Couldn’t you let it run always if you just set up QoS on the router?

That’s correct. The fastest way to get into the swarm is irc announcements, faster than going on the site or RSS. For most places, it is best to do 10 minute RSS intervals so you don’t get banned.

Really only applies to private trackers though, I can think of any publics that even have irc.

Just call your local politician and tell them to create a law banning fonts you don’t like.