Many people think &quot;a series of tubes&quot; was a hilariously bad analogy for the internet too. It has always seemed reasonable to me, and some others. [1]
Maybe I&#x27;m just too interested in actual communication rather than mockery. But &quot;Be liberal in what you accept&quot; etc.<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;freedom-to-tinker.com&#x2F;blog&#x2F;felten&#x2F;taking-stevens-seriously&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;freedom-to-tinker.com&#x2F;blog&#x2F;felten&#x2F;taking-stevens-ser...</a>