Is the pirate mirror still the best way to access blocked sites? or How reliable is the pirate mirror

Yep, same issue. The pirate mirror’s been hit or miss, mostly miss lately.

Someone in another thread mentioned using I2P for better access—might be worth a shot if you’re tech-savvy. Otherwise, VPNs are the easiest fix.

Also, keep an eye on Twitter (or X, whatever). Some accounts post new mirrors as soon as they pop up.