No. This person literally says they started it. It’s not the same because it’s not a false accusation. This is being reported by new outlets who verified their sources. It’s journalism not a witch hunt, it’s not my personal failing for not recognizing the vast difference here.
Usenet is the way but I’ve never witnessed someone who torrents see the light in a penny comment thread. Few people truly understand opsec and how to quantify their own risk surface, but those who do will gravitate towards Usenet.
Speed is also a factor. Casuals don’t understand what it is to grab a release before a torrent has found the first seeder.