Ability to filter HTTP trackers instead of HTTPS via sidebar (where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, etc...) #12296

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opened 2026-02-21 22:34:03 -05:00 by deekerman · 6 comments
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Originally created by @AdKiller on GitHub (Jul 29, 2021).

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In the filter sidebar, where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, etc... add a filter like that but for trackers that use HTTP instead of HTTPS.

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@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2021):

@glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request?

@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2021): @glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request?
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@glassez commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2021):

@glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request?

Do you really believe that Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address. clearly describes to other people what do you want?

@glassez commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2021): > @glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request? Do you really believe that `Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address.` clearly describes to other people what do you want?
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@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2021):

@glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request?

Do you really believe that Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address. clearly describes to other people what do you want?

I am talking about the filter sidebar, where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, et... my request is a filter like that but for trackers that use HTTP instead of HTTPS.

Not sure how much more clearly that can be said.

@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2021): > > > > @glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request? > > Do you really believe that `Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address.` clearly describes to other people what do you want? I am talking about the filter sidebar, where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, et... my request is a filter like that but for trackers that use HTTP instead of HTTPS. Not sure how much more clearly that can be said.
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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2021):

I am talking about the filter sidebar, where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, et... my request is a filter like that but for trackers that use HTTP instead of HTTPS.

That's a bit clearer than your OP!!

@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2021): >I am talking about the filter sidebar, where there are filters for Trackerless, Error, et... my request is a filter like that but for trackers that use HTTP instead of HTTPS. That's a bit clearer than your OP!!
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@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2021):

@glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request?

Do you really believe that Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address. clearly describes to other people what do you want?

Description updated. please consider making it a valid request.

@AdKiller commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2021): > > > > @glassez could you please tell me why this is an invalid request? > > Do you really believe that `Filter for torrents with HTTP tracker address.` clearly describes to other people what do you want? Description updated. please consider making it a valid request.
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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025):

ANNOUNCEMENT!

For anybody coming across this "Feature Request" & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future!
Here are some options available to you:

  1. Please select/click the 👍 &/orreactions in the original/opening post of this ticket.

  2. Please feel free (If you have the "skillset") to create a "Pull Request" implementing what's being requested in this ticket.
    (new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)


DO:

  • Provide constructive feedback.
  • Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc.

DO NOT:

  • Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s).
    (These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)
@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025): ## ANNOUNCEMENT! For anybody coming across this **_"Feature Request"_** & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future! **Here are some options available to you:** 1. Please select/click the 👍 **&/or** ❤ `reactions` in the original/opening post of this ticket. 2. Please feel free _(If you have the "skillset")_ to create a **_"Pull Request"_** implementing what's being requested in this ticket. **_(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)_** ____ **DO:** * Provide constructive feedback. * Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc. **DO NOT:** * Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s). **(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)**
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