However, the program itself doesn't breach any US law. In the rules of this forum it says you don't discuss anything that is against US law, although many of our users are from Europe, so some things slide. Anyway, having filesharing software on one's computer is legal, so I say, discuss away.
This is true.
There is no reason to squelch a conversation or request for a suggestion for P2P or torrent software.
These programs in and of themselves are not illegal.
There are many things that are legal to own, but could be use for illegal purposes.
You can purchase a lock picking kit from a hardware store.
If you use that lock picking kit for getting into a lock that you own, there is no problem.
The second you use that kit to break into the house down the street (without the owner's presence, knowledge or consent), you've committed the crime of breaking and entering.
It's not illegal to own a baseball bat.
Use it to knock a few balls around the field and you're in the clear.
Use it to knock someone's head in and you've just committed assault with a weapon.
Having P2P or torrent software is fine.
Using it to download royalty free, open license material and you're fine and dandy.
Use it to download the latest DVD release of Saw XXXVII, the umpteenth season of your favorite TV show and/or Adobe CS4 and you're an illegal software pirate.
Unfortunately, when it comes to P2P and torrents, it's usually the latter.
We have members from all over the world and we do try to be fair, but we do follow US law here.
Something that may be A-OK in Istanbul or Luxembourg or any other country, but illegal in the US... isn't up for debate here.
If the discussion is heading into illegal waters in the US, the thread will be shut down.
Even if we have nothing more than a hunch or even if we don't suspect the OP of any misdeed, sometimes we simply have to err on the side of caution.