Torrents where the downloaded size goes -down-

[voteforpedro36]

I had about 182MB downloaded, and now I have 181.8 downloaded after I took a shower. I understand the upload/download thing, but how is this even possible? I set my upload max to 0, as in "I'm not sharing this file with you guys". I'll change it, but I want my download to be finished. Anyone care to explain?

[grim4593]

Sometimes the files you download fail a hashcheck, so it deletes the bad sections and attempts to redownload them. It's better than getting a corrupted file or having to redownload the entire thing.

[Polygon]

you do realize that your download actually goes slower if your not uploading anything , right?

[Lux Perpetua]

Make sure you don't upload faster than you download, or your net speed will be negative. (j/k)

[Kingsley]

you do realize that your download actually goes slower if your not uploading anything , right?
It depends on the ISP. On Comcast, my download speed decreases dramatically if I set an upload speed above 5 or 10 kB/s. The exact opposite happens for the ISP at my university.