> But sadly it's way easier to avoid Russian services, than US services.
Yes, that's the key.
US has already rooted deeply in global economy so no one could sanction it.
And Russia is sanctioned for a very long time so it takes this dangerous move to avoid the upcoming death.
It's all about money.
Re:Tell HN: If You Are in Russia
by namecheapTA on Tuesday March 01, 2022 @02:52AM
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Should you really be on this site then? I'm sure there are non-US based tech/startup forums you can use, and not support an American based company from the evil American empire.
Re:Tell HN: If You Are in Russia
by hans_castorp on Tuesday March 01, 2022 @03:31AM
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Well, there is a difference between reading a random news feed or using a service e.g. for communication where the US government can seize my data any time they want to.
Re:Tell HN: If You Are in Russia
by jimmydorry on Tuesday March 01, 2022 @04:01AM
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What are you doing right now, if not communicating? HackewNews would be compelled to adhere to American laws.
There is absolutely no justification what Putin (NOT "the Russians" mind you) is doing right now.
But to answer your question: yes, I do feel that about US companies as well, and I have avoided them (or services offered by them) where ever possible in the last two decades. But sadly it's way easier to avoid Russian services, than US services.