Piracy Megathread

Piracy Megathread — Coherent Chronicle and Key Details

Piracy (historical): Sea robbery and violence by individuals or groups operating outside state control, primarily targeting merchant shipping for loot, cargo, or ransom.
Privateering vs. piracy: Privateers had government-issued letters of marque authorizing attacks on enemy ships during wartime; pirates acted without legal sanction.
Modern piracy: Maritime attacks in the late 20th–21st centuries (e.g., off Somalia, Gulf of Guinea) and the broader use of “piracy” for copyright infringement (media/software).

The megathread is structured into several categories, including:

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Contemporary maritime piracy (late 20th century—present) piracy megathread

The Heavy Hitter: Anna’s Archive (annas-archive.org). It aggregates Library Genesis (LibGen), Sci-Hub, and Z-Library.
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The Subreddit: r/Piracy
The Link: Look for the pinned "Megathread" or "Wiki" tab.
The Problem: Reddit admins have banned previous megathreads for copyright violation. The current strategy is to link to an external website that changes domains often.