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Originally Posted by Paul Markham
Is it necessary for the judge to know what a Torrent is?
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Yes, it is.
Metaphors and analogies fall short, in the end. A torrent is a torrent. It's not a novel, a guide, a flyer, a pamphlet, oral instructions or an address book. It's a torrent.
You can't decide on regulation of atom bombs by comparing them to wooden sticks. Likewise, you can't regulate the internet by treating it like a library made out of pipelines.