formatting rules no matter how the original files were released . If the scene archives were password protected , you cannot upload them to this site unmodified . Exceptions : You may upload scene releases that originally do not fit in the rules if you can make the necessary changes within the rules . However , these modified uploads must not be labeled as scene .
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< h4 id = " h2 " >< a href = " #h2k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2 " > 2. </ a > Music </ h4 >
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< h5 id = " h2.1 " >< a href = " #h2.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.1 " > 2.1 .</ a > General </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.1.1 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.1 " > 2.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > The only formats allowed for music are :</ strong >
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< li >< strong > Lossy :</ strong > MP3 , AAC , AC3 , DTS </ li >
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< li >< strong > Lossless :</ strong > FLAC ( maximum 24 - bit depth , maximum 192 kHz sampling rate ) </ li >
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< span style = " font-style: italic; " > Only standard versions of each format are allowed . Hybrid formats that combine both lossless and lossy audio data in the same file , such as DTS - HD , mp3HD , and HD - AAC , are not allowed . AC3 and DTS are reserved for commercial media sources and only if they contain such tracks ; transcoding from any other source , including lossless ( e . g . , PCM and MLP formats ), is not allowed .</ span >
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< li id = " r2.1.2 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.2 " > 2.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > No transcodes or re - encodes of lossy releases are acceptable here .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.2.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.2.1 " > 2.1 . 2.1 .</ a > < strong > The only acceptable transcodes are releases that were transcoded from a lossless source ( e . g . , CD , SBD , DAT , Vinyl , SACD , or LPCM ) .</ strong > Please refer to < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=14 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on transcodes and how to detect them .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.2.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.2.2 " > 2.1 . 2.2 .</ a > < strong > Official lossy - mastered releases are not considered transcodes .</ strong > They are allowed on the site . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=364 " > this wiki </ a > for further information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.2.3 " >< a href = " #r2.1.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.2.3 " > 2.1 . 2.3 .</ a > < strong > Releases from Bandcamp , Beatport , and similar online retailers are considered official lossy - mastered releases when lossy mastered by the artist or label .</ strong > A non - lossy mastered release from any source may trump a lossy mastered release from a WEB source . And if the same WEB retailer revises their release and subsequently supplies a non - lossy mastered release , the new source may trump the original upload .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.3 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.3 " > 2.1 . 3. </ a > < strong > Music releases must have an average bitrate of at least 192 kbps regardless of the format .</ strong > Exceptions : The following VBR encodes may go under the 192 kbps limit : LAME V2 ( VBR ), V1 ( VBR ), V0 ( VBR ), APS ( VBR ), APX ( VBR ), MP3 192 ( VBR ), and AAC ~ 192 ( VBR ) to AAC ~ 256 ( VBR ) releases . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=11 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on encoding options .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.4 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.4 " > 2.1 . 4. </ a > < strong > Bitrates must accurately reflect encoder presets or the average bitrate of the audio files .</ strong > You are responsible for supplying correct format and bitrate information on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a >. See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=714 " > this wiki </ a > for further information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.5 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.5 " > 2.1 . 5. </ a > < strong > Albums must not be ripped or uploaded as a single track .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.5.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.5.1 " > 2.1 . 5.1 .</ a > < strong > If the tracks on the original CD were separate , you must rip them to separate files .</ strong > Unsplit rips may be present on the site but are NOT the preferred format for lossless rips . Any unsplit FLAC rips lacking a cue sheet will be deleted outright . Any unsplit FLAC rip that includes a cue sheet will be trumpable by a properly split FLAC torrent . CDs with single tracks can be uploaded without prior splitting . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=947 " > this wiki </ a > for information on unsplit rips . Information about splitting rips can be < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=111 " > found here </ a >. Users who upload unsplit rips will be warned .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.5.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.5.2 " > 2.1 . 5.2 .</ a > < strong > Gapless DJ or professional mixes released as MP3 + CUE images are allowed as unseparated album images on the site .</ strong > This includes scene DJ mixes . You cannot take a previously split collection of tracks and upload it as an unsplit mix because the original form of those audio tracks was not a single unsplit file . Such torrents will be removed when reported . Split and unsplit versions do not count as duplicates of one another and may coexist .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.5.3 " >< a href = " #r2.1.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.5.3 " > 2.1 . 5.3 .</ a > < strong > For albums that contain separate tracks , unsplit MP3 albums are allowed for continuous albums and mixes only and must include a cue sheet .</ strong > If there is no reason for the album to be uploaded unsplit , or if the torrent is lacking a cue sheet , it will be deleted . Exception : If the retail version of an unsplit MP3 album is sold without a cue sheet , you may upload the unsplit rip without a cue sheet .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.6 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.6 " > 2.1 . 6. </ a > < strong > All music torrents must be encoded with a single encoder using the same settings .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.6.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.6.1 " > 2.1 . 6.1 .</ a > < strong > This means that you cannot create a torrent that contains both CBR and VBR files , nor can you upload torrents containing a mix of APS ( VBR ) / V2 ( VBR ) and APX ( VBR ) / V0 ( VBR ) files .</ strong > Likewise , this means that you cannot upload torrents containing files of varying bit depths or sampling rates . Exceptions : If the source media was delivered in different bit depths ( e . g . , 16 - bit and 24 - bit ) or sampling rates ( e . g . , 48 kHz and 96 kHz ) you may upload a torrent containing audio files with different attributes .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.6.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.6.2 " > 2.1 . 6.2 .</ a > < strong > Some WEB - sourced albums are only available in hybrid collections ( e . g . , albums consisting of both 24 - bit files and 16 - bit files , 96 kHz - sampled and 48 kHz - sampled files , or stereophonic and monophonic files ) .</ strong > If the online retailer supplies the files with such inconsistency , they are acceptable on the site . When requested by the staff , you must be able to provide proof of the WEB - sourcing in the form of web store receipts and album information indicating the non - uniform nature of the audio files . Label them according to the highest bit depth or sampling rate and be sure to note the variation in audio quality in the torrent description ( e . g . , Tracks 1 , 2 , and 3 are encoded at 24 bits while Tracks 4 , 5 , 6 , and 7 are encoded at 16 bits ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.6.3 " >< a href = " #r2.1.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.6.3 " > 2.1 . 6.3 .</ a > < strong > Including other kinds of audio quality differences in a torrent ( e . g . , duplicate lossy files in a lossless torrent ) is prohibited .</ strong > This kind of release is referred to as a " mutt rip " .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.7 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.7 " > 2.1 . 7. </ a > < strong > Use only the allowed container formats for audio files .</ strong > Use . m4a and . mp4 for AAC , and . flac for FLAC only . All other formats should not be encapsulated in random containers ( e . g . , FLAC must not be in an Ogg container , MP3 must not be in an . m4a container , and so forth ) . Exceptions : DTS CD - sourced audio rips , although contained in WAV , should have the . dts extension ( see < a href = " #h2.7 " > 2.7 </ a > ) .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.8 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.8 " > 2.1 . 8. </ a > < strong > Music not sourced from vinyl must not contain pops , clicks , or skips .</ strong > They will be deleted for rip / encode errors if reported . Music sourced from vinyl must follow the rules < a href = " #h2.5 " > found here </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.9 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.9 " > 2.1 . 9. </ a > < strong > Freely available music is allowed .</ strong > Uploaded music may be freely available on the web ( come from official sources such as record labels , band web sites , or the < a href = " https://www.archive.org/index.php " target = " _blank " > Internet Archive </ a > ) . Uploads can come from other torrent sites , but you are responsible for determining the audio quality of the music ( e . g . , that it is not transcoded , that it does not contain an edited log , that it is not a user compilation , etc . ) . Users are highly encouraged to provide a link to the source of their upload when uploading freely available music . However , this is not required and the lack of such a link to further information is not grounds for reporting a torrent . All freely available music must conform to both quality rules and formatting rules . This means it must be tagged correctly , not be a transcode , have separate tracks , and so forth . Freely available music uploads should have the " WEB " media format if no other source media ( e . g . , CD , DVD , etc . ) can be established for the files .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.10 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.10 " > 2.1 . 10. </ a > < strong > Clearly label water - marked or voice - over releases .</ strong > Watermarks or voice - overs must be clearly indicated in the torrent description . The torrent will be deleted for quality misrepresentation if this information is not noted .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.11 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.11 " > 2.1 . 11. </ a > < strong > Music ripped from the radio ( Satellite or FM ), television , the web , or podcasts are not allowed .</ strong > See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=948 " > this wiki </ a > for the difference between web rips and the WEB category .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.12 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.12 " > 2.1 . 12. </ a > < strong > No unofficial audience recordings may be uploaded .</ strong > These include but are not limited to AUD ( Audience ), IEM ( In Ear Monitor ), ALD ( Assistive Listening Device ), Mini - Disc , and Matrix - sourced recordings ( see < a href = " #r2.6.3 " > 2.6 . 3 </ a > ) .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.13 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.13 " > 2.1 . 13. </ a > < strong > Tape ( VHS , Video - 8 , etc . ) music sources are not allowed , except for cassette rips and certain soundboards .</ strong > See < a href = " #h2.6 " > 2.6 </ a > for further information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.14 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.14 " > 2.1 . 14. </ a > < strong > The WEB media category is for digital downloads only .</ strong > Digital downloads released only on the internet from internet sources cannot be given the CD media label on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a >. This includes downloads from the iTunes Store , LiveDownloads , Beatport , Amazon . com , Rhapsody , and other web stores . Scene releases with no source information must be labeled as WEB . Freely available music with no source information must also be labeled as WEB . If possible , indicate the source of your files ( e . g . , the specific web store ) in the torrent description . You are responsible for determining whether the downloaded files conform to < ? = SITE_NAME ?> 's rules for music quality. Note: Do not confuse WEB-sourced files with web rips (see <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=948">this wiki</a>). WEB media torrents are not always web rips (meaning <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=14">transcodes</a>). Please check the spectrals before assuming that they are web rips.</li>
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< li id = " r2.1.15 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.15 " > 2.1 . 15. </ a > < strong > WEB uploads must be uploaded at the bit depths and sampling rates they were sold at .</ strong > WEB uploads of the same audio with different sampling rates or bit depths may coexist if that is how they are sold or distributed . This means that if , for example , an album is sold with a bit depth of 24 bits and a sampling rate of 88.2 kHz , it must be uploaded directly with no modifications to the audio stream . An existing WEB upload of the same material with a bit depth of 24 and a sampling rate of 96 kHz may coexist with the new 24 / 88.2 upload but does not trump it . See < a href = " #r2.1.6.2 " > 2.1 . 6.2 </ a > for more information .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.16 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.16 " > 2.1 . 16. </ a > < strong > User - made compilations are not allowed .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.16.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.16.1 " > 2.1 . 16.1 .</ a > < strong > These are defined as compilations made by the uploader or anyone else who does not officially represent the artist or the label . </ strong > Compilations must be reasonably official . For example , " 34 of my favourite Grateful Dead songs " is not a reasonably official collection . Compiling a release from a list , such as a Top 100 Billboard Chart , is not allowed . User - made and unofficial multichannel mixes are also not allowed . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=973 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.16.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.16.2 " > 2.1 . 16.2 .</ a > < strong > Exceptions : Bootlegs are allowed if they meet quality standards for music and are proven to be retail releases in either a digital or physical form .</ strong > Bootlegs / mixtapes assembled and available from internet - only sources ( e . g . , music blogs , message boards , etc . ) are not considered official enough for this site .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.17 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.17 " > 2.1 . 17. </ a > < strong > No comedy , audiobook , or spoken word releases may be uploaded as music .</ strong > These torrents must not be grouped with other formats from the same release ( i . e . , they need to have individual torrent pages ) . See < a href = " #r3.2 " > 3.2 </ a > and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=955 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.18 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.18 " > 2.1 . 18. </ a > < strong > Sound sample packs must be uploaded as applications .</ strong > See < a href = " #r4.1.9 " > 4.1 . 9 </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.19 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.19 " > 2.1 . 19. </ a > < strong > All music torrents must represent a complete release , and may not be missing tracks ( or discs in the case of a multi - disc release ) .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.19.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.19 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.19.1 " > 2.1 . 19.1 .</ a > < strong > If an album is released as a multi - disc set ( or box set ) of CDs or vinyl discs , then it must be uploaded as a single torrent .</ strong > Preferably , each individual CD rip in a multi - disc set should be organized in its own folder ( see < a href = " #r2.3.15 " > 2.3 . 15 </ a > ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.19.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.19 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.19.2 " > 2.1 . 19.2 .</ a > < strong > A single track ( e . g . , one MP3 file ) cannot be uploaded on its own unless it is an officially released single .</ strong > If a specific track can only be found on an album , the entire album must be uploaded in the torrent .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.19.3 " >< a href = " #r2.1.19 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.19.3 " > 2.1 . 19.3 .</ a > < strong > Bonus discs may be uploaded separately in accordance with < a href = " #h2.4 " > 2.4 </ a >.</ strong > Please note that individual bonus tracks cannot be uploaded without the rest of the album . Bonus tracks are not bonus discs . Enhanced audio CDs with data or video tracks must be uploaded without the non - audio tracks . If you want to share the videos or data , you may host the files off - site with a file sharing service and include the link to that service in your torrent description .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.20 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.20 " > 2.1 . 20. </ a > < strong > User made discographies may not be uploaded .</ strong > Multi - album torrents are not allowed on the site under any circumstances . That means no discographies , Pitchfork compilations , etc . If releases ( e . g . , CD singles ) were never released as a bundled set , do not upload them together . Live soundboard material should be uploaded as one torrent per night , per show , or per venue . Including more than one show in a torrent results in a multi - album torrent . Exceptions : Only official boxsets and official compilation collections can contain multiple albums .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.21 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.21 " > 2.1 . 21. </ a > < strong >< a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=386 " > Pre - emphasis </ a > is allowed in lossless torrents only .</ strong > Lossless FLAC torrents with pre - emphasis are allowed on the site . They are allowed to coexist with lossless de - emphasized torrents ( both in their separate album edition groups ) . In contrast , lossy formats may not have pre - emphasis and will be deleted if uploaded .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.22 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.22 " > 2.1 . 22. </ a > < strong > Edition Information must be provided for digitally - sourced torrents .