Private torrent sites are the way to go. If you use any of the public sites, you are just asking to get a letter from your ISP. I know people who have been downloading all types of media from music to 360 games for years and have never had a problem. When you use any of the torrent sites that are public, your IP is clearly seen and it is easy for anyone looking to trace it back to you. FTR, most private torrent sites are "invite only" and you have to either know someone who is currently a member of the site, or wait to see when the site does a open registration, usually once to two times a year.