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Lame files are first and foremost files without an '''[[AniDB:Ed2k-hash|ed2k-link]]'''. AniDB uses the ed2k-link to identify a file, and thus, files without ed2k link are a real hassle. | Lame files are first and foremost files without an '''[[AniDB:Ed2k-hash|ed2k-link]]'''. AniDB uses the ed2k-link to identify a file, and thus, files without ed2k link are a real hassle. | ||
===ed2k- | ===ed2k-hash=== | ||
There can be a few other reason for lame files, but '''the ed2k- | There can be a few other reason for lame files, but '''the ed2k-hash is the most important one'''.<br> | ||
<i>[[AniDB:Ed2k-hash|further information]]</i> | |||
Other, less serious reasons, for lame files are when other parts of the fileentry aren't specified. | Other, less serious reasons, for lame files are when other parts of the fileentry aren't specified. | ||
===CRC not verified=== | ===CRC not verified=== | ||
When things like the CRC hasn't been verified, this is considered a lame file - note that even files where the crc is invalid aren't referred to as lame files, since the official crc has been looked up and noted to not match. Files with invalid CRC should only be added if you have reason to believe the corrupt file is widespread. If you're unsure about the CRC, leave it as it is, or try to find out if it is correct on sites like [http://www.envirosphere.com/ Envirosphere] or [http://baka-updates.com/ Baka-Updates]. | When things like the CRC hasn't been verified, this is considered a lame file - note that even files where the crc is invalid aren't referred to as lame files, since the official crc has been looked up and noted to not match. Files with invalid CRC should only be added if you have reason to believe the corrupt file is widespread. If you're unsure about the CRC, leave it as it is, or try to find out if it is correct on sites like [http://www.envirosphere.com/ Envirosphere] or [http://baka-updates.com/ Baka-Updates]. | ||