</ strong > Digitally - sourced ( including CD - sourced ) rips of albums that were first released before the availability of their source medium must have accurate edition information . For example , if a CD rip is of an album whose original release date was 1957 , predating the creation and distribution of CDs , then the uploader must make note of the correct year in which the CD was pressed , and preferably note the catalog identification as well . Rips for which Edition Information cannot be provided must be marked as an " Unknown Release " . Under no circumstances may you guess or feign knowledge of the Edition Information . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=367 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on album editions .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.23 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.23 " > 2.1 . 23. </ a > < strong > Audio can only be ripped from a video game CD under very specific circumstances . Audio ripped from a video game DVD is not allowed on site .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.1.23.1 " >< a href = " #r2.1.23 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.23.1 " > 2.1 . 23.1 .</ a > < strong > This audio layer must comply with the Red Book standard for audio data .</ strong > If there is no Red Book audio on the game disc , you may not upload a rip of the disc . Be prepared to provide extensive information on any audio that is ripped from a gaming disc ( see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=953 " > this wiki </ a > for information about providing proof ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.23.2 " >< a href = " #r2.1.23 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.23.2 " > 2.1 . 23.2 .</ a > < strong > The audio must meet the minimum requirements for music on the site ( see < a href = " #r2.1.3 " > 2.1 . 3 </ a > and < a href = " #r2.1.6 " > 2.1 . 6 </ a > ) .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.23.3 " >< a href = " #r2.1.23 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.23.3 " > 2.1 . 23.3 .</ a > < strong > Officially - released game soundtracks , which adhere to Red Book standards , are always allowed .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.24 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.24 " > 2.1 . 24. </ a > < strong > AAC torrents may only be uploaded if they represent editions unavailable on What . CD in any other format sourced from the same medium and edition ( e . g . , an iTunes AAC WEB release can co - exist with a CD release of the same edition ) .</ strong > See < a href = " #r2.2.9.11 " > 2.2 . 9.11 </ a > for information about trumping AAC torrents .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.1.25 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.25 " > 2.1 . 25. </ a > < strong > No HDCD content may be uploaded to the site .</ strong > There are inherent problems with ripping this format , and other forms of high - resolution audio are both more prevalent and preferred at this time ( e . g . , vinyl , SACD , Blu - ray , etc . ) . Any CD bearing the HDCD logo can still be ripped using the usual methods for ripping normal audio CDs . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=875 " > this wiki </ a > for more details on the media format .</ li >
< li id = " r2.1.26 " >< a href = " #h2.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.1.26 " > 2.1 . 26. </ a > < strong > Downsampling of digital sources is allowed for certain media types .</ strong > Downsampling of CD sources is strictly prohibited . Downsampling of WEB sources is allowed for audio files sampled at 88.2 kHz and above . If the WEB source is already sampled at a rate of either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz you may not downsample the audio files any further . Downsampling of SACD , DVD , or Blu - ray sources is allowed in certain cases . See < a href = " #r2.8.5 " > 2.8 . 5 </ a > , < a href = " #r2.7.3 " > 2.7 . 3 </ a > , and < a href = " #r2.9.5 " > 2.9 . 5 </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h2.2 " >< a href = " #h2.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.2 " > 2.2 .</ a > Duplicates & amp ; Trumping </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.2.0 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.0 " > 2.2 . 0. </ a > < strong > Overview </ strong >
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< img src = " static/common/trumpchart.png " alt = " Audio Dupe and Trump Chart " />< br />< br />
< em > This chart is an overview of how the dupe and trump rules work .</ em >
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< li id = " r2.2.1 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.1 " > 2.2 . 1. </ a > < strong > Upload an allowed format if it doesn 't already exist on the site.</strong> If there is no existing torrent of the album in the format you' ve chosen , you can upload it in any bitrate that averages at least 192 kbps .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.2 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.2 " > 2.2 . 2. </ a > < strong > Torrents that have the same bitrates , formats , and comparable or identical sampling rates for the same music release are duplicates .</ strong > If a torrent is already present on the site in the format and bitrate you wanted to upload , you are not allowed to upload it - it 's a duplicate (dupe). So if there' s a 192 kbps CBR MP3 torrent on the site , you are not allowed to upload another 192 kbps CBR MP3 torrent for the same release . Similarly , if a torrent is already present on the site in the format and at the sampling rate you wanted to upload , you are not allowed to upload it - it 's a duplicate (dupe). So if there' s a 48 kHz WEB FLAC torrent on the site , you are not allowed to upload a 44.1 kHz WEB FLAC torrent for the same release . You cannot trump an existing torrent with another version solely because the new version includes album art . Exceptions : Different editions and source media do not count as dupes . See < a href = " #r2.2.11 " > 2.2 . 11 </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.3 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.3 " > 2.2 . 3. </ a > < strong > Report all trumped and duplicated torrents .</ strong > If you trump a torrent or notice a duplicate torrent , please use the report link ( RP ) to notify staff for removal of the old or duplicate torrent . This process is particularly vital for lossless rips . If you are uploading a superior rip to the current one in the same format on the site , report the older torrent and include a link to your new torrent in the report . Your torrent will be deleted as a dupe if the older torrent is not reported . Note : Trump - This occurs when a new torrent is uploaded in a preferred bitrate or quality ( as specified by the lossy - , lossless - , and edition - specific rules below ) and replaces the older version that exists on the site . Dupe - This occurs when a new torrent is uploaded in a bitrate or quality that is equal to the existing older version on the site . Because the two torrents cannot coexist , the most recent upload is considered a duplicate .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.4 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.4 " > 2.2 . 4. </ a > < strong > Dupe rules also apply to previous uploads .</ strong > All of the dupe rules below concerning music formats may apply to torrents uploaded at an earlier time . For example , if you upload an album in 192 kbps MP3 , someone can upload the same album in 320 kbps at a later date and trump your 192 kbps MP3 .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.5 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.5 " > 2.2 . 5. </ a > < strong > Scene and non - scene torrents for the same release , in the same bitrate and format , are dupes .</ strong > The Scene label does not make the torrents unique from one another . If a scene V2 ( VBR ) of an album from CD is already uploaded , you may not upload another V2 ( VBR ) of the same album from CD .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.6 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.6 " > 2.2 . 6. </ a > < strong > All vinyl torrents must be ripped at the correct speed .</ strong > You must rip all vinyl albums at the speed with which they were intended to be played ( see < a href = " #r2.5.7 " > 2.5 . 7 </ a > ) .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.7 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.7 " > 2.2 . 7. </ a > < strong > Complete or untouched releases replace incomplete or watermarked versions .</ strong > Watermarked promos containing voice - overs and similar imperfections can be trumped by a non - watermarked release . Releases missing hidden or pre - gap tracks can be replaced by proper rips that include the entire range of tracks . These hidden or pre - gap tracks should be in their own file , not appended to the beginning of track one . Releases where the hidden or pre - gap track is appended to the first track can be trumped by one where the track is in a separate file .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.8 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.8 " > 2.2 . 8. </ a > < strong > Torrents that have been inactive ( e . g . , not seeded ) for two weeks may be trumped by the identical torrent ( e . g . , reseeded ) or by a brand new rip or encode ( see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=663 " > this wiki </ a > for the torrent inactivity rules ) of the album .</ strong > If you have the original torrent files for the inactive torrent , it is preferable to reseed those original files instead of uploading a new torrent . Uploading a replacement torrent should be done only when the files from the original torrent cannot be recovered or are unavailable .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.9 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9 " > 2.2 . 9. </ a > < strong > Lossy rules </ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.9.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.1 " > 2.2 . 9.1 .</ a > < strong > Higher bitrate CBR ( constant bitrate ) and ABR ( average bitrate ) torrents replace lower ones .</ strong > Once a CBR ( constant bitrate ) rip has been uploaded , no CBR rips of that bitrate or lower can be uploaded . In the same manner , once an ABR ( average bitrate ) rip has been uploaded , no ABR rips of that bitrate or lower can be uploaded . For example , if a 320 kbps CBR rip is already on the site , you are not allowed to upload a 256 kbps CBR . ABR and CBR may be interchangeably trumped . A CBR can trump a lower bitrate ABR and an ABR may trump a lower bitrate CBR . You may not upload a 192 kbps CBR if a 256 kbps ABR of the same release is already up . For more information , see the Wikipedia articles on < a href = " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_bitrate " target = " _blank " > average bitrate </ a > , < a href = " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant_bitrate " target = " _blank " > constant bitrate </ a > , and < a href = " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_bitrate " target = " _blank " > variable bitrate </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.9.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.2 " > 2.2 . 9.2 .</ a > < strong > Lossy format torrents with . log files do not replace equivalent existing torrents .</ strong > If you want to upload a lossy format ( e . g . , MP3 ) torrent that contains a log , when that format already exists in the same medium and album edition ( but without the log ), your new torrent will be considered a dupe . For example , a V2 ( VBR ) MP3 torrent with a log cannot replace a V2 ( VBR ) MP3 without a log . The same standard applies for lossy audio torrents with . m3u , . cue , and other additions such as artwork . Exceptions : If an existing torrent contains encode / rip errors , you may upload another copy that does not have errors . The bad torrent needs to be reported ( with clear information about which tracks and what time points are affected ) or your torrent will be deleted as a dupe . Also , see < a href = " #r2.3.8 " > 2.3 . 8 </ a > through < a href = " #r2.3.16 " > 2.3 . 16 </ a > for replacing poorly named and tagged torrents .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.3 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.3 " > 2.2 . 9.3 .</ a > < strong > V0 ( VBR ), V2 ( VBR ), and 320 CBR MP3 are allowed at any time .</ strong > You may upload a V0 ( VBR ), V2 ( VBR ) or 320 CBR MP3 as long as another rip with the same bitrate and format doesn ' t already exist . So if a V0 ( VBR ) is on the site , you may still upload a V2 ( VBR ) or 320 CBR MP3 of the same release .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.4 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.4 " > 2.2 . 9.4 .</ a > < strong > V2 ( VBR ) replaces APS ( VBR ), and both replace CBR rips under 256 kbps , 192 ( ABR ), and rips averaging 192 ( VBR ) to 210 ( VBR ) .</ strong > Once a rip with either the V2 ( VBR ) or APS ( VBR ) LAME encoding preset has been uploaded , you are not allowed to upload any CBR torrents under 256 kbps bitrate . Furthermore , a V2 ( VBR ) or APS ( VBR ) rip will trump all indiscriminate VBR rips of similar bitrate . A V2 ( VBR ) rip will replace a 192 ( VBR ) rip or 210 ( VBR ) rip , for example . Also , a V2 ( VBR ) will replace a 192 ( ABR ) torrent .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.5 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.5 " > 2.2 . 9.5 .</ a > < strong > V0 ( VBR ) replaces APX ( VBR ), and both replace CBR rips under 320 kbps , V1 ( VBR ), all ( ABR ) rips , and all other non - LAME preset ( VBR ) rips .</ strong > Once a rip with either the V0 ( VBR ) or APX ( VBR ) LAME encoding preset has been uploaded , you are not allowed to upload any CBR torrents under 320 kbps bitrate . Furthermore , a V0 ( VBR ) or APX ( VBR ) rip will trump all indiscriminate VBR rips ( of 192 kbps average bitrate or higher ) . A V0 ( VBR ) rip will replace a 256 ( VBR ) rip , for example . You may not upload a V1 ( VBR ) LAME encoding preset if either V0 ( VBR ) or APX ( VBR ) are already present .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.6 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.6 " > 2.2 . 9.6 .</ a > < strong > No constant bitrate encodes higher than 320 CBR are allowed on the site .</ strong > You may upload MP3 files from 192 kbps to 320 kbps if no torrent exists in that format for a release . Any CBR bitrates under 192 kbps and bitrates higher than 320 kbps will be deleted . See < a href = " #r2.2.9.1 " > 2.2 . 9.1 </ a > for more information .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.7 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.7 " > 2.2 . 9.7 .</ a > < strong > Non - LAME preset VBR rips do not replace each other .</ strong > Similar bitrate VBR encodes are considered dupes . Thus , a 192 ( VBR ) is allowed to coexist with a significantly higher VBR encode . You may not upload a 224 ( VBR ) if a 256 ( VBR ) is already present , nor vice versa .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.8 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.8 " > 2.2 . 9.8 .</ a > < strong > V2 ( VBR ) and V0 ( VBR ) LAME encodes trump APS ( VBR ) and APX ( VBR ) respectively .</ strong > V2 ( VBR ) trumps an APS ( VBR ) encode of the same release . Once a V2 ( VBR ) is uploaded , you may not upload an APS ( VBR ) encode . V0 ( VBR ) trumps an APX ( VBR ) encode of the same release . Once a V0 ( VBR ) is uploaded , you may not upload an APX ( VBR ) encode .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.9 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.9 " > 2.2 . 9.9 .</ a > < strong > Encoding profiles / object types at the same bitrate are not unique uploads .</ strong > A 256 ( VBR ) in LC profile is a dupe if a 256 ( VBR ) HE object type encode already exists on the site . Similarly , different extensions ( . m4a and . mp4 ) count as dupes if available in the same bitrate .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.10 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.10 " > 2.2 . 9.10 .</ a > < strong > VBR AAC encodes can be trumped by 256 CBR encodes .</ strong > Any VBR AAC encode , regardless of encoder used , may be deleted in favor of 256 CBR encodes . This includes 320 ( VBR ) encodes or encodes made with Nero presets .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.9.11 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.11 " > 2.2 . 9.11 .</ a > < strong > An AAC encode can be trumped by an allowed encode of the same medium and edition .</ strong > Note : For WEB torrents , comparisons of audio quality and source reliability will determine whether or not an MP3 may trump an AAC ( at the discretion of the moderator involved ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.9.12 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.12 " > 2.2 . 9.12 .</ a > < strong > Only one lossy vinyl rip in a specific bitrate is allowed per edition .</ strong > See < a href = " #r2.5.2 " > 2.5 . 2 </ a >.</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.9.13 " >< a href = " #r2.2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.9.13 " > 2.2 . 9.13 .</ a > < strong > Any lossy formats must be encoded at the same sampling rate as their lossless source .</ strong > FLAC files from a CD rip ( sampled at 44.1 kHz ) can only be transcoded to 44.1 kHz lossy formats . Any 48 kHz lossy formats for the same release that are uploaded after the 44.1 kHz torrents are on the site are considered dupes . FLAC files from a WEB FLAC ( sampled at 48 kHz ) can only be transcoded to 48 kHz lossy formats . If the 48 kHz FLAC torrent is uploaded , and the lossy formats are populated for this album at 48 kHz , no 44.1 kHz torrents ( lossless or lossy ) may be uploaded because those later torrents will be considered dupes .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10 " > 2.2 . 10. </ a > < strong > Lossless rules </ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.1 " > 2.2 . 10.1 .</ a > < strong > All FLAC CD rips must come from official CD sources .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.1.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.1.1 " > 2.2 . 10.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > Rips must be taken from commercially pressed or official ( e . g . , artist - or label - approved ) CD sources .</ strong > They may not come from CD - R copies of the same pressed CDs .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.1.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.1.2 " > 2.2 . 10.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > Exceptions : If the release is only distributed on CD - R by the label or artist , then that is acceptable .</ strong > See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=954 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on CD - R releases .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.2 " > 2.2 . 10.2 .</ a > < strong > A FLAC torrent without a log ( or with a log from a non - EAC or non - XLD ripping tool like dBpoweramp or Rubyripper ) may be trumped by a FLAC torrent with a log from an approved ripping tool that scores either 100 % or & lt ; 100 % because of non - audio deductions .</ strong > For example , an < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > log that scores 50 % ( because of CRC mismatches or other audio deductions ) cannot trump a Rubyripper log . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=921 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on approved ripping tools . Also , see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=693 " > this wiki </ a > for setting up < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=706 " > this wiki </ a > for ripping with EAC . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=146 " > this wiki </ a > for ripping with < a href = " http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html " target = " _blank " > XLD </ a >. Please make sure the log file has the " .log " extension so that it can display properly on the torrent page .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.3 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.3 " > 2.2 . 10.3 .</ a > < strong > A FLAC upload with an < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > or < a href = " http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html " target = " _blank " > XLD </ a > rip log that scores 100 % on the < a href = " logchecker.php " > log checker </ a > replaces one with a lower score .</ strong > No log scoring less than 100 % can trump an already existing one that scores under 100 %. For example , a FLAC + log rip that scores 50 % in the log checker cannot be trumped by a FLAC + log rip that scores 80 %. < ? = SITE_NAME ?> recommends <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=693">this guide for EAC</a>, and <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=146">this guide for XLD</a>. See <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=155">this wiki</a> for more information on the site log checker. Note: A FLAC upload with a log that scores 95% for not defeating the audio cache may be rescored to 100% following the procedure outlined in <a href="wiki.php?action=article&id=219">this wiki</a>.</li>
