Anyone who even knows HN exists will be tech-savvy enough to find all the sites, or torrents, providing the data without having to read a comment on HN.
Sure, but there's at least the barrier of making the effort to do that, naming the site makes it a google away and if you happen to be in the area it covers it'll be tempting.
It's easier to diet when you don't have a chocolate bar in front of you!
It's easier to diet when you don't have a chocolate bar in front of you!