Releases were typically uploaded to Nyaa and older trackers. They rarely imposed passwords or obnoxious watermarks, which some groups did.
Are you a fan of niche fansubbing? Have you ever watched a Yamisora release? Share your memories of the golden age of fansubbing in the comments below (or on their elusive IRC channel—if you can find it).
They recently teased a project on their private Discord (which requires a translation test to enter): a full, remastered translation of the 1998 experimental OVA Ku—Ruru: The Forgotten Planet . If completed, it will be the first time that show is accessible to English audiences.