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< li id = " r2.2.10.4 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.4 " > 2.2 . 10.4 .</ a > < strong > A FLAC upload with < span style = " font-weight: bold; " > only non - audio deductions </ span > in the log ( see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=888 " > this wiki </ a > ) may replace a FLAC upload with a log that scores 0 % or contains audio deductions .</ strong > For example , a range rip that has AccurateRip scores of two or higher and assorted non - audio deductions ( e . g . , burst mode , audio cache , pre - gaps , C2 pointers , etc . ) can trump a log that has audio deductions for mismatching CRCs .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.5 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.5 " > 2.2 . 10.5 .</ a > < strong >< a href = " http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html " target = " _blank " > XLD </ a > and < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > logs in languages other than English require a manual log checker score adjustment by staff .</ strong > The current log checker cannot parse non - English logs made by EAC and XLD . However , a special exception is made for foreign - language logs since the rip quality is equivalent to English logs . Please report your torrent with the " RP " button and select " Log Rescore Request " for the reason of the report so staff can score your torrent manually . < span style = " font-weight: bold; " > Do not translate the log yourself </ span > ( see < a href = " #r2.2.10.9 " > 2.2 . 10.9 </ a > ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.6 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.6 " > 2.2 . 10.6 .</ a > < strong > Range rips of hidden tracks or regular range rips ( acceptable under strict conditions ) require manual score adjustment .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.6.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.6.1 " > 2.2 . 10.6 . 1. </ a > < strong > The new log checker cannot accurately score range - ripped hidden tracks appended to proper rip logs .</ strong > If you have created a 100 % rip with a hidden track , but the log checker has decreased your score for the hidden track , report the torrent and the log score will be corrected by staff .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.10.6.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.6.2 " > 2.2 . 10.6 . 2. </ a > < strong > If you created a CD range rip that has matching CRCs for test and copy , and where every track has an AccurateRip score of 2 or more , then you may submit your torrent for manual score adjustment .</ strong > It will be rescored , assuming no other problems , to 99 %.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.6.3 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.6.3 " > 2.2 . 10.6 . 3. </ a > < strong > The CD image rip must be split with < a href = " http://www.cuetools.net/wiki/CUETools " target = " _blank " > CUETools </ a > , < a href = " http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html " target = " _blank " > XLD </ a > , or < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a >.</ strong > No other splitter is acceptable for a score adjustment . You will not receive a score adjustment for copy - only range rips approved with AccurateRip , nor for range rips done with test and copy without AccurateRip enabled . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=111 " > this wiki </ a > for information on splitting image rips with EAC .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.7 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.7 " > 2.2 . 10.7 .</ a > < strong > A 100 % log rip lacking a cue sheet can be replaced by another 100 % log rip with a noncompliant cue sheet .</ strong > See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=168 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on cue sheets .
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< li id = " r2.2.10.7.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.7.1 " > 2.2 . 10.7 . 1. </ a > < strong > A 100 % log rip without a cue sheet can be replaced by a 100 % log rip with a noncompliant cue sheet ONLY when the included cue sheet is materially different from " a cue generated from the ripping log " . Examples of a material difference include additional or correct indices , properly detected pre - gap lengths , and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=386 " > pre - emphasis </ a > flags .</ strong > If you upload a torrent with a cue sheet that provides nothing additional beyond what is contained in the rip log of the preexisting torrent , it will be deleted as a dupe .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.7.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.7.2 " > 2.2 . 10.7 . 2. </ a > < strong > Exceptions : An < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > 0.95 rip with a 100 % log and no cue file , uploaded before September 14 , 2010 , may be trumped by a torrent that scores 100 % under the current log checker requirements .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.8 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.8 " > 2.2 . 10.8 .</ a > < strong > FLAC rips that contain ID3 tags or other non - compliant tags for FLAC may be trumped by rips with identical scores that have the faulty tags removed and replaced with the standard for each format .</ strong > Enabling ID3 tags in < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > when ripping to FLAC may prevent some players from playing the files because of the inclusion of ID3 headers . If you wish to trump a FLAC rip that was ripped with ID3 tags enabled , upload the corrected torrent with the proper Vorbis comments and report the old torrent . Add information about your tag clean - up in the " Release description " , or your torrent may be deleted as a dupe . Do not edit the log and change the ID3 tag setting to " No " . Note : A simple way of getting rid of the ID3 header is to decompress the files to WAV , then compressing the files to FLAC , and adding the proper Vorbis comments .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.9 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.9 " > 2.2 . 10.9 .</ a > < strong > No log editing is permitted .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.9.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.9.1 " > 2.2 . 10.9 . 1. </ a > < strong > Forging log data is a serious misrepresentation of quality , and will result in a warning and the loss of your uploading privileges when the edited log is found .</ strong > We recommend that you do not open the rip log file for any reason . However , if you must open the rip log , do not edit anything in the file for any reason . If you discover that one of your software settings is incorrect in the ripping software preferences , you must rip the CD again with the proper settings . Do not consolidate logs under any circumstances . If you must re - rip specific tracks or an entire disc and the rip results happen to have the new log appended to the original , leave them as is . Do not remove any part of either log , and never copy / paste parts of a new log over an old log .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.10.9.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.9.2 " > 2.2 . 10.9 . 2. </ a > < strong > If you find that an appended log has not been scored properly , please report the torrent and use the log rescore option .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.10 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.10 " > 2.2 . 10.10 .</ a > < strong > FLAC files must be compressed .</ strong > We strongly recommend that FLAC files be compressed to Level 8. Lack of compression can increase the torrent size by 5 % or more . Any torrents that have uncompressed FLAC files may be reported and trumped .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.10.11 " >< a href = " #r2.2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.10.11 " > 2.2 . 10.11 .</ a > < strong > Any lossless formats must be encoded at the same sampling rate as their lossless source material .</ strong > Lossless files from a Red Book - compliant CD rip ( sampled at 44.1 kHz ) can only be encoded to 44.1 kHz FLAC files for uploading in lossless torrents . Any 48 kHz lossless torrents for the same release are considered dupes . FLAC files from a WEB FLAC ( sampled at 48 kHz ) can only be uploaded as 48 kHz FLAC torrents . Any 44.1 kHz torrents for the same release are considered dupes . When albums are available in a number of different lossless formats ( 44.1 kHz , 48 kHz , 96 kHz , etc . ) the first lossless torrent that is uploaded to the site may remain while all subsequent versions are considered dupes . See < a href = " #r2.2.2 " > 2.2 . 2 </ a > and < a href = " #r2.2.9.13 " > 2.2 . 9.13 </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.11 " >< a href = " #h2.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11 " > 2.2 . 11. </ a > < strong > Editions and Releases rules </ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.11.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.1 " > 2.2 . 11.1 .</ a > < strong > Different editions and source media count as separate releases .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.2.11.1.1 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.1.1 " > 2.2 . 11.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > A rip from a different medium ( e . g . , vinyl ) or release ( e . g . , a remaster ) of an already existing torrent counts as a different edition .</ strong > The dupe rules do not apply to the two different album editions , nor do they apply to two differently sourced torrents . So if a FLAC ripped from a CD is already up , you are still allowed to upload a FLAC ripped from vinyl . And if a 320 kbps CBR MP3 release for an original mastering of an album was uploaded , you are still allowed to upload a 320 kbps CBR MP3 remaster . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=375 " > this wiki </ a > for the procedure on how to enter album edition information for a torrent .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.11.1.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.1.2 " > 2.2 . 11.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > Only one edition of each unofficial live recording is allowed .</ strong > See < a href = " #r2.6.2 " > 2.6 . 2 </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.2.11.2 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.2 " > 2.2 . 11.2 .</ a > < strong > Rip log information ( ToC , peak levels , and pre - gaps ), tracklist , and running order determine distinct editions , not catalog information .</ strong > Merely having different catalog numbers or CD packaging is not enough to justify a new , distinct edition , though differences in year , label ( imprint ), or catalog number determine distinct releases . Though different editions may coexist , distinct releases that are not also distinct editions may not , and are considered dupes . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=367 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ li >
2012-05-18 13:35:17 +00:00
< li id = " r2.2.11.3 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.3 " > 2.2 . 11.3 .</ a > < strong > Multiple releases may be grouped into one edition .</ strong > In such a case , torrents belonging to any of the releases determined to be in the same edition are considered dupes . Conversely , release groups may be split into more than one edition when it is determined that there is a material difference in audio content ( different editions that have the same catalog information are known as " silent remasters " ), in which case other formats may be uploaded for both editions .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11.4 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.4 " > 2.2 . 11.4 .</ a > < strong > Lossless uploads with edition information trump lossless rips with nonexistent or insufficient logs and no release information .</ strong > An insufficient log is a log that doesn ' t provide any information ( e . g . , ToC , peak levels , and pre - gaps ) about the audio being ripped .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11.5 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.5 " > 2.2 . 11.5 .</ a > < strong > If a lossless torrent has no release information ( an " unknown release " ) but does have a log containing ToC , peak level , and pre - gap information , it cannot be trumped by a lossless torrent with release information unless the " lossless unknown release torrent " can be determined to be the same edition as a lossless torrent for which the release information is known .</ strong > If such an identification can be made , the " lossless unknown release torrent " ( and all lossy torrents that can be identified as transcodes of it ) is moved into the same edition as the lossless torrent with edition information , and the merged torrents are then subject to dupe and trump rules as per < a href = " #r2.2.11.2 " > 2.2 . 11.2 </ a >. If the rip log is incomplete ( missing ToC , peak level , or pre - gap information ) and the information available matches a torrent in an edition whose release information is known , the torrent whose release information is known trumps the torrent whose release information is unknown .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11.6 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.6 " > 2.2 . 11.6 .</ a > < strong > Lossy torrents with release information trump unknown release torrents if they share the same tracklist and running order , with one exception .</ strong > If it can be established that a lossy Unknown Release torrent is a transcode of an Unknown Release FLAC , and the Unknown Release FLAC is moved into an edition whose release information is known as per < a href = " #r2.2.11.5 " > 2.2 . 11.5 </ a > , then all lossy transcodes of it are moved with it and are treated as any other lossy torrents already present in the edition as per < a href = " #r2.2.11.2 " > 2.2 . 11.2 </ a >.</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11.7 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.7 " > 2.2 . 11.7 .</ a > < strong > Bonus disc - only uploads can coexist with the complete set in accordance with the trumping rules .</ strong > A bonus disc - only release can be trumped by an upload containing the " full " original album + bonus discs , in the same format , in accordance with the usual trumping rules ( see < a href = " #h2.4 " > 2.4 </ a > for the rules specific to bonus materials ) .</ li >
< li id = " r2.2.11.8 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.8 " > 2.2 . 11.8 .</ a > < strong > Unknown Release torrents may be trumped by seemingly identical torrents whose Edition Information can be verified .</ strong > Torrents marked as " Unknown Release " are eligible to be trumped by rips sourced from the same medium , with the same track listing and running order , whose source Edition Information is provided and can be verified .</ li >
2012-12-27 08:00:27 +00:00
< li id = " r2.2.11.9 " >< a href = " #r2.2.11 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.2.11.9 " > 2.2 . 11.9 .</ a > < strong > Only one lossless and two 24 - bit lossless vinyl rips are allowed per edition .</ strong > A poor sounding lossless rip may be trumped by a better sounding lossless rip , regardless of lineage information . The same quality trump can occur for 24 - bit lossless rips . To trump an older torrent for a better sounding version , < span style = " font-weight: bold; " > you need to report it with clear information about how your rip sounds better than the other one </ span > ( e . g . , specific tracks where the audio is appreciably improved , specific time points that demonstrate the improvement , etc . ) . Rips of extremely poor quality may be deleted outright if reported . All quality trumps / deletions of this nature are at the discretion of the moderator involved . See < a href = " #h2.5 " > 2.5 </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.1 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.1 " > 2.3 . 1. </ a > < strong > Music releases must be in a directory that contains the music .</ strong > This includes single track releases , which must be enclosed in a torrent folder even if there is only one file in the torrent . No music may be compressed in an archive ( e . g . , . rar , . zip , . tar , . iso ) . Scene archives of music must be unpacked and not labeled as " scene " .</ li >
