If a "YIFY 1080p" movie was 4GB instead of the usual 1.5GB–2GB, it was a fake.
People uploading legitimate movies but slapping the YIFY tag on them to get thousands of quick downloads. Troll YIFY
Malicious actors who uploaded "movie files" that were actually malware, password-protected RAR files (leading to survey scams), or—in the funniest cases—entirely different, nonsensical videos (like Rickrolls or 10 hours of a spinning taco). 🚩 How to Spot a "Troll" Upload If a "YIFY 1080p" movie was 4GB instead of the usual 1
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Real YIFY/YTS uploads came from verified "VIP" accounts. Troll YIFY accounts were usually "User" level and deleted within 24 hours.
The Legend of "Troll YIFY": Chaos in the High-Seas of Torrenting 🏴☠️
Troll YIFY wasn't a single person, but rather a moniker used by various uploaders to exploit the massive brand recognition of the original YIFY group. While the real YIFY focused on efficient x264 encodes, "Troll" uploads usually fell into two categories: