I need to rewrite the order of operation in which a torrent is written to the database versus the creation of the thread since I need the torrent id to make the announce link. In other words, I need to post the announce to the database, create the thread and then update the announce with the thread information.
Not terrible, but a bit of an effort. However, the reason I haven't done this yet is due to fact that the announce thread is editable by the original uploader. Thus it is possible that the uploader can break/remove the link once posted. The only way to protect the link, and assure that it can't be modified, is to mod the forum to create a permanent link to the tracker. I haven't been keen on doing too many code mods on the forum as these can break the upgrade procedures. But I am willing to take a look when time permits.
So for the time being, perhaps a community effort is the best way to go (as per the way it was done on Savage Jaw). If you see a new torrent on the tracker, jump on in and post the direct link. Not the most effiecent manner of handling, but it does equate to 5 MB's for the person willing to take 5 seconds and do it.