< li id = " r2.3.2 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.2 " > 2.3 . 2. </ a > < strong > Name your directories with meaningful titles , such as " Artist - Album (Year) - Format " . The minimum acceptable is " Album " although it is preferable to include more information .</ strong > If the directory name does not include this minimum then another user can rename the directory , re - upload , and report your torrent for deletion . In addition , torrent folders that are named using the scene convention will be trumpable if the Scene label is absent from the torrent .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.3 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.3 " > 2.3 . 3. </ a > < strong > Avoid creating unnecessary nested folders ( such as an extra folder for the actual album ) inside your properly named directory .</ strong > A torrent with unnecessary nested folders is trumpable by a torrent with such folders removed . For single disc albums , all audio files must be included in the main torrent folder . For multi - disc albums , the main torrent folder may include one sub - folder that holds the audio file contents for each disc in the box set , e . g . , the main torrent folder is & quot ; < samp > Adele - 19 ( 2008 ) - FLAC </ samp >& quot ; while appropriate sub - folders may include & quot ; < samp > 19 ( Disc 1 of2 ) </ samp >& quot ; or & quot ; < samp > 19 </ samp >& quot ; and & quot ; < samp > Live From The Hotel Cafe ( Disc 2 of2 ) </ samp >& quot ; or & quot ; < samp > Acoustic Set Live From The Hotel Cafe , Los Angeles </ samp >& quot ; . Additional folders are unnecessary because they do nothing to improve the organization of the torrent . If you are uncertain about what to do for other cases , PM a staff member for guidance .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.4 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.4 " > 2.3 . 4. </ a > < strong > Label your torrents according to site standards .</ strong > Follow the < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=159 " > torrent naming guide </ a > for help on how to name your uploaded torrents properly . Use the Edition Information box on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a > to denote different editions or versions of an album ( e . g . , censored version versus an uncensored version ) . If you need help merging or editing your upload , please request help in < a href = " forums.php?action=viewforum&forumid=61 " > this forum </ a >. For the album category / release type , follow the < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=202 " > guidelines here </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.5 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.5 " > 2.3 . 5. </ a > < strong > Torrents should never have [ REQ ] or [ REQUEST ] in the title or artist name .</ strong > If you fill a request using the < a href = " requests.php " > Requests system </ a > , everyone who voted for it will be automatically notified .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.6 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.6 " > 2.3 . 6. </ a > < strong > Torrent album titles must accurately reflect the actual album titles .</ strong > Use proper capitalization when naming your albums . Typing the album titles in all lowercase letters or all capital letters is unacceptable and makes the torrent trumpable . For detailed information on naming practices see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=369 " > this wiki </ a > and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=317 " > this wiki </ a >. Any descriptions like [ Advance ] or [ CDM ] ( if you must use them ) should be entered in the Edition Information box on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a > , not in the title . Exceptions : If the album uses special capitalization , then you may follow that convention .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.7 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.7 " > 2.3 . 7. </ a > < strong > The Artist field in the torrent name should contain only the artist name .</ strong > Do not add additional information about the artist in the artist field unless the album credits the artist in that manner . For example , " Artist X (of Band Y) " or " Band X (feat. Artist Y) " . It is recommended that you search existing torrents for the artist name so that you can be sure that you name the artist the exact same way . A torrent with a proper artist name will be grouped with the existing torrents for that artist on a common artist page , and thus will be easy to find . Capitalization problems will also make a torrent trumpable . Labeling the artist incorrectly prevents your torrent from being grouped with the other torrents for the same artist . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=369 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ li >
2013-11-12 08:00:58 +00:00
< li id = " r2.3.8 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.8 " > 2.3 . 8. </ a > < strong > The year of the original recording should be used for the " Year " field on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a >.</ strong > Use the recording year for " Year of the original release " ( if you can establish it ), and use the option to add the release year for the album or edition you are uploading in the Edition Information on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a >. For example , all editions of The Beatles ( White Album ) would have 1968 in the main Year box . However , each of the various mono pressings , remasters , re - releases , expanded editions , reconstructions , etc . would have its respective release year in the Edition Information box .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.9 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.9 " > 2.3 . 9. </ a > < strong > All lossless analog rips should include clear information about source lineage .</ strong > All lossless SACD digital layer analog rips and vinyl rips must include clear information about recording equipment used ( see < a href = " #h2.8 " > 2.8 </ a > ) . If you used a USB turntable for a vinyl rip , clearly indicate this in your lineage information . Also include all intermediate steps up to lossless encoding , such as the program used for mastering , sound card used , etc . Lossless analog rips missing rip information can be trumped by better documented lossless analog rips of equal or better quality . In order to trump a lossless analog rip without a lineage , this lineage must be included as a . txt or . log file within the new torrent .</ li >
< li id = " r2.3.10 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.10 " > 2.3 . 10. </ a > < strong > All lossless soundboard recordings must include clear information about source lineage .</ strong > This information should be displayed in the torrent description . Optionally , the uploader may include the information in a . txt or . log file within the torrent . Lossless soundboard recordings missing lineage information will be deleted if reported ( see < a href = " #r2.6.7 " > 2.6 . 7 </ a > ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.11 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.11 " > 2.3 . 11. </ a > < strong > File names must accurately reflect the song titles .</ strong > You may not have file names like < samp > 01 track . mp3 </ samp > , < samp > 02 track . mp3 </ samp > , etc . Torrents containing files that are named with incorrect song titles can be trumped by properly labeled torrents . Also , torrents that are sourced from the scene but do not have the Scene label must comply with site naming rules ( no release group names in the file names , no advertisements in the file names , etc . ) . Note that these must be substantial improvements such as the removal of garbage characters . Small changes such as diacritical marks are insufficient grounds for trumping . English translations of song titles in file names are encouraged but not necessary for foreign language song titles . If all the letters in the track titles are capitalized , the torrent is trumpable . Exceptions : Rare albums featuring no track listing or untitled tracks may have file names like < samp > 01 track . mp3 </ samp > , < samp > 02 track . mp3 </ samp > , and so forth . Please note this track list in the " Album description " . If foreign language characters create playback problems for some systems and cannot be coherently translated , file names such as " <samp>01track</samp> " are acceptable for those few cases .</ li >
2013-08-20 08:00:46 +00:00
< li id = " r2.3.12 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.12 " > 2.3 . 12. </ a > < strong > The maximum character length for files is 180 characters .</ strong > Path length values must not be so long that they cause incompatibility problems with operating systems and media players . For example , & quot ; < samp > My Artist Name - My Album Name ( 2012 ) - FLAC / 01 - Long Track Name for the First Track . flac </ samp >& quot ; is a typical torrent folder that contains the audio files . This path name consists of 90 characters . As of September 01 , 2012 , new torrents will be trumpable if their path lengths exceed 180 characters . This limit includes the number of characters in the main torrent folder ( in this case , 46 characters ), any sub - folders , and files within that torrent folder . For example , unnecessarily nested folders will count towards this limit ; lengthy classical music file names will count towards this limit . Torrents that were uploaded prior to September 01 , 2012 with character lengths that are longer than 180 characters may remain on the site . However , torrents with exceedingly long path lengths will only remain on the site at the discretion of staff .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.13 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.13 " > 2.3 . 13. </ a > < strong > Track numbers are required in file names ( e . g . , " <samp>01 - TrackName.mp3</samp> " ) .</ strong > If a torrent without track numbers in the file names is uploaded , then a torrent with the track numbers in the file names can take its place . When formatted properly , file names will sort in order by track number or playing order . Also see < a href = " #r2.3.14 " > 2.3 . 14 </ a >. Exception : Track numbers are not required for single - track torrents .</ li >
2012-07-11 08:00:16 +00:00
< li id = " r2.3.14 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.14 " > 2.3 . 14. </ a > < strong > When formatted properly , file names will alphabetically sort into the original playing order of the release .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.3.14.1 " >< a href = " #r2.3.14 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.14.1 " > 2.3 . 14.1 .</ a >< strong > For albums with more than one artist , if the name of the artist is in the file name , it must come after the track number in order for the tracks to sort into the correct order .</ strong > For example , & quot ; < samp > 01 - U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name . flac </ samp >& quot ; is a properly formatted file name for a multiple - artist album . & quot ; < samp > U2 - 01 - Where the Streets Have No Name . mp3 </ samp >& quot ; is not correct in the context of a compilation album because the resultant file list will sort in alphabetical order by artist rather than by numerical track number . < strong > Note :</ strong > there is no requirement for artist names to be in the track file names , other than < a href = " #r2.3.16.2 " > 2.3 . 16.2 .</ a > Torrents that have improperly - formatted or incomplete file names will be trumpable .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.14.2 " >< a href = " #r2.3.14 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.14.2 " > 2.3 . 14.2 .</ a >< strong > If a torrent has subfolders for multiple discs of a release , these subfolders must sort by disc order .</ strong > If each disc has a title ( < a href = " torrents.php?id=62329 " > torrents . php ? id = 62329 </ a > , for example ) and the discs are not numbered , this rule does not apply , and each subdirectory should have the disc name included .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.15 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.15 " > 2.3 . 15. </ a > < strong > Multiple - disc torrents cannot have tracks with the same numbers in one directory .</ strong > You may place all the tracks for disc one in one directory and all the tracks for disc two in another directory . If you prefer to use one directory for all the audio files , you must use successive numbering . For example , disc one has 15 tracks and disc two has 20 tracks . You may either number tracks in disc one as #01-#15 and those of disc two as #16-#35 in the same directory, or you may add a disc number before the track numbers such that the numbers are #1 06 for Disc One Track 06, and #2 03 for Disc 2 Track 03, and so forth.</li>
2012-07-11 08:00:16 +00:00
< li id = " r2.3.16 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.16 " > 2.3 . 16. </ a > < strong > Properly tag your music files .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.3.16.1 " >< a href = " #r2.3.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.16.1 " > 2.3 . 16.1 .</ a > Certain meta tags ( e . g . , ID3 , Vorbis ) are required on all music uploads . Make sure to use the proper format tags for your files ( e . g . , no ID3 tags for FLAC & #8202;— see <a href="#r2.2.10.8">2.2.10.8</a>). ID3v2 tags for files are highly recommended over ID3v1.</li>
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< li id = " r2.3.16.2 " >< a href = " #r2.3.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.16.2 " > 2.3 . 16.2 .</ a > ID3 tags are recommended for AC3 torrents , but are not mandatory because the format does not natively support file metadata tagging ( for AC3 , the file names become the vehicle for correctly labeling media files ) . Because of this lack of support , the Album and Artist information must be included in the torrent folder for AC3 and DTS files . In addition , the Track Number and Track Title information must be included in the file names for AC3 and DTS files ; for various artists compilations , the Track Artist must be included in the file names as well . ensuring that they also satisfy < a href = " #r2.3.14 " > 2.3 . 14. </ a ></ li >
< li id = " r2.3.16.3 " >< a href = " #r2.3.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.16.3 " > 2.3 . 16.3 .</ a > Torrents uploaded with both good ID3v1 tags and blank ID3v2 tags ( a dual set of tags ) are trumpable by torrents with either just good ID3v1 tags or good ID3v2 tags ( a single set of tags ) . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=170 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on ID3 tags .</ li >
< li id = " r2.3.16.4 " >< a href = " #r2.3.16 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.16.4 " > 2.3 . 16.4 .</ a > If you upload an album missing one or more of the required tags , then another user may add the tags , re - upload , and report your torrent for deletion . The required tags are :
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< span style = " font-style: italic; " > Note : The " Year " tag is optional but strongly encouraged . However , if missing or incorrect , this is not grounds for trumping a torrent .</ span >
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< li id = " r2.3.17 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.17 " > 2.3 . 17. </ a > < strong > The torrent artist for classical works should use the full composer name .</ strong > Before uploading see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=700 " > this wiki </ a > for guidelines on uploading classical music torrents . Also , consult < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=691 " > this wiki </ a > for a full explanation of the classical music tagging system .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.18 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.18 " > 2.3 . 18. </ a > < strong > Newly re - tagged torrents trumping badly tagged torrents must reflect a substantial improvement over the previous tags .</ strong > Small changes that include replacing ASCII characters with proper foreign language characters with diacritical marks , fixing slight misspellings , or missing an alternate spelling of an artist ( e . g . , excluding " The " before a band name ) are insufficient grounds for replacing other torrents . Artist names that are misspelled in the tags are grounds for trumping ; this includes character accents and characters that mean one letter in one language and a different letter in another language . Improper capitalization in the tags is grounds for trumping ; this includes artist tags ( or composer tags ) that contain names that are all capitalized or track titles that are all capitalized . Tags with multiple entries in the same tag ( e . g . , track number and track title in the track title tags ; or track number , artist , and track title in the artist tags ) are subject to trumping . You may trump a release if the tags do not follow the data from a reputable music cataloguing service such as < a href = " https://musicbrainz.org/ " target = " _blank " > MusicBrainz </ a > or < a href = " http://www.discogs.com/ " target = " _blank " > Discogs </ a >. In the case of a conflict between reputable listings , either tagged version is equally preferred on the site and cannot trump the other . For example , an album is tagged differently in < a href = " https://musicbrainz.org/ " target = " _blank " > MusicBrainz </ a > and in < a href = " http://www.discogs.com/ " target = " _blank " > Discogs </ a >. Either style of tagging is permitted ; neither is " better " than the other . In that case , any newly tagged torrents replacing an already properly tagged torrent , which follows good tagging convention , will result in a dupe . Note : For classical music , please follow these < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=691 " > tagging guidelines </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.19 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.19 " > 2.3 . 19. </ a > < strong > Avoid embedding large images if including cover art in the meta tags .</ strong > Do not embed large images ( in excess of 512 kB ) in the file meta tags . It adds unnecessary bloat to the files . Include the artwork in a separate directory if it is too big or if it consists of high - resolution images . Should you include an image of over 512 kB as embedded artwork , your torrent will be trumpable . When attempting to remove embedded images , make sure that the padding is removed as well . Refer to < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=1206 " > this wiki article </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.3.20 " >< a href = " #h2.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.3.20 " > 2.3 . 20. </ a > < strong > Leading spaces are not allowed in any file or folder names .</ strong > Leading spaces cause usability and interoperability problems among various operating systems and programs . Torrents with file or folder names that contain leading space characters are trumpable .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h2.4 " >< a href = " #h2.4k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.4 " > 2.4 .</ a > Bonus Content </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.4.1 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.1 " > 2.4 . 1. </ a > < strong > All music torrents must represent a complete release , and may not be missing tracks or discs ( see < a href = " #r2.1.19 " > 2.1 . 19 </ a > ) .</ strong > Bonus tracks or bonus discs should be uploaded as a complete release with the main album . Do not cobble together main album and bonus content from different sources if you do not have the complete release . Such torrents will be regarded as mutt rips or user compilations , and a staff member may ask for proof of the torrent ' s authenticity .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.4.2 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.2 " > 2.4 . 2. </ a > < strong > A FLAC bonus disc - only release is not automatically deleted due to the presence of the complete set ( Album + Bonus disc ) .</ strong > An upload consisting solely of a bonus disc can only be trumped by the complete set when the trumping torrent ' s log score qualifies based on the usual lossless rules ( see < a href = " #r2.2.10 " > 2.2 . 10 </ a > ) . No bonus disc - only upload can trump a complete set that has a total score of 100 %.</ li >
< li id = " r2.4.3 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.3 " > 2.4 . 3. </ a > < strong > When a " perfect " FLAC rip ( with a log scoring 100 % ) of the complete release ( including the bonus disc ) is uploaded , all bonus disc - only torrents are considered dupes of the complete set .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.4.4 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.4 " > 2.4 . 4. </ a > < strong > A lossy bonus disc - only torrent can be trumped by the complete set in the same format and bitrate .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.4.5 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.5 " > 2.4 . 5. </ a > < strong > Exclusive bonus content from services such as iTunes or Amazon may be uploaded in a separate torrent but may be trumped by a complete torrent containing the full digital release and bonus material .</ strong > For instance , an iTunes release that contains two iTunes bonus tracks may have a torrent uploaded of solely the two bonus tracks , though it remains trumpable by the complete iTunes release that includes the bonus material .</ li >
