[stef25]

> Using a public VPN anonymizes your traffic if you assume many other people are using the same VPN server

Gotcha

> Plus setting up a DO droplet VPN sounds like a PITA

It's actually very easy using https://getoutline.org/ - can highly recommend it if you need a fixed IP. And you can buy DO droplets with cryptocurrency through Bithost

[geokon]

If you torrent through a DO droplet they will send you a warning. So your traffic is monitored