Geo-targeted restrictions on access to Stack Overflow are unlikely to effectively block bad actors from using our site

This seems to largely be missing the point.

The idea is to go beyond the sanctions imposed by various governments to send a clear message that we won't just ignore atrocious actions, to punish Russia for its actions and to attempt to get Russia to change its decision (without creating a high risk of nuclear war).

Many sanctions will likely, first and foremost, affect the average Russians, who may not support the government. This is not really avoidable.

So really it's a trade-off between avoiding collateral damage and just sitting by and letting other powerful countries commit whatever atrocious acts they want.

Of course you may feel that avoiding the collateral damage is more important, and it's your right to hold that opinion.

I just felt it's important to point out why people are actually imposing such restrictions.

Geo-targeted restrictions on access to Stack Overflow are unlikely to effectively block bad actors from using our site

This seems to largely be missing the point.

The idea is to go beyond the sanctions imposed by various governments to send a clear message that we won't just ignore atrocious actions, to punish Russia for its actions and to attempt to get Russia to change its decision (without creating a high risk of nuclear war).

Many sanctions will likely, first and foremost, affect the average Russians, who may not support the government. This is not really avoidable. But, aside from military action, that's also the only real way to punish a government for its actions.

So really it's a trade-off between avoiding collateral damage and just sitting by and letting other powerful countries commit whatever atrocious acts they want.

Of course you may feel that avoiding the collateral damage is more important, and it's your right to hold that opinion.

I just felt it's important to point out why people are actually imposing such restrictions.

Geo-targeted restrictions on access to Stack Overflow are unlikely to effectively block bad actors from using our site

This seems to largely be missing the point.

The idea is to go beyond the sanctions imposed by various governments to send a clear message that we won't just ignore atrocious actions, to punish Russia for its actions and to attempt to get Russia to change its decision (without creating a high risk of nuclear war).

Many sanctions will likely, first and foremost, affect the average Russians, who may not support the government. This is not really avoidable.

So really it's a trade-off between avoiding collateral damage and just sitting by and letting other powerful countries commit whatever atrocious acts they want.

Geo-targeted restrictions on access to Stack Overflow are unlikely to effectively block bad actors from using our site

This seems to largely be missing the point.

The idea is to go beyond the sanctions imposed by various governments to send a clear message that we won't just ignore atrocious actions, to punish Russia for its actions and to attempt to get Russia to change its decision (without creating a high risk of nuclear war).

Many sanctions will likely, first and foremost, affect the average Russians, who may not support the government. This is not really avoidable.

So really it's a trade-off between avoiding collateral damage and just sitting by and letting other powerful countries commit whatever atrocious acts they want.

Of course you may feel that avoiding the collateral damage is more important, and it's your right to hold that opinion.

I just felt it's important to point out why people are actually imposing such restrictions.