< li id = " r2.4.6 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.6 " > 2.4 . 6. </ a > < strong > Lossy bonus content which is otherwise unavailable may be uploaded in a separate torrent and must not be included in the same torrent as the original album , as to avoid creating mutt rips in accordance with < a href = " #r2.1.6.3 " > 2.1 . 6.3 </ a >.</ strong > This includes , but is not limited to : Bonus MP3 content provided in the data portion of a CD , " subscription " bonus material where content is released ( gradually or wholly ) to subscribers or fan club members , or downloadable exclusives for purchasers of a release . All lossy bonus content must meet the minimum bitrate requirements of < a href = " #r2.1.3 " > 2.1 . 3 </ a >.</ li >
< li id = " r2.4.7 " >< a href = " #h2.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.4.7 " > 2.4 . 7. </ a > < strong > Mixed media sets are to be uploaded as one torrent per medium .</ strong > For example , a release which contains a CD , a vinyl , and a cassette in one package must be uploaded as three separate torrents , with one torrent containing the CD content , another torrent containing the vinyl content , and another torrent containing the cassette content ( in compliance with the tape rip requirements in < a href = " #h2.10 " > 2.10 </ a > ) .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h2.5 " >< a href = " #h2.5k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.5 " > 2.5 .</ a > Vinyl </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.5.1 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.1 " > 2.5 . 1. </ a > < strong > Downsampling of analog rips is allowed .</ strong > Analog rips that have been downsampled may be uploaded ( e . g . , a 24 / 96 vinyl rip downsampled to 16 / 44.1 ) . Any downsampled torrents must include the specific programs and methods used to downsample in addition to the lineage for the original rip or it will be deleted .</ li >
< li id = " r2.5.2 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.2 " > 2.5 . 2. </ a > < strong > Only one lossy vinyl rip in a specific bitrate is allowed per edition .</ strong > Once someone has uploaded a lossy format vinyl rip ( in MP3 ), you may not upload another copy in the same bitrate . It does not matter whether or not the lossy files are of differing sampling rates . For example , if a 44.1 kHz V2 ( VBR ) copy is already up , you may not upload the same album in V2 ( VBR ) at 48 kHz .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.5.3 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.3 " > 2.5 . 3. </ a > < strong > Only one 16 - bit lossless vinyl rip is allowed per edition .</ strong > Lossless 16 - bit vinyl rips must have a sampling rate of either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz . Upsampling of rips is strictly forbidden . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=78 " > this wiki </ a > for vinyl ripping information and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=117 " > this wiki </ a > for general information on the vinyl medium .</ li >
< li id = " r2.5.4 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.4 " > 2.5 . 4. </ a > < strong > A maximum of two 24 - bit lossless vinyl rips are allowed per edition : A lossless 24 - bit rip with sampling rate equal to 192 kHz and a lossless 24 - bit rip with sampling rate equal to 44.1 , 48 , 88.2 , or 96 kHz .</ strong > Lossless 24 / 96 vinyl rips trump 24 / 44.1 , 24 / 48 , and 24 / 88.2 rips . Two or more lossless 24 - bit vinyl rips with sampling rates equal to 44.1 , 48 , or 88.2 kHz are considered dupes . So a 24 / 88.2 rip and a 24 / 48 rip of the same material are considered dupes . Rips must sound as good as or better than the rips they are attempting to trump ( see < a href = " #r2.2.11.9 " > 2.2 . 11.9 </ a > for examples of trumping proofs ) . Upsampling of rips is strictly forbidden . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=118 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on 24 - bit vinyl ripping .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.5.5 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5 " > 2.5 . 5. </ a > < strong > Vinyl rips may be trumped by better - sounding rips of the same bit depth , regardless of lineage information ( see < a href = " #r2.3.9 " > 2.3 . 9 </ a > ) .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.5.5.1 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.1 " > 2.5 . 5.1 .</ a > < strong > Lossless 16 - bit rips may be trumped by better - sounding lossless 16 / 44.1 or 16 / 48 rips .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.2 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.2 " > 2.5 . 5.2 .</ a > < strong > Lossless 24 - bit rips with sampling rate equal to 44.1 , 48 , 88.2 , or 96 kHz may be trumped by better - sounding lossless 24 / 96 rips .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.3 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.3 " > 2.5 . 5.3 .</ a > < strong > Lossless 24 - bit rips with sampling rate equal to 192 kHz may be trumped by better - sounding lossless 24 / 192 rips .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " > 2.5 . 5.4 .</ a > < strong > Lossy vinyl rips may be trumped by substantially better - sounding lossy vinyl rips when the difference in quality is obvious .</ strong > To trump an old rip with a new torrent that may be a better sounding version , you need to report it with clear information about how your rip sounds better than the other one , with references to specific tracks and time positions to justify your report ( see < a href = " #r2.2.11.9 " > 2.2 . 11.9 </ a > ) . The following are acceptable reasons to both report and / or remove a torrent .
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< li id = " r2.5.5.4.1 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.1 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 1. </ a > < strong > The vinyl audio was captured at the wrong playback speed .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4.2 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.2 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 2. </ a > < strong > At least one track has a constant level of static .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4.3 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.3 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 3. </ a > < strong > At least one track has a noticeable pop or click .</ strong > This pop must be visible in the frequency spectrals for the track and should last 1 / 20 th of a second .</ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4.4 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.4 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 4. </ a > < strong > There is noticeable wobbling during playback .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4.5 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.5 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 5. </ a > < strong > The needle drop is audible .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.5.5.4.6 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.4.6 " > 2.5 . 5.4 . 6. </ a > < strong > At least one track is truncated or improperly split .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.5.5.5 " >< a href = " #r2.5.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.5.5 " > 2.5 . 5.5 .</ a > < strong > Rips of extremely poor quality ( lossy or lossless ) may be deleted outright if reported .</ strong > All quality trumps / deletions of this nature are at the discretion of the moderator involved .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.5.6 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.6 " > 2.5 . 6. </ a > < strong > Lossy transcodes of lossless vinyl rips trumped under rule < a href = " #r2.2.11.9 " > 2.2 . 11.9 </ a > and the rules in this section are trumpable by lossy transcodes of the trumping vinyl rips .</ strong > For example , lossy torrent A and lossless torrent A exist on the site . A new vinyl rip ( lossless torrent B ) is uploaded and trumps lossless torrent A ( the old vinyl rip ) . All lossy transcodes from lossless torrent B will automatically trump the corresponding lossy torrents transcoded from lossless torrent A ; only the torrent B formats will remain on the site . So that the correct source for the lossless rip can be easily identified , you are strongly encouraged to mention or link to the vinyl rip that you are using for the lossless - to - lossy transcode and to reproduce its lineage in the release description of transcodes that you upload .</ li >
< li id = " r2.5.7 " >< a href = " #h2.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.5.7 " > 2.5 . 7. </ a > < strong > All vinyl torrents must be ripped at the correct speed .</ strong > You must rip all vinyl albums using the speed at which they were intended to be played . For example , you may not rip a 45 rpm vinyl at 33 rpm and upload it to the site . In addition , turntables that have been improperly calibrated , and therefore play back LPs at an incorrect speed , will cause pitch changes that are noticeable . Any such vinyl albums that were captured at the wrong playback speed will be deleted once reported .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h2.6 " >< a href = " #h2.6k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.6 " > 2.6 .</ a > Live Music and Soundboards </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.6.1 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.1 " > 2.6 . 1. </ a > < strong > Live soundboard material should be uploaded as one torrent per show .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.2 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.2 " > 2.6 . 2. </ a > < strong > Only one edition of each unofficial live recording is allowed .</ strong > Such bootlegs and mixtapes can be unofficially remastered several times , and such constant remastering is of little consequence on a site where bootlegs are not the primary focus . Only one unofficial soundboard recording of each show is allowed , and it should be uploaded on the torrent page in the absence of any edition information . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=750 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on how live music is organized on the site .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.3 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.3 " > 2.6 . 3. </ a > < strong > No unofficial audience recordings .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.6.3.1 " >< a href = " #r2.6.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.3.1 " > 2.6 . 3.1 .</ a > < strong > AUD ( Audience ), IEM ( In Ear Monitor ), ALD ( Assistive Listening Device ), Mini - Disc , and Matrix - sourced recordings cannot be uploaded .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.6.3.2 " >< a href = " #r2.6.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.3.2 " > 2.6 . 3.2 .</ a > < strong > Officially - remastered AUD / IEM / ALD / Mini - Disc / Matrix recordings are allowed .</ strong > These may be re - appropriated recordings released with the artist 's or their label' s consent . Bonus tracks from such recording sources are also exempt . Be prepared to provide clear proofs of such re - releases to the staff when asked .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.4 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.4 " > 2.6 . 4. </ a > < strong > Soundboards must comprise complete shows .</ strong > Incomplete shows will be deleted .</ li >
< li id = " r2.6.5 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.5 " > 2.6 . 5. </ a > < strong > Soundboards may not include soundchecks .</ strong > Those uploaded with a soundcheck will be deleted .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.6 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.6 " > 2.6 . 6. </ a > < strong > One tape generation and one CD - R generation are allowed for each soundboard upload .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.6.6.1 " >< a href = " #r2.6.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.6.1 " > 2.6 . 6.1 .</ a > < strong > The tape generation must be the first generation .</ strong > For example , there can be a master tape and then a subsequent tape ( with no other transfer in between ) . Any additional tape generations beyond the secondary tape will require staff approval .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.6.2 " >< a href = " #r2.6.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.6.2 " > 2.6 . 6.2 .</ a > < strong > If a limited number of tracks ( at the discretion of the staff member involved ) have been patched with a short amount of tape - sourced data you may still upload the recording but this information must be clearly stated in the lineage and the album description .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.7 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.7 " > 2.6 . 7. </ a > < strong > Include lineage information for each soundboard recording ( see < a href = " #r2.3.10 " > 2.3 . 10 </ a > ) .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.6.7.1 " >< a href = " #r2.6.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.7.1 " > 2.6 . 7.1 .</ a > < strong > Lineage information for a soundboard recording is highly recommended .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.7.2 " >< a href = " #r2.6.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.7.2 " > 2.6 . 7.2 .</ a > < strong > If a soundboard is uploaded without a lineage , and a lineage is later found that contains more than one tape or CD - R generation , then the uploader will be warned and the torrent deleted .</ strong ></ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.7.3 " >< a href = " #r2.6.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.7.3 " > 2.6 . 7.3 .</ a > < strong > No lineage editing or misrepresentation will be tolerated .</ strong > Doing so will result in the loss of upload privileges . If you are unsure of a lineage , then do not provide it . Do NOT guess .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.8 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.8 " > 2.6 . 8. </ a > < strong > Soundboards must be uploaded according to < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=159 " > this naming and uploading guide </ a > and according to < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=750 " > this wiki </ a > on site organization .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.9 " >< a href = " #h2.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.9 " > 2.6 . 9. </ a > < strong > The following lists should illustrate when Live music may or may not be uploaded .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.6.9.1 " >< a href = " #r2.6.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.9.1 " > 2.6 . 9.1 .</ a > < strong > Allowed Live Music </ strong >
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< li > CD bought from a brick & amp ; mortar store </ li >
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< li > Soundboard recording that follows the Live Music rules </ li >
< li > Soundboard recording that has been adopted by the artist </ li >
< li > WEB - sourced live bootleg ( released by the artist or a record label ) </ li >
< li > CD - sourced live bootleg ( released by the artist or a record label ) </ li >
< li > Bootleg album that was later sanctioned by the record label </ li >
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< li > Soundboard recordings containing a tape generation in the lineage ; this will require staff approval unless the tape generation is the first generation </ li >
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< li id = " r2.6.9.2 " >< a href = " #r2.6.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.6.9.2 " > 2.6 . 9.2 .</ a > < strong > Disallowed Live Music </ strong >
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< li > Unofficial live mix of a studio album ( no artist or record label involvement ) </ li >
< li > Vanity House mix </ li >
< li > Incomplete soundboard recordings </ li >
< li > Soundboard recordings containing sound checks or other non - performance portions </ li >
< li > Collection of random live tracks from a single artist </ li >
< li > Collection of random live tracks from multiple artists </ li >
< li > Collection of remixed live tracks </ li >
< li > Radio broadcast of a live performance </ li >
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< li id = " r2.7.1 " >< a href = " #h2.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.7.1 " > 2.7 . 1. </ a > < strong > The only lossy multichannel audio formats allowed are AC3 and DTS .</ strong > If the source is DTS or AC3 , do not transcode to other formats . Exceptions : Transcoding is allowed if the source is lossless ( LPCM or MLP ) . Those should be compressed with multichannel FLAC . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=143 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.7.2 " >< a href = " #h2.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.7.2 " > 2.7 . 2. </ a > < strong > DTS - CD rips cannot be re - compressed to a lossless codec and they must be kept as WAV files with the . dts extension .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.7.3 " >< a href = " #h2.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.7.3 " > 2.7 . 3. </ a > < strong > A multichannel lossless rip of multichannel source media must have the same number of and arrangement of channels as the source media .</ strong > In addition , the rip must be encoded at the same bit depth and sampling rate as the original stream . Downsampled versions of the original source material may be trumped by a torrent containing audio files encoded at the original bit depth and sampling rate as the files on disc .</ li >
< li id = " r2.7.4 " >< a href = " #h2.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.7.4 " > 2.7 . 4. </ a > < strong > A multichannel rip of source media that includes both multichannel and stereo streams may coexist with a rip of the stereo stream off the same media .</ strong > A rip of the stereo stream trumps a downmix of the multichannel rip . However , if there is no rip of a stereo stream uploaded , a stereo downmix of a rip from the multichannel stream may coexist with a multichannel rip of the same stream . For example , a DVD - Audio disc may include both stereo LPCM ( Linear Pulse - Code Modulation ) audio and 5.1 MLP ( Meridian Lossless Packing ) audio . In this case , a stereo rip of the LPCM stream could coexist with a 5.1 rip of the MLP stream , and the stereo LPCM rip would trump a stereo downmix of a multichannel MLP stream rip . If no stereo LPCM rip of this source media was uploaded , a stereo downmix of the MLP stream could coexist with a 5.1 multichannel rip of the MLP stream .</ li >
< li id = " r2.7.5 " >< a href = " #h2.7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.7.5 " > 2.7 . 5. </ a > < strong > Be aware of the special tagging rules for AC3 torrents ( see < a href = " #r2.3.16 " > 2.3 . 16 </ a > ) .</ strong > </ li >
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< h5 id = " h2.8 " >< a href = " #h2.8k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h2.8 " > 2.8 .</ a > SACD </ h5 >
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< li id = " r2.8.1 " >< a href = " #h2.8 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.1 " > 2.8 . 1. </ a > < strong > Digital rips produced by the PlayStation 3 ( PS3 ) - SACD ripper process ( see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=922 " > this wiki </ a > ) trump any other SACD digital or analog rips ( e . g . , Oppo method , analog output to ADC , DSD stream from a SACD player , etc . ) .</ strong > Non - PS3 digital SACD rips trump analog SACD rips . Torrents containing a 88.2 kHz digitally - sourced PCM stream compressed with FLAC are trumpable by new digital rips made directly from the SACD disc using the PS3 - SACD ripper method . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=922 " > this wiki </ a > for more information on the SACD format . Note : This means that you cannot download another user ' s uncompressed DSD source files and manipulate those .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.2 " >< a href = " #h2.8 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.2 " > 2.8 . 2. </ a > < strong > Analog SACD rips may have a sampling rate equal to 88.2 or 96 kHz and may be trumped at any time by a digital 24 / 88.2 SACD rip .</ strong > If a digital SACD rip has frequencies higher than 44.1 kHz , contact a moderator privately for approval to upload a 24 - bit rip with a sampling rate greater than 88.2 kHz .</ li >
