: The original YTS/YIFY site was officially shuttered on October 30, 2015, following this legal pressure.
While widely loved by casual downloaders, the group was often criticized by enthusiasts for the trade-offs required to achieve small file sizes. Big Time YIFY
: Typically used low-bitrate HE-AAC (32–64 kbps), which was significantly lower quality than standard scene releases. : The original YTS/YIFY site was officially shuttered
: In October 2015, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit in New Zealand. Big Time YIFY