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The Pirate Bay’s Founders Sail On

Written by Ernesto on July 05, 2009

Founded in 2003, the initial goal of the Pirate Bay founders was to build the first Scandinavian BitTorrent community. However, with an increasing interest from users in other parts of the world, they decided to expand their horizon and made the site available in multiple languages a year after it was launched.

From then on The Pirate Bay quickly became the largest BitTorrent tracker on the entire Internet, responsible for the communication between millions of BitTorrent users at any given time of the day. Up until today they have continued to do so in a rather unorganized fashion, but that is all about to change.

This Monday the relatively unknown Global Gaming Factory (GGF) announced that it will acquire The Pirate Bay for $7.8 million. Provided that the shareholders agree and that GGF manages to raise the necessary funding to complete the sale, The Pirate Bay will be in new hands. Undoubtedly, this announcement resulted in a tidal wave of media coverage.

It’s been nearly a week since the sale to GGF was announced so TorrentFreak took the opportunity to catch up with departing Pirate Bay spokesman Peter Sunde to look back at the last few turbulent days and to find out what the future holds for him.

TF: Were you surprised by the negative responses to the sale?

Peter: Not really surprised, but overwhelmed anyhow. The pressure of this thing has been enormous, and not a lot of people think it’s fair for us to take a break from things. I can appreciate that a lot of people put their support and hopes in us and we’re really happy that we’ve made an impact that allows people to do that. At the same time, we’re only human and can’t keep up with everything. The Pirate Bay needs to change or it will die by itself.

TF: Hundreds of media outlets have covered the news, but it is not entirely clear what is actually being sold to GGF. Can you enlighten us?

Peter: GGF is buying the domain names for thepiratebay (under all the tlds they exist). They also get a copy of the code and the database. The database includes no logs (there’s never been any logs) and there’s no personal details stored anywhere.

TF: GGF’s future plans for the site are still very vague, but they announced that “illegal downloading” will he halted once they own the site. What’s your opinion on this?

Peter: Well, that depends on how you look at it. GGF aren’t stupid, they know that if they only allowed pre-scanned content the site is worthless. Illegal downloading? Well, torrents aren’t illegal, it could potentially lead to copyright being broken though. But don’t underestimate them. They have had a hard time in the media, which they’re not used to being in. It’s all new for them – all of a sudden BBC, CNN, all local media in Sweden and so on just hammer them with questions. It’s probably hard to answer in the beginning. But they’re not as stupid as they’ve been portrayed.

TF: How do you think The Pirate Bay will look like a year from now?

Peter: No idea really. A guess would be an updated logo, new skin for the site, some changes in features but still the same basic concept.

TF: Will you or any of the other Pirate Bay co-founders be involved in the Pirate Bay site once it’s sold?

Peter: As it looks right now, no.

TF: Will the old Pirate Bay team still be working on (new) BitTorrent related projects?

Peter: We’re working hard on other things right now, especially with The Video Bay and some of our personal projects.

TF: The money generated by the sale will go to an unnamed foundation. Can you tell us a little bit about the foundation that receives the money? Are they working on any interesting projects?

Peter: The foundation is interested in more political means than technical. Having money will make it work quite hard, but there’s nothing to present yet. A lot of projects are in the pipe-line though.

TF: What does the BitTorrent community need the most to continue being the mainstream P2P protocol?

Peter: More trackers, less centralized systems and more people standing up for the community.

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For the founders of the site the sale is certainly the end of an era and they deserve credit for all the work they’ve done thus far. We will watch closely to what happens with The Pirate Bay in the future but BitTorrent is here to stay with or without it.

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Shoe Lacing Methods

Whilst mathematics tells us that there are more than 2 Trillion ways of feeding a lace through the six pairs of eyelets on an average shoe, this section presents a (somewhat more realistic) typical cross-section of traditional and alternative lacing methods that I’ve either found or created or that have been sent to me by web site visitors. The selection is limited to those methods that are widely used, have a particular feature or benefit, or that I just like the look of. Stay tuned – the list is still growing!