< li id = " r2.8.3 " >< a href = " #h2.8 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.3 " > 2.8 . 3. </ a > < strong > SACD hybrid rip sources must be properly labeled .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.8.3.1 " >< a href = " #r2.8.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.3.1 " > 2.8 . 3.1 .</ a > < strong > SACD hybrid discs ripped from the CD layer should be labeled as CD and not SACD .</ strong > If you used your CD / DVD drive and a CD ripper ( such as < a href = " http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ " target = " _blank " > EAC </ a > ) to extract the audio , then label it as " CD " sourced because it is not true 24 - bit audio .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.3.2 " >< a href = " #r2.8.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.3.2 " > 2.8 . 3.2 .</ a > < strong > If the rip came from the genuine digital SACD layer via a PS3 player or through a SACD player mod or line out , it should be 24 - bit quality SACD .</ strong > You may include " SACD Hybrid " in the Edition Information box on the < a href = " upload.php " > upload page </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.4 " >< a href = " #h2.8 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.4 " > 2.8 . 4. </ a > < strong > Lineage information for an SACD capture is required and should be included in the torrent folder .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.8.4.1 " >< a href = " #r2.8.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.4.1 " > 2.8 . 4.1 .</ a > < strong > Both digital and analog SACD rips require lineage information that includes the SACD ripping process , equipment used , applicable conversion software ( with the conversion settings ), and any post - capture software mastering that was performed .</ strong > Any torrents that lack this lineage information are trumpable .</ li >
< li id = " r2.8.4.2 " >< a href = " #r2.8.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.4.2 " > 2.8 . 4.2 .</ a > < strong > Digital rips that use the Saracon or Philips converters will trump foobar rips that use the SACD_input converter ; all three of these rips would trump a digital rip that uses the Audiogate converter .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.8.4.3 " >< a href = " #r2.8.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.4.3 " > 2.8 . 4.3 .</ a > < strong > Digital rips created from the Saracon and Philips converters must be " de-clicked " ( PM a moderator for details on the process , which consists of trimming 53 samples from the DFF file and then prepending and appending 12 samples back onto the file during the conversion process ) .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r2.8.4.4 " >< a href = " #r2.8.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.4.4 " > 2.8 . 4.4 .</ a > < strong > No lineage editing or misrepresentation will be tolerated .</ strong > Doing so will result in the loss of upload privileges . If you are unsure of a lineage , then do not provide it . Do NOT guess .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.5 " >< a href = " #h2.8 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.5 " > 2.8 . 5. </ a > < strong > Downsampling of SACD sources is allowed in certain cases .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.8.5.1 " >< a href = " #r2.8.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.5.1 " > 2.8 . 5.1 .</ a > < strong > A multichannel lossless rip must have the same number of and arrangement of channels as the source media .</ strong > In addition , the rip must be encoded at the same bit depth and sampling rate as the original stream . Downsampled versions of the original source material may be trumped by a torrent containing audio files ripped directly from the disc at the bit depth and sampling rate originally found on disc . For example , there is a 192 kHz track and a 44.1 kHz track on the SACD . A user uploads only the 192 kHz track and that source is subsequently downsampled to 44.1 kHz . Another user who rips the actual 44.1 kHz track from the original disc may trump the downsampled torrent .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.5.2 " >< a href = " #r2.8.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.5.2 " > 2.8 . 5.2 .</ a > < strong > Downmixing of SACD sources is prohibited .</ strong > Do not downmix a 5.1 ( or higher ) channel mix to stereo and upload the resulting audio files . You may still downconvert lossless audio sources from 24 - bit to 16 - bit .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.8.5.3 " >< a href = " #r2.8.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.8.5.3 " > 2.8 . 5.3 .</ a > < strong > All lossy SACD torrents must be uploaded in a Red Book - compliant form .</ strong > Any stereo lossless sources must be downconverted to 16 bits and downsampled to 44.1 kHz before they are transcoded to lossy MP3 formats . No other bit depth or sampling rate is allowed for lossy SACD torrents .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.1 " >< a href = " #h2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.1 " > 2.9 . 1. </ a > < strong > Only digital rips of the lossless audio track from a Blu - ray disc may be uploaded ( see < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=926 " > this wiki </ a > and < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=854 " > this wiki </ a > for more information ) .</ strong > Analog Blu - ray rips are forbidden . Blu - ray discs may contain all of the following formats : Dolby Digital ( AC3 ), DTS , Dolby Digital Plus ( AC3 ), DTS - HD , PCM , Dolby TrueHD , DTS - HD Master Audio . Only PCM , Dolby TrueHD , and DTS - HD Master Audio contain truly lossless audio material on the Blu - ray disc . See < a href = " #r2.1.1 " > 2.1 . 1 </ a > and < a href = " #r2.7.1 " > 2.7 . 1 </ a > for more information on multichannel audio material on the site .</ li >
< li id = " r2.9.2 " >< a href = " #h2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.2 " > 2.9 . 2. </ a > < strong > Uploading movie audio tracks is prohibited .</ strong > For example , the Inception Blu - ray disc set features a DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound track for the entire movie , which cannot be uploaded , and a DTS - HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix of the movie soundtrack , which can be uploaded . Uploading movie audio tracks will result in a warning and the loss of your uploading privileges .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.3 " >< a href = " #h2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.3 " > 2.9 . 3. </ a > < strong > Blu - ray rip sources must be properly labeled .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.9.3.1 " >< a href = " #r2.9.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.3.1 " > 2.9 . 3.1 .</ a > < strong > If the source was lossy ( e . g . , AC3 or DTS ) do not transcode to other formats .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.3.2 " >< a href = " #r2.9.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.3.2 " > 2.9 . 3.2 .</ a > < strong > If the source was a genuine lossless track , identify the track in the album edition field , e . g . , " 16-bit PCM " or " 24-bit DTS-HD MA 5.1 " .</ strong > Sampling rate information may also be included ( e . g . , " 16/48 LPCM " ) in the album edition field . </ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.4 " >< a href = " #h2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.4 " > 2.9 . 4. </ a > < strong > Lineage information for a Blu - ray transfer is required and should be included in the torrent folder .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.9.4.1 " >< a href = " #r2.9.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.4.1 " > 2.9 . 4.1 .</ a > < strong > All Blu - ray rips require lineage information that includes the identity of the Blu - ray source , any software used for ripping and encoding , disc drive and other equipment used , and details of the transfer process .</ strong > Any torrents that lack this lineage information are trumpable .</ li >
< li id = " r2.9.4.2 " >< a href = " #r2.9.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.4.2 " > 2.9 . 4.2 .</ a > < strong > No lineage editing or misrepresentation will be tolerated .</ strong > Doing so will result in the loss of upload privileges . If you are unsure of a lineage , then do not provide it . Do NOT guess .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.5 " >< a href = " #h2.9 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.5 " > 2.9 . 5. </ a > < strong > Downsampling of Blu - ray sources is allowed in certain cases .</ strong >
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< li id = " r2.9.5.1 " >< a href = " #r2.9.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.5.1 " > 2.9 . 5.1 .</ a > < strong > A multichannel lossless rip must have the same number of and arrangement of channels as the source media .</ strong > In addition , the rip must be encoded at the same bit depth and sampling rate as the original stream . Downsampled versions of the original source material may be trumped by a torrent containing audio files ripped directly from the disc at the bit depth and sampling rate originally found on disc . For example , there is a 96 kHz track and a 44.1 kHz track on the Blu - ray disc . A user uploads only the 96 kHz track and that source is subsequently downsampled to 44.1 kHz . Another user who rips the actual 44.1 kHz track from the original disc may trump the downsampled torrent .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.5.2 " >< a href = " #r2.9.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.5.2 " > 2.9 . 5.2 .</ a > < strong > Downmixing of Blu - ray sources is prohibited .</ strong > Do not downmix a 5.1 ( or higher ) channel mix to stereo and upload the resulting audio files . You may still downconvert lossless audio sources from 24 - bit to 16 - bit .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.5.3 " >< a href = " #r2.9.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.5.3 " > 2.9 . 5.3 .</ a > < strong > All lossy Blu - ray torrents must be uploaded in a Red Book - compliant form .</ strong > Any stereo lossless sources must be downconverted to 16 bits and downsampled to 44.1 kHz before they are transcoded to lossy MP3 formats . No other bit depth or sampling rate is allowed for lossy Blu - ray torrents .</ li >
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< li id = " r2.9.5.4 " >< a href = " #r2.9.5 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.9.5.4 " > 2.9 . 5.4 .</ a > < strong > Do not downsample , downmix , transcode or otherwise manipulate any lossy Blu - ray format ( e . g . , Dolby Digital ( AC3 ), DTS , Dolby Digital Plus ( AC3 ), and DTS - HD ) .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r2.10.1 " >< a href = " #h2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.1 " > 2.10 . 1. </ a > < strong > Cassettes are allowed under strict conditions .</ strong > " Cassettes " include compact cassettes , 8 - track tape cartridges , and non - cassette consumer reel - to - reel audio tape recordings .
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< li id = " r2.10.1.1 " >< a href = " #r2.10.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.1.1 " > 2.10 . 1.1 .</ a > < strong > Cassette releases may not be uploaded if the release exists on the site in any other format .</ strong > A non - cassette release may trump a cassette release . A bonus track which only appears on the cassette release is considered exclusive content for that release , and the full cassette release may be uploaded . A different mastering or a different track order is not sufficient to justify the upload of a cassette rip .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.1.2 " >< a href = " #r2.10.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.1.2 " > 2.10 . 1.2 .</ a > < strong > Rips must be made from official ( e . g . , artist - or label - approved ) cassette sources ; </ strong > secondhand copies are prohibited . Bootlegs are often secondhand copies and may be deleted outright if they do not meet high quality audio standards . Please see rule < a href = " #r2.10.8 " > 2.10 . 8 </ a >.</ li >
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< li id = " r2.10.2 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.2 " > 2.10 . 2. </ a > < strong > All cassette rips should include clear information about lineage .</ strong > Include a description of the ripping hardware if this is a personal rip or if a rip downloaded elsewhere includes this information . It is strongly recommended that uploaders include a photo of the cassette and artwork in the torrent description . Any torrents that lack lineage information are trumpable by those that have lineage information .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.3 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.3 " > 2.10 . 3. </ a > < strong > Cassette uploads must be ripped at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz and 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz .</ strong > Cassette uploads with sample rates above 96 kHz may be deleted at moderator discretion . Lossy transcodes of cassette FLACs must retain the sample rate of the original FLAC if it is 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz . 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz rips may not exist concurrently ; 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz may not exist concurrently ; if one is already available , the other is considered a dupe unless a substantial improvement in audio quality is evident ( see rule < a href = " #r2.10.6 " > 2.10 . 6 </ a > ) .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.4 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.4 " > 2.10 . 4. </ a > < strong > Cassette rips will be trumped by an upload of the same release in any other medium .</ strong > A cassette edition with bonus tracks not available in another edition is not subject to trumping .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.5 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.5 " > 2.10 . 5. </ a > < strong > Cassette rips are subject to the duplicates and trumping rules outlined in rule < a href = " #h2.2 " > 2.2 </ a >.</ strong ></ li >
< li id = " r2.10.6 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.6 " > 2.10 . 6. </ a > < strong > Cassette rips can be trumped if a substantially better - sounding version is uploaded .</ strong > To trump an old rip with a new torrent that may be a better - sounding version , you need to report it with clear information about how your rip sounds better than the other one , with references to specific tracks and time positions to justify your report . All quality trumps / deletions of this nature are at the discretion of the moderator involved .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.7 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.7 " > 2.10 . 7. </ a > < strong > Cassette rips of extremely poor quality ( lossy or lossless ) may be deleted outright if reported .</ strong > All quality trumps / deletions of this nature are at the discretion of the moderator involved .</ li >
< li id = " r2.10.8 " >< a href = " #r2.10 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r2.10.8 " > 2.10 . 8. </ a > < strong > Exceptions to any of the above rules may be made at a moderator ' s discretion .</ strong > Please contact staff < em > before uploading </ em > with detailed reasons why such an exception should be considered . Examples : a higher sample rate for a high quality reel - to - reel recording , a cassette release that was subsequently released on brickwalled CD master , a lower sample rate for a good rip of a Type I cassette , a good rip of a second generation tape with rare content . This is not an exhaustive list of possible reasons to grant an exception .</ li >
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< li id = " r3.1 " >< a href = " #r3.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.1 " > 3.1 .</ a > The only formats allowed for comedy and audiobooks are those listed below :
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< li id = " r3.1.1 " >< a href = " #r3.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.1.1 " > 3.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > Lossless audio files are allowed at all times , in accordance with the dupe rules ( see < a href = " #r3.9 " > 3.9 </ a > ) .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r3.1.2 " >< a href = " #r3.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.1.2 " > 3.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > Lossy comedy and audiobook torrents must have a minimum average bitrate of 32 kbps ( for MP3 and AAC ) .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r3.2 " >< a href = " #r3.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.2 " > 3.2 .</ a > < strong > No music is permitted in these two categories . They are for spoken word only . See < a href = " wiki.php?action=article&id=955 " > this wiki </ a > for more information .</ strong > For example , if a comedy artist performs a stand - up routine that is recorded on CD , this would be classified as a Comedy album . If this same artist sings some funny songs on an album , this would be classified as a Comedy album . If this same artist produces a music CD with no hint of comedic material ( e . g . , spoken word tracks ), this would be classified as a music album ( see < a href = " #h2.1 " > 2.1 </ a > ) . </ li >
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< li id = " r3.3 " >< a href = " #r3.3k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.3 " > 3.3 .</ a > < strong > No radio talk shows or podcasts are allowed .</ strong > < ? = SITE_NAME ?> is primarily a music site, and those recordings do not belong in any torrent category. </li>
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< li id = " r3.4 " >< a href = " #r3.4k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.4 " > 3.4 .</ a > < strong > Comedy and audiobooks must not be freely available .</ strong > Free audiobooks and comedy releases from official sources may not be uploaded . Exceptions : Uploads that are at a different bitrate from those freely available are allowed . If a comedy album in 96 kbps CBR MP3 is freely available , you may still upload a V8 ( VBR ) or higher bitrate torrent of the freely available torrent if it does not already exist on the site . </ li >
< li id = " r3.5 " >< a href = " #r3.5k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.5 " > 3.5 .</ a > < strong > Releases must be unarchived and consist of a single release .</ strong > Comedy and audiobook releases should not be archived in a file ( e . g . , . zip or . rar ) . The torrent must consist of a directory containing the audio files . Only one release per torrent is allowed . You may not bundle multiple audiobooks or comedy releases into one torrent . See < a href = " #r1.2.7 " > 1.2 . 7 </ a > and < a href = " #r2.1.20 " > 2.1 . 20 </ a >. </ li >
< li id = " r3.6 " >< a href = " #r3.6k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6 " > 3.6 .</ a > < strong > All comedy and audiobook releases must have an average bitrate of at least 32 kbps </ strong >. However , higher bitrates are preferred over this minimum requirement .
