GitHub confirms it has blocked developers in Iran, Syria and Crimea

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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