For preservationists, RIN is a godsend. When Steam removes a game (like The Crew or older Need for Speed titles), the only remaining functional copies often exist in RIN threads, preserved with community-made offline emulators.

RIN is a "Wild West" of user-generated content. While the core community is highly technical and distrustful of malware, new users are prime targets for fake "stealers." Follow these rules: