MKVs instead of DVDs for SD video?

[sedgewick1]

The Traders' Den rules still seem to require DVDs for SD video, although they allow modern container formats like MKV for HD video (the two policies are called "DVD Video Bittorrent Seeding Policy" and "HD Video Bittorrent Seeding Policy"). However, at a quick glance I see several recent SD torrents with MKV files - especially from Nirvana, which has a very active collecting community that's switched entirely to MKV files containing H.264/H.265.

What are the actual rules for SD video torrents today? It seems like maybe there's de facto acceptance of MKV files with modern codecs (which is good) - if so, can the admins update the video upload rules to reflect the current rules/standards and best practices?

If MKV files aren't intentionally being allowed here, then I can make an impassioned argument that they should be, but I'll hold off unless it turns out I need to.

[lpmaskman]

Definitely would be better, MKV is a great substitute for DVDs and BDs because it can chaptered and allows multiple video and audio tracks.

[joujoujou]

^^ I second that.

Seeing current prices of new optical drives, seeing poor quality of discs being sold now I wonder how long until disc burning industry completely vanish. Who needs DVD format now? All modern TV sets and other devices now play mkvs/other containers/formats whatever codec is used, so struggling to see a point.

Let it be optional, not a requirement.

[Unidecker]

mkv is the way and iso. for all my blurays is all i need i sold and got rid of every disc and tape and completly happy i did so welcome to 2026..

its time to upgrade and use sum matroska and iso all you're medias and call it a day

HDD/iso/mkv/flac/ ...WIN WIN