33 Different Ways To Lace Shoes
These diagrams are all drawn as though looking from the front of the shoe, such that the lower part of the lacing is at the bottom of the diagram, and are colour-coded to make it easier to follow where the lace runs. Generally, the start of the lacing is grey, whilst the lace end that starts on the left side is blue and the end that starts on the right side is yellow. For colour-blind visitors, Blue=Dark=Left, Yellow=Light=Right.
	Criss Cross Lacing This is probably the most common method of lacing normal shoes & boots. The laces simply criss-cross as they work their way up the shoe.	FEATURES: Traditional look Simple to lace Comfortable Corrugates shoe
	Over Under Lacing This method reduces friction, making the lacing easier to tighten and loosen plus reducing wear and tear. The laces alternate between crossing Over and Under.	FEATURES: Ian’s favourite! Decorative look Faster & easier Less wear & tear
	Straight (European) Lacing This traditional method of Straight Lacing appears to be more common in Europe. The laces run straight across on the outside and diagonally on the inside.	FEATURES: Neat on top Messy underneath Shortens ends
	Straight (Bar) Lacing Often referred to as “Fashion Lacing” or “Lydiard Lacing”, this variation of Straight Lacing eliminates the underlying diagonals, which looks neater plus relieves pressure on the top ridge of the foot.	FEATURES: Comfortable Even = Neat look Odd = Messy look Lengthens ends
	Straight (Easy) Lacing This is a simplified variation of Straight (Bar) Lacing where one end runs straight from bottom to top whilst the other end steps through the eyelets.	FEATURES: Even = Neat look Odd = Messy look End lengths shift Lengthens ends
	Hiking / Biking Lacing An inside-out version of Straight (Bar) Lacing, which distributes pressure evenly plus keeps the knots & ends to the side, away from either snagging undergrowth or from bicycle chains & cranks.	FEATURES: Evens out pressure Reduces snagging Messy look Lengthens ends
	Sawtooth Lacing This method has all of the underlying sections pulling at a steep angle, which shifts the alignment of the sides and may correct an otherwise ill-fitting shoe.	FEATURES: Easier to tighten Mis-aligns sides Modifies fit Lengthens ends
	Shoe Shop Lacing Often seen in shoe shops because many shoes come pre-laced this way from the factory. One end runs from bottom to top while the other end zig-zags through the eyelets.	FEATURES: Easy to lace End lengths shift Shortens ends
	Display Shoe Lacing Shoe stores and photographers often use this inside-out version of Criss Cross Lacing on their display shoes in order to finish with the ends neatly hidden inside the shoe.	FEATURES: Tidy look Easier to loosen Harder to tighten
	Ladder Lacing This distinctive lacing is worn on military boots by paratroopers and ceremonial guard units. The laces weave horizontally and vertically, forming a secure “ladder”.	FEATURES: Distinctive look Stays very tight Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Spider Web Lacing Like an angled version of Ladder Lacing, this decorative method is also worn on military boots. The laces weave vertically and diagonally, forming an intricate “web”.	FEATURES: Decorative look Firm & tight Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Double Back Lacing This method looks interesting plus holds very firmly, but is terribly awkward to tighten. The lacing first runs down the shoe, then doubles back up the shoe.	FEATURES: Stays very tight Terribly awkward Shortens ends
	Bow Tie Lacing This method “lengthens” ends because it consumes the least amount of shoelace. The laces cross over on the outside and run vertically on the inside, forming a “bow-tie” outline.	FEATURES: Minimal look Comfort “zones” Loose fit Lengthens ends
	Army Lacing This inside-out version of Bow Tie Lacing is used on combat boots by various armies. With the crossovers on the insides, the sides of the boots can flex more easily.	FEATURES: Allows more flex Loose fit Harder to tighten Lengthens ends
	Train Track Lacing Like Army Lacing with the inside segments running straight across, the result looks like train tracks, and holds very tight because of the doubled laces through eyelets.	FEATURES: Neat look Holds very tight Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Double Helix Lacing This patented method has the laces angled one way on the outside and the other way on the inside. The resulting double helix reduces friction and allows faster, easier lacing.	FEATURES: Decorative look Fast & easy Less wear & tear
