Leecher (computing)

In computing and specifically in Internet slang, a leech is one who benefits, usually deliberately, from others' information or effort but does not offer anything in return, or makes only token offerings in an attempt to avoid being called a leech. ^[1]

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1. 38 relations: BitTorrent, BitTorrent tracker, Bulletin board system, Client (computing), Communication protocol, Computing, Copyfraud, Deprecation, EDonkey network, EMule, Experience point, File sharing, File Transfer Protocol, Free-rider problem, Gnutella2, Inline linking, Internet slang, Kill stealing, Leech, Live action role-playing game, Lurker, MAC address, Massively multiplayer online role-playing game, NewsLeecher, Newsreader (Usenet), Peer-to-peer, Peer-to-peer file sharing, Piggybacking (Internet access), Plagiarism, Ratio, Role-playing game, Seeding (computing), Social parasitism (offense), Tragedy of the commons, Usenet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Access, Wired Equivalent Privacy.

2. Tragedy of the commons

BitTorrent

BitTorrent, also referred to as simply torrent, is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet in a decentralized manner.

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BitTorrent tracker

A BitTorrent tracker is a special type of server that assists in the communication between peers using the BitTorrent protocol.

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Bulletin board system

A bulletin board system (BBS), also called a computer bulletin board service (CBBS), was a computer server running software that allowed users to connect to the system using a terminal program.

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Client (computing)

Client is a computer that gets information from another computer called server in the context of client–server model of computer networks.

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Communication protocol

A communication protocol is a system of rules that allows two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information via any variation of a physical quantity.

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Computing

Computing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computing machinery.

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Copyfraud

A copyfraud is a false copyright claim by an individual or institution with respect to content that is in the public domain.

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Deprecation

Deprecation is the discouragement of use of something human-made, such as a term, feature, design, or practice.

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EDonkey network

The eDonkey Network (also known as the eDonkey2000 network or eD2k) is a decentralized, mostly server-based, peer-to-peer file sharing network created in 2000 by US developers Jed McCaleb and Sam Yagan that is best suited to share big files among users, and to provide long term availability of files.

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EMule

eMule is a free peer-to-peer file sharing application for Microsoft Windows.

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Experience point

An experience point (often abbreviated as exp or XP) is a unit of measurement used in some tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) and role-playing video games to quantify a player character's life experience and progression through the game. Leecher (computing) and experience point are video game terminology.

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File sharing

File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digital media, such as computer programs, multimedia (audio, images and video), documents or electronic books.

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File Transfer Protocol

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client on a computer network.

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Free-rider problem

In economics, the free-rider problem is a type of market failure that occurs when those who benefit from resources, public goods and common pool resources do not pay for them or under-pay. Leecher (computing) and free-rider problem are tragedy of the commons.

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Gnutella2

Gnutella2, often referred to as G2, is a peer-to-peer protocol developed mainly by Michael Stokes and released in 2002.

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Inline linking

Inline linking (also known as hotlinking, piggy-backing, direct linking, offsite image grabs, bandwidth theft, and leeching) is the use of a linked object, often an image, on one site by a web page belonging to a second site.

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Internet slang

Internet slang (also called Internet shorthand, cyber-slang, netspeak, digispeak or chatspeak) is a non-standard or unofficial form of language used by people on the Internet to communicate to one another. Leecher (computing) and Internet slang are computer jargon.

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Kill stealing

In multiplayer video games, particularly in MOBAs, first-person shooters, MMORPGs and MUDs, kill stealing is the practice of obtaining credit for killing an enemy when another player has put more effort into the kill.

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Leech

Leeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida.

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Live action role-playing game

A live action role-playing game (LARP) is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically portray their characters.

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Lurker

In Internet culture, a lurker is typically a member of an online community who observes, but does not participate by posting.

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MAC address

A MAC address (short for media access control address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address in communications within a network segment.

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Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is a video game that combines aspects of a role-playing video game and a massively multiplayer online game.

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NewsLeecher

NewsLeecher is a binary Usenet client, launched in 2002, compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Newsreader (Usenet)

A newsreader is an application program that reads articles on Usenet distributed throughout newsgroups.

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Peer-to-peer

Peer-to-peer (P2P) computing or networking is a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads between peers.

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Peer-to-peer file sharing

Peer-to-peer file sharing is the distribution and sharing of digital media using peer-to-peer (P2P) networking technology.

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Piggybacking (Internet access)

Piggybacking on Internet access is the practice of establishing a wireless Internet connection by using another subscriber's wireless Internet access service without the subscriber's explicit permission or knowledge.

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Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the representation of another person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.

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Ratio

In mathematics, a ratio shows how many times one number contains another.

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Role-playing game

A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, or abbreviated as RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting.

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Seeding (computing)

In computing, and specifically peer-to-peer file sharing, seeding is the uploading of already downloaded content for others to download from.

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Social parasitism (offense)

Social parasitism was considered a political crime in the Soviet Union, where individuals accused of living off the efforts of others or society were prosecuted.

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Tragedy of the commons

The tragedy of the commons is the concept which states that if many people enjoy unfettered access to a finite, valuable resource such as a pasture, they will tend to overuse it and may end up destroying its value altogether.

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Usenet

Usenet, USENET, or, "in full", User's Network, is a worldwide distributed discussion system available on computers.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves.

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Wi-Fi Protected Access

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) are the three security certification programs developed after 2000 by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless computer networks.

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Wired Equivalent Privacy

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a severely flawed security algorithm for 802.11 wireless networks.

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See also

Tragedy of the commons

• Free-rider problem
• Leecher (computing)
• Protocol ossification
• The Hangman (poem)
• Tragedy of the commons
• Tyranny of small decisions

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leecher_(computing)

Also known as Bandwidth leeching, Leech (computing), Leecher, Leecher (gaming), Leeching (computing).

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