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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by AmericanChopper on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:10AM (#20553660)
> Personally I find it quite abhorrent, and would cite this as a reason not to use US based companies in future.

Then I’d highly recommend that you try doing that. I consulted for a company once that tried this, and it was an absolute nightmare. Every single piece of technology they used was worse than second rate. Making comments on HN is really easy, backing them up with action, in this case, is not.

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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by mugsie on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:14AM (#20553692)
Any company that does business in the US, or with another company that does business in the US. Not just US based companies are subject to these restrictions (if they want to sell into the US)
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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by AmericanChopper on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:18AM (#20553735)
Don’t make it too hard on yourself. If you want to use your own economic clout to take a swing at the US, then just stick to boycotting US companies. See if it’s even possible to operate your project like that. You’ll be taking a step back in time by at least 10 years.
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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by mugsie on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:23AM (#20553774)
I am not sure I could do it at all. The Linux Foundation is a US corporation, and that rules out nearly all my options for the work I personally do. (and, well working for one doesn't help it either)
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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by AmericanChopper on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:30AM (#20553829)
Then make it even easier. Only apply the principle to services or products you pay for.
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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by dijit on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:57AM (#20554094)
The sensibility you have expressed is chiefly why we should fight US dominance of the tech sector. Not why we should lean in to it.
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Re:GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria ... by celticmusic on Monday July 29, 2019 @08:27AM (#20553806)
this is true for a lot things.

They're called keyboard warriors for a reason.

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