If there’s not enough moderators subscribing to subset does not make sense. The idea of subscribeable moderators is interesting though I don’t expect it to be implemented. Duplicate communities on different instances serve a similar purpose already.

Just letting this pdf here about security of Seedboxes: https://media.defcon.org/DEF CON 31/DEF CON 31 presentations/Anon - Mass Owning of Seedboxes - A Live Hacking Exhibition.pdf

I could see the real source IPs for all other users in last logs.

Accessing their web interfaces shouldn’t be a risk, as you’ve already paid them and thus left a paper trail. But the point about accessing the IPs from the last ssh (or sftp) logins might be worth using a VPN for. If another user is able to get them law enforcement could too (not that it’s likely).

Depending on the tracker once you notice a stolen API key it might already be too late. E.g. if they tank your ratio or break the rules in another way.

I could see the real source IPs for all other users in last logs.

Also, they mention in the slides that some seedbox providers allow users to find the IPs of other users connecting to the seedbox. Using a VPN for ssh might be advisable to protect your privacy from other users.

Otherwise your right as it won’t impact your network at home.