Would you mind sharing any names? I don’t mind whatever ratio limits exist for new accounts, but I deeply miss finding music through staff picks and the forums
Having experience with these platforms, they wane in comparison to the gem that What was. It wasn't just a repository / archive, it was also a thriving community.
However, we need to move on. These are currently probably the best alternatives, so thank you for pointing these out. It's just What was too damned good.
rutracker is a pretty open alternative.