The Pirate Bay will reach an age of 9 years. Experiencing raids, espionage and death threats, we're still here. We've been through hell and back and it has made us tougher than ever.

The people running the site has changed during the years. No sane human being would [...]]]> 2012 is the year of the storm.

The Pirate Bay will reach an age of 9 years. Experiencing raids, espionage and death threats, we're still here. We've been through hell and back and it has made us tougher than ever.

The people running the site has changed during the years. No sane human being would put up with this kind of pressure for 8 years in a row. An insane hobby that takes time from our families, our work (sorry boss) and our studies.

What binds us all together is a strong belief that what we do is good. That it is something we one day can tell our grandchildren about with pride. People from all over the world confirm this. We read testimonials from people in Syria longing for freedom, thanking us for what we provide. We receive more than 100 visits daily from North Korea and we sure know that they need it. If there's something that will bring peace to this world it is the understanding and appreciation of your fellow man. What better way to do that than with this vast library of culture?

With this said, we hear news from our old admins that they have received a verdict in Sweden. Our 3 friends and blood brothers have been sentenced to prison. This might sound worse than it is. Since no one of them no longer lives in Sweden, they won't go to jail. They are as free today as they were yesterday.

But what enrages us to our inner core is that the system, the empire, the governments, are still allowed to try to boss you and us around with one law crazier than the other. Do you think they will stop with SOPA/ACTA/PIPA? They will not. Because you won't stop sharing those files. Because we will not stay down. Because no one can turn back time. Together, we are the iron that hardens with each strike.

In this year of the storm, the winners will build windmills and the losers will raise shelters. So flex your muscles, fellow pirates, and give power to us all! Build more sites! More nets! More protocols! Scream louder than ever and take it to the next level!

http://thepiratebay.se/blog/204

Update: servo's delivered and installed

Space and funds are still a bit unavailable, but I came across the puddlecat.

And okay, it has two hulls, but it doesn't look fast, and it isn't fast, but it gave [...]]]> Ever thought of sailing a catamaran? I've been thinking that for years now but never had the funds, space etc. to own one..

Space and funds are still a bit unavailable, but I came across the puddlecat.

And okay, it has two hulls, but it doesn't look fast, and it isn't fast, but it gave me the idea of building something with plywood and epoxy. The hulls must be shorter than 3 meters..

Prior to building a lifesize small cat, I decided to make a scalemodel at 20% of the actual size; mainly because there's much talk about the (un)sailability of short boats. Will it float, or will it flush?

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Really love this one. It really shows how far a scambaiter can push the lads!

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