Yeah, Don't click on anything other than the file in question
You don't even need to do that
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JS/HTML scripting / exploit kits are running on the backend of many ads. If the ad is displayed, the code is triggered. I'm using NIS at home and it goes mental when I visit that sight. Adblocker also works a treat.
Then there is the .CR subdomain that when you attempt to download, will force you to install a downloader which is "malware central".
In summary: The site is known about by the authorities, hasn't been shutdown, is full of malware/exploits (that could attack an unprotected / insecure machine), often has fake files uploaded, and removes files that file DCMA takedown requests with the site.
Pretty easy to see why it exists... why force shutdown on a popular site where you have ways to track people on, and then force them all underground to another site that may not be as popular.