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Retrieval of Online Bittorrent Material

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Welcome to my questionnaire on the retrieval of online bittorernt material.

I am currently completing a postgraduate course in Library and Information Management at Manchester Metropolitan University. My dissertation topic is on the online retreival methods of bittorrent users. This questionnaire performs a vital role in exploring this subject.

The questionnaire is divided into 3 separate sections. The first section asks you questions regarding how you find bittorrent material. The second section deals with your use of different information on torrent material to assess their importance. The final section assesses your experiences in the retrieval of bittorrent material. In total, the survey should take between five and ten minutes to complete.

This questionnaire is for people who use applications which employ the bittorrent protocl to share data with others. As such, it uses concepts and terms that should be familiar to its users (for example, seeds and leeches).

Please do not complete this questionnaire if you have not used bittorrent before.

All of the data submitted through this questionnaire is done so anonymously. Your IP address is not logged and you are not required to enter any identifying personal details, including your email address.

Section One:

When did you start using bittorrent?
Less than three months ago
Three to six months ago
Six months to one year ago
One to two years ago
More than two years ago

On average, how many torrent files would you say you download each week?
One or less
Two
Three
Four
Five or more

Do you use any other peer-to-peer applications for sharing files?
Yes
No

How do you find your torrent files?

Below are listed a number of statements about locating torrent files. Please indicate how often each applies to you by checking the appropriate box.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often
Occasionally
Quite often
Very frequently
I use a ‘regular’ internet search engine.
(e.g. Google or Yahoo)
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I use a bittorrent internet search engine that indexes torrents from different bittorrent websites.
(e.g. www.bittorrent.com or www.isohunt.com)
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I use a bittorrent website deals with a variety of different types of material.
(e.g. http://thepiratebay.org or www.mininova.org)
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I use a bittorrent website that deals with a specific type of material.
(e.g. a site that deals only with software or only with music)
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I find torrents through using RSS feeds or email notifications from a website.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
Another user sends torrents to me or sends me a link to them.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently

Please consider the torrents you have used in the past and indicate how often the statements below have applied to you.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often
Occasionally
Quite often
Very frequently
I have come across torrents while generally browsing torrent websites and then downloaded them if they interested me.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I have looked at specific websites or categories for torrents that interest me and then downloaded them.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I have searched for torrents on a certain type of material and then downloaded them if I was successful.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently
I have searched for a specific torrent that I know to exist or will meet specific criteria I have set.
Very rarely or not at all
Not often Occasionally Quite often Very frequently

Below are a number of statements regarding your activity on bittorrent websites. Please indicate any that you currently take part in by ticking as many as are applicable.
I create new material to share using bittorrent and distribute torrent files for them.
I create torrent files relating to already existing material.
I share existing torrent files with other websites and communities.
I post comments on existing torrents, where this feature is available.
I participate in forum discussions on bittorrent websites.
Other

Section 2:

The purpose of this section of the questionnaire is to find out how you use the information available about a torrent file in your selection process.

Do you use bittorrent to download computer software (including games)?
Yes
No

A list is given here of information that is sometimes available about a software torrent, in addition to the title of the software itself. Please rate each item from one to ten depending on its value to you when evaluating and selecting a software torrent file.

A score of one indicates the information is of no value while a score of ten means is it is extremely valuable to you in choosing a torrent. There is also a box marked ‘Unsure of’ – please check this if you have not heard of this type of information or are unsure of what it is.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
Platform (e.g. Linux / Mac / PC)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The version of the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The language (e.g. English, Spanish etc.) of the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Technical specification required for running the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Information on how to install and run the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The format of the software:
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(e.g. executable file (.exe), CD/DVD image (.iso) or compressed (.zip))
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
A description of the features available on the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
An external link to the software producer’s homepage
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
A review of the software from the torrents creator
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
An external link to a third party review of the software
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The year or date the software was released
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The name of the software’s developer or publisher
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The name of the release group
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Indication that the software is not digitally copyright protected
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

Do you use bittorrent to download video material?
Yes
No

A list is given here of information that is sometimes available about a video material torrent, in addition to the title of the video material itself. Please rate each item from one to ten depending on its value to you when you are finding and selecting a torrent file.

A score of one indicates the information is of no value while a score of ten means is it is very valuable to you in choosing a torrent. There is also an option marked ‘Unsure of’ – please check this if you have not heard of this type of information or are unsure of what it is.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
The file format of the video material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Details of the video or audio codec(s) used
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Other technical details of the video such as resolution, aspect ratio or bit rate
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The original source of the material (TV, DVD or digital camera for example)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Language or subtitle details
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
A description of the material content (as opposed to technical details)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
An external link to a third party description of the video material:
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(such as an www.imdb.com entry or promotional website)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The type of genre the video material belongs to
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
A review of the video material from the torrents creator
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
An external link to a third party review of the video material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The year or date the video material was released
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
People who feature in the video material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(e.g. actors, presenters, comedians)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
People who otherwise contributed to the video material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(e.g. directors, writers or animators)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Running time
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

Do you use bittorrent to download audio material?
Yes
No

A list is given here of information that is sometimes available about an audio material torrent, in addition to the name of the artist and the title of the audio material itself. Please rate each item from one to ten depending on its value to you when you are finding and selecting a torrent file.

A score of one indicates the information is of no value while a score of ten means is it is very valuable to you in choosing a torrent. There is also an option marked ‘Unsure of’ – please check this if you have not heard of this type of information or are unsure of what it is.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
The file format or codec of the audio material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The bit rate of the audio material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The original source of the material (live recording, radio or CD for example)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The language of the material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
A description of the material content (as opposed to technical details)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
An external link to a third party description of the audio material:
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(such as a promotional website or listing on amazon)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The type of genre the audio material belongs to
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
A review of the audio material from the torrents creator
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
An external link to a third party review of the audio material
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The year or date the audio material was released
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The length of the recording
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

A list is given here of information that is sometimes available about a torrent of any type including those previously covered in this section. Please rate each item from one to ten depending on its value to you when you are finding and selecting a torrent file.

A score of one indicates the information is of no value while a score of ten means is it is very valuable to you in choosing a torrent. There is also a box marked ‘Unsure of’ – please check this if you have not heard of this type of information or are unsure of what it is.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Unsure of
The date the torrent was uploaded / started
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The file size of the material being shared
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The number of users seeding the torrent
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The number of users leaching the torrent
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The number of times the torrent has been downloaded
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
Feedback or comments made by other torrent users
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The website where the torrent file was first uploaded
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
The internet address of the tracker:
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of
(Assuming the tracker is one you are able to use)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unsure of

Section 3:

How strongly do you agree with the following statements? Please select the option which best describes your opinion.
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree
Undecided
Tend to agree
Strongly agree
Torrent names and descriptions are often missing important information
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree Undecided Tend to agree Strongly agree
Torrent names and descriptions often contain inaccurate information
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree Undecided Tend to agree Strongly agree
Torrent names and descriptions often contain a lot of irrelevant information
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree Undecided Tend to agree Strongly agree
Torrent names and descriptions often contain abbreviations, acronyms or terminology which I find hard to understand
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree Undecided Tend to agree Strongly agree

How often do you have difficulty locating torrents that meet your needs? Of the choices below, please select the option that best describes your experiences.
I generally have difficulty finding torrents that best meet my needs.
I often have difficulty finding torrents that best meet my needs.
I sometimes have difficulty finding torrents that best meet my needs.
I rarely have difficulty finding torrents that best meet my needs.
I almost never have difficulty finding torrents that best meet my needs.

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