	Double Cross Lacing This lacing is created by running three steps forward (on the inside), one step back (on the outside). The result is short, wide crosses overlapping tall, narrow crosses.	FEATURES: Decorative look Harder to tighten Shortens ends Can lengthen ends
	Hash Lacing Like Double Cross Lacing, this method is also created by running three steps forward, one step back. The result resembles a diagonal series of hash “#” symbols.	FEATURES: Decorative look Harder to tighten Lengthens ends
	Lattice Lacing This very popular method forms a decorative lattice in the middle of the lacing. The laces are crossed at a steep angle, allowing them to be woven through each other.	FEATURES: Very popular! Decorative look Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Zipper Lacing This method “locks” the laces at each eyelet pair. Great for lacing skates tightly because the lower sections hold while tightening. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper.	FEATURES: Decorative look Holds very firmly Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Riding Boot Lacing Often referred to as “Bal-Lacing”, this method is for riding boots (motorbike or equestrian) that are joined at the top and that loosen near the ankle. The laces zig-zag from both ends and are tied in the middle.	FEATURES: Neat look Unusual layout Special purpose Shortens ends
	One Handed Lacing As an alternative to the One Handed Shoelace Knot, this way of lacing eliminates the need to even tie a knot by leaving one end loose.	FEATURES: Disabled use Surprisingly easy Loose fit Lengthens end
	Segmented Lacing This variation divides the lacing into two or more “segments”, each of which can be laced up as tightly or loosely as necessary to achieve a comfortable yet secure fit for “difficult” shoes or feet.	FEATURES: Customizable Many uses Messy look
	Knotted Segment Lacing A more attractive though less flexible variation of Segmented Lacing in which a knot makes the lower segment of shoelace permanently tighter or looser.	FEATURES: Customizable Many uses Harder to get off Shortens ends
	Hidden Knot Lacing By hiding the knot underneath, the result is an uninterrupted series of straight “bars” that looks particularly distinctive on dress shoes or sneakers alike.	FEATURES: Distinctive look Tricky to tie knot Slight discomfort Lengthens ends
	Loop Back Lacing Each side loops back on itself down the middle, rather like when two springs become intertwined. However, those loop-backs tend to shift off-centre.	FEATURES: Decorative look Laces wear more Centreline shifts Shortens ends
	Knotted Lacing Adding an overhand knot at each crossover increases friction and keeps the lacing much firmer. Ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc.	FEATURES: Keeps lacing tight Assists tightening Harder to loosen Shortens ends
	Twistie Lacing Like a combination of Loop Back and Knotted Lacing, the laces are twisted together with a vertical overhand knot at each crossover before continuing to the other side.	FEATURES: Decorative look Keeps lacing tight Harder to loosen Shortens ends
	Roman Lacing Alternating X-I-X-I on top of the shoe, which looks a little like Roman numerals. It’s most effective on dress shoes where the sides of the shoe meet in the middle.	FEATURES: Decorative look Suits dress shoes Harder to tighten Lengthens ends
	Hexagram Lacing – NEW! This purely decorative lacing forms a hexagram, or six pointed star. This geometric symbol has been used for centuries in various cultures and religions, most notably as the Jewish “Star of David”.	FEATURES: Decorative look Loose fit Harder to tighten Lengthens ends
	Pentagram Lacing – NEW! This purely decorative lacing forms a pentagram, or five pointed star. Besides the “magical” associations, solid five pointed stars are found on many flags, most notably the fifty stars on the U.S. flag.	FEATURES: Decorative look Loose fit Harder to tighten Shortens ends
	Footbag Lacing Footbag players use this lacing to open up the front of their shoes, making it easier to catch or otherwise control the footbag (or “Hacky Sack”).	FEATURES: Suits Footbag Less binding Distorts shoes Lengthens ends
	Lock Lacing Also referred to as “Lace Locks” or “Runner’s Tie”, this is not a lacing method as much as a technique for creating a super-tight finish. It’s often recommended to help reduce slippage in running or climbing shoes.	FEATURES: Tightens firmly Reduces slippage Harder to loosen Shortens ends

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