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However the theory Russia did it or rather a sect of the Russia’s power structure did it is definitely plausible.
Many hardliners in the government saw the pipeline as a tool to negotiate with the West and a way out of the full scale war many hardliners are calling for. Blowing the pipeline has backed Putin into a corner.
The moderates on the other hand see the same thing as well. This forces Putin into a corner and weakens him considerably if the war goes badly (it was/is).
The only person who didn’t want the pipeline blown up was Putin himself. His power structure all had something to gain if the pipes were blown.
Many people say “well Russia wouldn’t do that” and they’re already wrong. Russia’s motives are not singular they are plural. There are competing groups within the Kremlin that are held together by Putin, not a singular will of Russia.
The author was throwing out huge low EQ vibes. I see this a lot especially in technical fields and it’s really aggravating as it’s never the other persons fault.
It seems like right now the only viable option in this space is Stripe. I’m hoping Square e-commerce can provide be the next competitor in this space with good DX.
I’ve tried reading up in competing in competitive markets and it’s nearly impossible. I’d give up unless you have the budget and/or go for something more niche. Instead of VPNs maybe go for “The First Eco-Conscious VPN” and compete with marketing and a novel idea rather than SEO. Else you’re going to have a bad time.
Those thumbnails and clickbait titles definitely work.
Just have a hyper link that directions to a comparison page explaining the nuance. Even without the hyperlink I wouldn’t assume people would think it’s a 1:1 clone drop in replacement. People don’t just drop in a new tool without research and comparing it against their new tool.
After being in the trading community for year and years pretty much any trader will tell you it’s filled with pseudo economics and strategies that are not designed to make you smarter or earn you money but rather earn the person “selling the shovel” money. Gold bugs, perma bears, Austrian economics, and armchair experts are notably present in trading circles.
Don’t trust traders or investors on economics. Trust actual economists. I’m not an economist but I’d point to Japan as a counter example. They literally invented QE yet they could barely move the needle on inflation until the recent supply/demand shocks.
Is there anything I missed? Judging by your comment I’m not sure it relates to you. Try to learn empathy.