I run an old version uTorrent for many reasons, a few of which I'll list: No bloat, no ads, faster speeds, and none of the issues of the newer uTorrent (at least when I switched back some time ago.) Plus, a few options I missed that had been pulled or buried. The version is 2.2.1 for anyone interested. Wish I could remember the legit place I dl it from. You'll have to conduct your own search.
I'd never really had an issue with using torrents since I don't dl movies and music much. Yet, I still got popped w/warnings within my first two weeks of moving here. So, I switched back to a VPN which I hadn't used for and sort of downloading in years. I've been happy with PureVPN for some time, now. I got a killer deal on my last year for $24. My speeds are awesome and it's one of the simplest VPNs you'll ever attempt to deal with. I immediately tested this VPN by dl a bunch of shit some of which I knew would be flagged. Passed w/flying colors.
There have been a shitload of torrent sites closed, reopened and renamed over the last year or two. I've been doing a bit of research and shit and have a few sites I generally stick to for good traffic and offerings. If anyone would like a list, I'd prefer pm.
Hope this helps some folk.