How does one define "distinct"? When I hear the term "false equivalence" is used, it seems to be a stand in for selectively-favored arguments - even non sequiturs - rather than an objective evaluation of relevant differences. And when that doesn't work, the arguer would move the goalposts.
If we take the example given by gp, is there a relevant distinction between the between animal rights activists and corporations selling food in their respective right to boycott?
Physically distinct could refer to distinct hardware in the same building and cage space. It’s “physically distinct”. Google makes no promises that the zones are in different buildings or separated by N feet/miles of space.
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