leech
1. n. (Also `leecher'.) Among BBS types, crackers and warez d00dz, one who consumes
knowledge without generating new software, cracks, or techniques.
BBS culture specifically defines a leech as someone who downloads
files with few or no uploads in return, and who does not
contribute to the message section. Cracker culture extends this
definition to someone (a lamer,
usually) who constantly presses informed sources for information
and/or assistance, but has nothing to contribute. 2. v. [common,
Toronto area] To instantly fetch a file (other than a mail
attachment) whether by FTP or IRC file req or any other method.
Seems to be a holdover from the early 1990s when Toronto had a
very active BBS and warez scene.
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leech mode n.
[warez d00dz] "Leech mode" or "leech access" or (simply
"leech" as in "You get leech") is the access mode on a FTP site
where one can download as many files as one wants, without having
to upload. Leech mode is often promised on banner sites, but
rarely obtained. See ratio
site, banner
site.