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< li id = " r3.6.1 " >< a href = " #r3.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6.1 " > 3.6 . 1. </ a > < strong > V0 ( VBR ), V2 ( VBR ), and V8 ( VBR ) MP3 torrents for the same album are allowed at all times .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r3.6.2 " >< a href = " #r3.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6.2 " > 3.6 . 2. </ a > < strong > V8 ( VBR ) replaces V3 ( VBR ) through V7 ( VBR ) and replaces CBR rips between 32 kbps and 191 kbps .</ strong > Once a rip with a V8 ( VBR ) encoding preset has been uploaded , you are not allowed to upload any V3 ( VBR ) through V7 ( VBR ) torrents or any CBR torrents under 192 kbps .</ li >
< li id = " r3.6.3 " >< a href = " #r3.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6.3 " > 3.6 . 3. </ a > < strong > V2 ( VBR ) replaces CBR rips between 192 kbps and 320 kbps .</ strong > Once a rip with a V2 ( VBR ) encoding preset has been uploaded , you are not allowed to upload any CBR torrents .</ li >
< li id = " r3.6.4 " >< a href = " #r3.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6.4 " > 3.6 . 4. </ a > < strong > V0 ( VBR ) replaces V1 ( VBR ) and replaces CBR rips at 320 kbps and above .</ strong > Once a rip with a V0 ( VBR ) encoding preset has been uploaded , you are not allowed to upload a V1 ( VBR ) torrent or any CBR torrents at 320 kbps and above .</ li >
< li id = " r3.6.5 " >< a href = " #r3.6 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.6.5 " > 3.6 . 5. </ a > < strong > The preferred AAC bitrate is 64 kbps .</ strong > All other AAC bitrates may be trumped by a 64 kbps upload . Once a 64 kbps AAC torrent has been uploaded , no further AAC uploads are allowed for that album .</ li >
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< li id = " r3.7 " >< a href = " #r3.7k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.7 " > 3.7 .</ a > < strong > Lossy sources , including lossy transcodes , are allowed in this section only .</ strong > The source may come from cassette , VHS ( audio ), radio , or a higher bitrate lossy file . While the sharing of transcoded material is strongly discouraged for music , the audio quality is less important for spoken word material . Note : You may not transcode a lower bitrate file to a higher bitrate file and upload it here . For example , if you find a 32 kbps CBR WMA you cannot transcode it to 64 kbps CBR MP3 and share this on the site .</ li >
< li id = " r3.8 " >< a href = " #r3.8k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.8 " > 3.8 .</ a > < strong > Online audiobook sources may carry only low bitrate audio files .</ strong > Audiobook sources such as < a href = " http://www.audible.com/ " > audible . com </ a > have standard audio quality levels that may be at or below the standards for the site ( see < a href = " #r3.1.2 " > 3.1 . 2 </ a > ) . Please make sure that you know the audio quality of your source material ( e . g . , many audiobook retailers only supply 64 kbps files ) before you transcode to V8 ( VBR ), V2 ( VBR ), or V0 ( VBR ) . Transcoding from a lower bitrate file to a higher bitrate file is forbidden .</ li >
< li id = " r3.9 " >< a href = " #r3.9k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.9 " > 3.9 .</ a > < strong > Duplicate torrents of the same bitrate and format are not allowed .</ strong > No uploads of the same bitrate and format are allowed to coexist on the site . See < a href = " #r3.6 " > 3.6 </ a >.</ li >
< li id = " r3.10 " >< a href = " #r3.10k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.10 " > 3.10 .</ a > < strong > Scene and non - scene versions of the same release , bitrate , and format are dupes .</ strong > The Scene label does not make torrents unique from one another . If a V2 ( VBR ) torrent for an album on CD is already uploaded , you may not upload another V2 ( VBR ) scene release of the same album on CD .</ li >
< li id = " r3.11 " >< a href = " #r3.11k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.11 " > 3.11 .</ a > < strong > Releases must follow the usual formatting guidelines for file names and tags .</ strong > Audiobooks and comedy must follow the formatting rules outlined in section < a href = " #h2.3 " > 2.3 </ a >. This means that file names must include track numbers , audio files must have metatags , etc .</ li >
< li id = " r3.12 " >< a href = " #r3.12k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r3.12 " > 3.12 .</ a > < strong > Do not upload multiple formats for a Comedy or audiobook album onto the same album page .</ strong > Each format should have its own torrent page . Likewise , do not group existing single - torrent Comedy and audiobook releases onto a single common album page with multiple formats . Grouping torrents in these non - music categories as if they were music torrents causes a number of database and organizational problems on the site .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h4.1 " >< a href = " #h4.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h4.1 " > 4.1 .</ a > General </ h5 >
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< li id = " r4.1.1 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.1 " > 4.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > App releases can be either a torrent of a directory or a single archive .</ strong >
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< li id = " r4.1.1.1 " >< a href = " #r4.1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.1.1 " > 4.1 . 1.1 .</ a > < strong > Scene released applications may be archived but must not be password protected .</ strong > If archives were originally password protected and had the protection removed , they cannot be represented as official scene releases and should not be labeled as scene torrents . The file hashes between protected and unprotected archives are different , resulting in a modification of the original files . Some packs and collections cannot be archived ( see < a href = " #r4.1.9 " > 4.1 . 9 </ a > ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.1.2 " >< a href = " #r4.1.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.1.2 " > 4.1 . 1.2 .</ a > < strong > Mac applications must be archived for them to function .</ strong > Mac applications uploaded as . app directories will require a CHMOD operation , which is unnecessary when the application is properly archived ( e . g . , . dmg , . zip , etc . ) .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.2 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.2 " > 4.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > All applications must come with a crack , keygen , or other method of ensuring that downloaders can install them easily .</ strong > App torrents with keygens , cracks , or patches that do not work or torrents missing clear installation instructions will be deleted if reported . No exceptions .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.3 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.3 " > 4.1 . 3. </ a > < strong > App releases must not be freely available tools .</ strong > Application releases cannot be freely downloaded anywhere from any official source . Nor may you upload open source applications where the source code is available for free . Closed or shareware installers like Crossover Office are allowed . Note : If all official sources stop hosting and remove a freely available application and its source code from their site ( s ) due to varying reasons ( e . g . , legal concerns , dead development , etc . ), the application ceases to be freely available . You may then upload it in that case .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.4 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.4 " > 4.1 . 4. </ a > < strong > Release descriptions for applications must contain good information about the application .</ strong > You should either have a small description of the program ( either taken from its web site or from an NFO file ) or a link to the information & #8202;— but ideally both. Torrents missing this information will be deleted when reported.</li>
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< li id = " r4.1.5 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.5 " > 4.1 . 5. </ a > < strong > The torrent title must have a descriptive name .</ strong > The torrent title should at least include the application name and release version . Optionally , you may include additional labels for operating system and method of circumvention ( e . g . , crack , patch , keygen , or serial ) . For example , " AcrylicApps Wallet v3.0.1.493 MacOSX Cracked " .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.6 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.6 " > 4.1 . 6. </ a > < strong > Use relevant tags for your torrent .</ strong > Add all applicable default < a href = " ?p=tag " > Gazelle tags </ a > to help downloaders find your torrent . The default tags are apps . mac for Mac applications , apps . windows for Windows applications , and apps . sound for audio applications . You may add additional tags if the default ones do not apply ( such as apps . linux ) .</ li >
< li id = " r4.1.7 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.7 " > 4.1 . 7. </ a > < strong > Games of any kind are prohibited ( see < a href = " #r1.2.5 " > 1.2 . 5 </ a > ) .</ strong > </ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.8 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.8 " > 4.1 . 8. </ a > < strong > Application " packs " are not allowed .</ strong > That means no 0 - day packs or " video utilities " compilations . Also , packaging multiple versions of the same application into a single torrent is not allowed ( e . g . , Adobe Acrobat 8 and Adobe Acrobat 9 in a single torrent ) . Exceptions : The applications are from the same company and an official release . For example , Adobe CS and Macromedia Studio packaged in one set .</ li >
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< li id = " r4.1.9 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.9 " > 4.1 . 9. </ a > < strong > Sound sample packs , template collections , and font collections are allowed if they are official releases , not freely available , and unarchived .</ strong > Sound sample packs , template collections , and font collections must be official compilations and they must not be uploaded as an archive . The files contained inside the torrent must not be archived so that users can see what the pack contains . That means if sound sample packs are in WAV format , they must be uploaded as WAV . If the font collection , template collection , or sound sample pack was originally released as an archive , you must unpack the files before uploading them in a torrent . None of the contents in these packs and collections may be freely available .</ li >
< li id = " r4.1.10 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.10 " > 4.1 . 10. </ a > < strong > Application components such as plug - ins , add - ons , expansions , filters , and so forth may be uploaded in a collection if they correspond to a particular application .</ strong > You may upload plug - ins , expansions , add - ons , filters , and other application components as collections provided they are compatible to a particular application and version . For example , you may not upload a megapack of all filters for Adobe Photoshop CS2 , CS3 , and CS4 . But you may upload a pack of Adobe Photoshop CS4 filters .</ li >
< li id = " r4.1.11 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.11 " > 4.1 . 11. </ a > < strong > Collections of cracks , keygens or serials are not allowed .</ strong > The crack , keygen , or serial for an application must be in a torrent with its corresponding application . It cannot be uploaded separately from the application .</ li >
< li id = " r4.1.12 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.12 " > 4.1 . 12. </ a > < strong > Torrents containing hacking or cracking tools are prohibited .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r4.1.13 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.13 " > 4.1 . 13. </ a > < strong > Never post serial numbers in torrent descriptions .</ strong > Serial numbers should be in a text file contained within the torrent . If a serial number is posted in the torrent description and not included as a text file in the torrent folder , the torrent will be removed when reported . No exceptions .</ li >
< li id = " r4.1.14 " >< a href = " #h4.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.1.14 " > 4.1 . 14. </ a > < strong > All applications must be complete .</ strong > If an application consists of multiple CDs or DVDs , these should all be uploaded as one torrent and not as separate torrents . This also applies to scene uploads where multiple CDs or DVDs were released separately .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h4.2 " >< a href = " #h4.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h4.2 " > 4.2 .</ a > Duplicates & amp ; Trumping </ h5 >
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< li id = " r4.2.1 " >< a href = " #h4.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.2.1 " > 4.2 . 1. </ a > < strong > Applications having the same version number are dupes .</ strong > An application may have older versions than those already uploaded . Those are not dupes . Only identical versions are duplicates . Note : Not everyone has updated to the latest operating system . In such cases , older versions of applications may still be useful for a number of users .</ li >
< li id = " r4.2.2 " >< a href = " #h4.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.2.2 " > 4.2 . 2. </ a > < strong > A scene archived torrent may coexist with an unarchived torrent of the same application version .</ strong > If both a scene archive and an unarchived copy are uploaded of the same application and version , both may stay on the site . Any subsequent uploads of the same torrent in either form ( with identical install methods ) are dupes .</ li >
< li id = " r4.2.3 " >< a href = " #h4.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.2.3 " > 4.2 . 3. </ a > < strong > Different language editions of the same application and version are unique .</ strong > Multi - language versions and single language versions of different languages are not considered dupes .</ li >
< li id = " r4.2.4 " >< a href = " #h4.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.2.4 " > 4.2 . 4. </ a > < strong > Existing application torrents can be trumped by other torrents with better install methods .</ strong > Applications with serial keys may be trumped by crack / patch versions or torrents with keygens . Once an application with either a crack / patch or keygen is uploaded to the site , no other identical application with a different installation method is allowed . Report the older torrent when you are trumping it with a torrent of the same application containing an improved method of installation .</ li >
< li id = " r4.2.5 " >< a href = " #h4.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r4.2.5 " > 4.2 . 5. </ a > < strong > Applications that no longer work will be deleted when reported .</ strong > If the install method for an application no longer works ( e . g . , the developer has coded a patch , the install method is no longer supported , etc . ) the torrent will be removed .</ li >
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< h4 id = " h5 " >< a href = " #h5k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h5 " > 5. </ a > Comic Books </ h4 >
< h5 id = " h5.1 " >< a href = " #h5.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h5.1 " > 5.1 .</ a > General </ h5 >
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< li id = " r5.1.1 " >< a href = " #h5.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.1.1 " > 5.1 . 1. </ a > < strong > Comic books must be uploaded in the following specified formats , according to descending preference :</ strong >
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< li > A rar archive ( Preferably with the . cbr extension ) </ li >
< li > A zip archive ( Preferably with the . cbz extension ) </ li >
< li > A PDF file </ li >
< li > A directory containing only the images themselves </ li >
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< li id = " r5.1.2 " >< a href = " #h5.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.1.2 " > 5.1 . 2. </ a > < strong > Pages must be scanned cleanly and be of good quality .</ strong > Scans of poor quality will be deleted , especially if the quality is so poor as to render the image difficult to read . Poorer quality scans may be acceptable for very old or rare comics with staff approval .</ li >
