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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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