< li id = " r5.1.3 " >< a href = " #h5.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.1.3 " > 5.1 . 3. </ a > < strong > Comic books must not be freely available .</ strong > Comics must be official publications and cannot be taken for free from official sources . You may upload comics from other torrent and unofficial distribution sites , but it is your responsibility to make sure that they conform to our quality and formatting rules for comic books . Note : If all official sources stop hosting a comic and remove the official freely available release from their site ( s ), the release ceases to be freely available . You may only upload it at that time .</ li >
< li id = " r5.1.4 " >< a href = " #h5.1 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.1.4 " > 5.1 . 4. </ a > < strong > 0 - Day comic uploads are allowed and encouraged .</ strong > </ li >
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< h5 id = " h5.2 " >< a href = " #h5.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h5.2 " > 5.2 .</ a > Multi - comic </ h5 >
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< li id = " r5.2.1 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.1 " > 5.2 . 1. </ a > < strong > Multi - comic and series packs must follow site formatting requirements .</ strong > Multi - comic and series packs are both accepted and encouraged but care must be taken to make a valid compilation . The rules in this section outline the requirements for multi - comic torrents .</ li >
< li id = " r5.2.2 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.2 " > 5.2 . 2. </ a > < strong > 0 - Day comic packs are allowed .</ strong > Make sure such uploads are synchronized with any previous packs . 0 - Day comic uploads must not be missing any of their corresponding DCP or Minutemen scans for that time period .</ li >
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< li id = " r5.2.3 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.3 " > 5.2 . 3. </ a > < strong > Collections may not span more than one comic title .</ strong > You may not include multiple , different comic titles in a single collection , e . g . , " The Amazing Spider-Man #1 " and " The Incredible Hulk #1 " . Exceptions : Titles may contain more than one comic title if either of the following is true : it 's a recognized comic crossover/event or it' s a DCP weekly release .</ li >
< li id = " r5.2.4 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.4 " > 5.2 . 4. </ a > < strong > Any " multi-part " comic enveloping the whole event is allowed as a single torrent .</ strong > Whole events may be uploaded together . For example , the comics " <samp>Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight - 2007 - part 1.cbr</samp> " and " <samp>Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight - 2007 - The Long Way Home Part 2.cbr</samp> " can be uploaded as a single torrent provided there are only 2 parts to " The Long Way Home " .</ li >
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< li id = " r5.2.5 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.5 " > 5.2 . 5. </ a > < strong > Torrents containing complete volumes of comics may be uploaded .</ strong > For example , " The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #1-#441 " can be uploaded .</ li >
< li id = " r5.2.6 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.6 " > 5.2 . 6. </ a > < strong > Torrents spanning multiple volumes are too large and must be uploaded as separate volumes .</ strong > </ li >
< li id = " r5.2.7 " >< a href = " #h5.2 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.2.7 " > 5.2 . 7. </ a > < strong > Torrents containing specific #Number-#CurrentDay issues are allowed only if the comics appear in no other pack.</strong> For example, if #1-#35 are already on the site and the current issue is #50, #1-#50 is NOT allowed to be uploaded, but #36-#50 is allowed.</li>
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< li id = " r5.3.1 " >< a href = " #h5.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.1 " > 5.3 . 1. </ a > < strong > A dupe of a single comic is defined as two scans of the same book by the same scanner , where the same pages have been scanned .</ strong > The scanner may be an individual , a release group , or a scanning device . Exceptions : The following examples are NOT dupes :
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< li > Two scans of the same book by different scanners </ li >
< li > Two scans of the same book by the same scanner , when the copy you ' re uploading contains fixes </ li >
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< li id = " r5.3.2 " >< a href = " #h5.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.2 " > 5.3 . 2. </ a > < strong > Releases in . cbz and . cbr are always allowed , with preference given to the earliest upload .</ strong > In the event of a dupe occurring between a . cbr and a . cbz , the earliest upload remains . In the event of any other dupe , the order listed in < a href = " #r5.1.1 " > 5.1 . 1 </ a > determines which torrent is kept . For example , if a PDF is uploaded followed by a . cbr , the . cbr remains on the site and the PDF is deleted as a trump . If a . cbz is uploaded followed by a PDF , the . cbz remains on the site and the PDF is deleted as a dupe .</ li >
< li id = " r5.3.3 " >< a href = " #h5.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.3 " > 5.3 . 3. </ a > < strong > Multi - comic collections and packs must conform to either of these collection types in order of preference .</ strong >
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< li id = " r5.3.3.1 " >< a href = " #r5.3.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.3.1 " > 5.3 . 3.1 .</ a > < strong > A torrent consisting of issues #1-50 is currently on the site.</strong> The only packs that are allowed to contain any of the comics before #50 are a #1-100 pack or a complete volume pack.</li>
< li id = " r5.3.3.2 " >< a href = " #r5.3.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.3.2 " > 5.3 . 3.2 .</ a > < strong > Packs consisting of #1-#10, #11-#20, #21- #40, etc.</strong> are allowed only if the comics appear in no other pack. Each pack must contain at least 10 new comics.</li>
< li id = " r5.3.3.3 " >< a href = " #r5.3.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.3.3 " > 5.3 . 3.3 .</ a > < strong > Packs consisting of #1-#100, #101-#200, etc.</strong> are allowed only if they are not a complete volume pack.</li>
< li id = " r5.3.3.4 " >< a href = " #r5.3.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.3.4 " > 5.3 . 3.4 .</ a > < strong > A pack composed of #1-#EndOfVolume is allowed at any time.</strong> </li>
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< li id = " r5.3.4 " >< a href = " #h5.3 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.3.4 " > 5.3 . 4. </ a > < strong > Complete volume or series packs will trump any torrent consisting of the same comic issues .</ strong > See < a href = " #r5.3.1 " > 5.3 . 1 </ a > for details on what constitutes a duplicate comic . For example , the complete volume " The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #1-#441 " will trump any torrents containing those issues , e . g . , " The Amazing Spider-Man #1-#50 " or " The Amazing Spider-Man #150-#200 " or " The Amazing Spider-Man #300-#310, " etc . Exception : If the image quality of the comic issue ( s ) in a torrent is higher than the quality of the corresponding comic ( s ) in a complete volume or series pack , the higher quality version may coexist on the site with the complete collection .</ li >
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< h5 id = " h5.4 " >< a href = " #h5.4k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h5.4 " > 5.4 .</ a > Formatting </ h5 >
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< li id = " r5.4.1 " >< a href = " #h5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.4.1 " > 5.4 . 1. </ a > < strong > All comic page scans must have zero - padded numbers and may be archived in . pdf , . rar ( . cbr ) or . zip ( . cbz ) files .</ strong > The contents of the archive or directory must be image files ( either JPEG or PNG ), which are named sequentially so that they display in the correct order by < a href = " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_image_viewers " target = " _blank " > comic reading software </ a > such as < a href = " http://www.cdisplay.me/ " target = " _blank " > CDisplay </ a > and < a href = " http://www.feedface.com/software/ffview.html " target = " _blank " > FFView </ a >. The page numbers and books must be zero - padded for this same reason . For example , this constitutes good numbering : < samp > file01 . jpg </ samp > , < samp > file02 . jpg </ samp > , ... < samp > file30 . jpg </ samp > ; and this constitutes bad numbering : < samp > file1 . jpg </ samp > , < samp > file2 . jpg </ samp > , < samp > file3 . jpg </ samp > , ... < samp > file30 . jpg </ samp >.</ li >
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< li id = " r5.4.2 " >< a href = " #h5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.4.2 " > 5.4 . 2. </ a > < strong > Comic book archive file names must be informative .</ strong > The archive names should include at least the book 's name (e.g., "Uncanny X-Men"), the volume (if there' s more than one volume for that book ), and the issue number . Including the cover year , scanner information ( to differentiate between different scans of the same book ), and the issue ' s title ( e . g . , " Days of Future Past " ) is strongly recommended . For example : < samp > Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight - #01 - 2007 - The Long Way Home Part 1.cbr</samp> and <samp>Amazing Spiderman - Volume 1 - #10 - 1964.cbz</samp>.</li>
< li id = " r5.4.3 " >< a href = " #h5.4 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r5.4.3 " > 5.4 . 3. </ a > < strong > The directory name should uniquely identify its contents .</ strong > You should include the title , as well as the issue numbers included ( if applicable ) . The title , volume , cover year , and story name can often be found in small type at the bottom of the page opposite the inside cover . Directories should be named with the title of the series and the issue numbers . For example : < samp >../ Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight - #01-#08/</samp> and <samp>../Amazing Spiderman - Volume 1 - #10-#20/</samp>.</li>
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< h4 id = " h6 " >< a href = " #h6k " >< strong >& uarr ; </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #h6 " > 6. </ a > ebooks , eLearning Books & amp ; Sheet Music </ h4 >
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< li id = " r6.1 " >< a href = " #r6.1k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.1 " > 6.1 .</ a > < strong > Individual releases can be either a torrent of a directory , an archive , or the original format ( e . g . , . epub , . pdf , . chm , . txt , etc . ) .</ strong > Neither the individual release or archive can be password protected . Note : ebooks cannot be uploaded in an archive . Users must be able to see the ebook format that is in the torrent .</ li >
< li id = " r6.2 " >< a href = " #r6.2k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.2 " > 6.2 .</ a > < strong > Uploading a pack of ebooks in one archive ( e . g . , . tar , . rar , . zip ) is prohibited .</ strong > ebook collections cannot be uploaded . Exception : ebooks that come in a retail set may be uploaded in a single torrent .</ li >
< li id = " r6.3 " >< a href = " #r6.3k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.3 " > 6.3 .</ a > < strong > ebook pages must be of good quality ( in other words , legible with little or no artifacting ) and must be scanned cleanly ( if the pages were hand - scanned ) .</ strong > Poor quality scans will be deleted , especially if the quality is so poor that the resulting image is difficult to read . Judgments on quality are at the discretion of the moderator involved .</ li >
< li id = " r6.4 " >< a href = " #r6.4k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.4 " > 6.4 .</ a > < strong > Only published ebooks are allowed .</ strong > Freely available ebooks are not allowed . This rule also covers recipes and cookbooks . Only official publications are allowed .</ li >
< li id = " r6.5 " >< a href = " #r6.5k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.5 " > 6.5 .</ a > < strong > Collections / packs of ebooks are prohibited , even if each title is somehow related to other ebook titles in some way .</ strong > All ebooks must be uploaded individually and cannot be archived ( users must be able to see the ebook format in the torrent ) .</ li >
< li id = " r6.6 " >< a href = " #r6.6k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.6 " > 6.6 .</ a > < strong > Two identical ebooks or two identical sheet music uploads are dupes of one another .</ strong > The same ebook and sheet music titles in the same format ( e . g . , . epub , . pdf , . chm , . txt , etc . ) are dupes .</ li >
< li id = " r6.7 " >< a href = " #r6.7k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.7 " > 6.7 .</ a > < strong > Manually - scanned , scanned and OCR 'ed (optical character recognized), and retail ebooks are all allowed on the site.</strong> OCR' ed ebooks may trump manually - scanned versions , while untouched retail ebooks will trump both hand - scanned and OCR ' ed versions .</ li >
< li id = " r6.8 " >< a href = " #r6.8k " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r6.8 " > 6.8 .</ a > < strong > Include proper < a href = " ?p=tag " > Gazelle tags </ a > for your ebook and sheet music uploads .</ strong > You are strongly encouraged to use the appropriate default tags with your uploads . That way other users can find your uploads easily through the tag search system . Sheet music should use the sheet . music tag . ebooks should at least contain the fiction tag or the non . fiction tag depending on the content . You may add additional tags if the defaults do not apply or are not enough to describe the torrent contents .</ li >
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< li id = " r7.1 " >< a href = " #h7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r7.1 " > 7.1 .</ a > < strong > The eLearning Videos category is only for tutorial videos on specific topics pertaining to music ( see < a href = " #r7.3 " > 7.3 </ a > in this section ) .</ strong > Any video clips mentioned in < a href = " #h1.2 " > Section 1.2 </ a > cannot be uploaded to the eLearning Videos category .</ li >
< li id = " r7.2 " >< a href = " #h7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r7.2 " > 7.2 .</ a > < strong > No freely available eLearning videos are allowed .</ strong > You may not upload videos that are officially hosted from university sites , the author 's site, the Internet Archive, or the publisher' s site . You may upload videos from other torrent sites as long as they conform to the rules in this section .</ li >
< li id = " r7.3 " >< a href = " #h7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r7.3 " > 7.3 .</ a > < strong > Tutorials on how to use musical instruments , vocal training , producing music , or otherwise learning the theory and practice of music are the only allowed topics .</ strong > No material outside of these topics is allowed . For example , instruction videos about Kung Fu training , dance lessons , beer brewing , or photography are not permitted here . What is considered allowable under these topics is ultimately at the discretion of the staff .</ li >
< li id = " r7.4 " >< a href = " #h7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r7.4 " > 7.4 .</ a > < strong > eLearning Videos must be either in a video file format ( . mkv , . avi , . mov , . mp4 , etc . ) or a disk image ( . iso , . bin /. cue , etc . ) .</ strong > Only one video file format and one disk image format are allowed per video . The same video in another file format or within another disk image type is a dupe . Torrents should not be uploaded in compressed archives . Such torrents will be removed when reported .</ li >
< li id = " r7.5 " >< a href = " #h7 " >< strong >& uarr ; _ </ strong ></ a > < a href = " #r7.5 " > 7.5 .</ a > < strong > eLearning video uploads must contain an informative description and use proper < a href = " ?p=tag " > Gazelle tags </ a >.</ strong > Uploads should include a proper description and / or a link to further information . Using the elearning . videos < a href = " ?p=tag " > Gazelle tags </ a > is strongly encouraged .</ li >
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