By the way.. I bet there're many users just randomly choosing a country..
and what we need is to approach each other.
and what we need is to approach each other.
@Sputnik_Monroe said in #21:
> By the way.. I bet there're many users just randomly choosing a country..
> and what we need is to approach each other.
Ahah probably x), but I think the original poster was thinking about banning Russian IPs not just those who pick a country (which is much more effective).
But I agree with you, banning is not the solution.
> By the way.. I bet there're many users just randomly choosing a country..
> and what we need is to approach each other.
Ahah probably x), but I think the original poster was thinking about banning Russian IPs not just those who pick a country (which is much more effective).
But I agree with you, banning is not the solution.
*Commenting rapidly* be like...
@meedos
good point.
In the newspaper they say round about 1000 russians have been arrested for demonstrating against the war. Let them and their families play chess and feel welcome. We never wil find out which ones are the "right ones". And as you may agree the idea of punishing people is bad just from the beginning.
A lot of people have used chess in history for distraction in difficult life situations. Every one should get access to this medicine. It is possible that there are a lot of russian soldiers which didn't want to fight and are now in a bad situation too.
I hope they find an internet connection, lay the gun down a play a game of chess to calm down.
Make chess not war :-)
good point.
In the newspaper they say round about 1000 russians have been arrested for demonstrating against the war. Let them and their families play chess and feel welcome. We never wil find out which ones are the "right ones". And as you may agree the idea of punishing people is bad just from the beginning.
A lot of people have used chess in history for distraction in difficult life situations. Every one should get access to this medicine. It is possible that there are a lot of russian soldiers which didn't want to fight and are now in a bad situation too.
I hope they find an internet connection, lay the gun down a play a game of chess to calm down.
Make chess not war :-)
My god... stop with this generalization of the Russian people. As I said in another post:
Firstly, banning random innocent Russian people who are not responsible for anything the Russian government has done is idiotic. Using your logic, since you're from America, Lichess is going to ban you because your country enslaved people. Even though you're most likely 5 years old (from the way you act), and had nothing to do with slavery, Lichess is still going to ban you anyway just because you're American. Doesn't matter if you condemn the actions of the government/other people. You're American thus we need to ban you. See how that sounds? Idiotic.
Secondly, not every Russian person supports the actions of the government. Search on Google 'Moscow Protests', and you can clearly see Russian citizens protesting the actions of the government. News flash. Not everyone has malicious intentions.
Stop framing innocent citizens for the malevolent acts of the government.
@Krabovski said in #7:
> Second army in the world Russia , attaked our country with help and support Belorus. They killed our mothers and sons. And in russia 90% votes was for Putin like a president, this speaks about them what this people bealive him. But yours sites can't bloced for two days, russions members.
90% of votes were for Putin... you think people had a choice? How do you even know these numbers are accurate? The Russian government is one of the least transparent governments in the world, and have corrupt "votes" that just favour the current politican (Putin). Here is a great article by The Economist that breaks down the suspicious aspects of Russian elections: 12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.economist.com%2Fgraphic-detail%2F2021%2F10%2F11%2Frussian-elections-once-again-had-a-suspiciously-neat-result.
Just a recap, opposing politicians are barred from competing, and are also jailed. The votes are also counted unfairly to make Putin win no matter what. You really think citizens have a say in who leads Russia?
Firstly, banning random innocent Russian people who are not responsible for anything the Russian government has done is idiotic. Using your logic, since you're from America, Lichess is going to ban you because your country enslaved people. Even though you're most likely 5 years old (from the way you act), and had nothing to do with slavery, Lichess is still going to ban you anyway just because you're American. Doesn't matter if you condemn the actions of the government/other people. You're American thus we need to ban you. See how that sounds? Idiotic.
Secondly, not every Russian person supports the actions of the government. Search on Google 'Moscow Protests', and you can clearly see Russian citizens protesting the actions of the government. News flash. Not everyone has malicious intentions.
Stop framing innocent citizens for the malevolent acts of the government.
@Krabovski said in #7:
> Second army in the world Russia , attaked our country with help and support Belorus. They killed our mothers and sons. And in russia 90% votes was for Putin like a president, this speaks about them what this people bealive him. But yours sites can't bloced for two days, russions members.
90% of votes were for Putin... you think people had a choice? How do you even know these numbers are accurate? The Russian government is one of the least transparent governments in the world, and have corrupt "votes" that just favour the current politican (Putin). Here is a great article by The Economist that breaks down the suspicious aspects of Russian elections: 12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.economist.com%2Fgraphic-detail%2F2021%2F10%2F11%2Frussian-elections-once-again-had-a-suspiciously-neat-result.
Just a recap, opposing politicians are barred from competing, and are also jailed. The votes are also counted unfairly to make Putin win no matter what. You really think citizens have a say in who leads Russia?
@brain_of_big said in #25
Alright, you seems like an enlighten russian liberal. Please, tell us, dear friend, whom Crimea belongs to?
Alright, you seems like an enlighten russian liberal. Please, tell us, dear friend, whom Crimea belongs to?
@brain_of_big said in #25:
> My god... stop with this generalization of the Russian people. As I said in another post:
>
> Firstly, banning random innocent Russian people who are not responsible for anything the Russian government has done is idiotic. Using your logic, since you're from America, Lichess is going to ban you because your country enslaved people. Even though you're most likely 5 years old (from the way you act), and had nothing to do with slavery, Lichess is still going to ban you anyway just because you're American. Doesn't matter if you condemn the actions of the government/other people. You're American thus we need to ban you. See how that sounds? Idiotic.
>
> Secondly, not every Russian person supports the actions of the government. Search on Google 'Moscow Protests', and you can clearly see Russian citizens protesting the actions of the government. News flash. Not everyone has malicious intentions.
>
> Stop framing innocent citizens for the malevolent acts of the government.
>
>
>
> 90% of votes were for Putin... you think people had a choice? How do you even know these numbers are accurate? The Russian government is one of the least transparent governments in the world, and have corrupt "votes" that just favour the current politican (Putin). Here is a great article by The Economist that breaks down the suspicious aspects of Russian elections: 12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.economist.com%2Fgraphic-detail%2F2021%2F10%2F11%2Frussian-elections-once-again-had-a-suspiciously-neat-result.
>
> Just a recap, opposing politicians are barred from competing, and are also jailed. The votes are also counted unfairly to make Putin win no matter what. You really think citizens have a say in who leads Russia?
But then why are Russian banks cut off from swift? The economic impact will be felt by innocent people
> My god... stop with this generalization of the Russian people. As I said in another post:
>
> Firstly, banning random innocent Russian people who are not responsible for anything the Russian government has done is idiotic. Using your logic, since you're from America, Lichess is going to ban you because your country enslaved people. Even though you're most likely 5 years old (from the way you act), and had nothing to do with slavery, Lichess is still going to ban you anyway just because you're American. Doesn't matter if you condemn the actions of the government/other people. You're American thus we need to ban you. See how that sounds? Idiotic.
>
> Secondly, not every Russian person supports the actions of the government. Search on Google 'Moscow Protests', and you can clearly see Russian citizens protesting the actions of the government. News flash. Not everyone has malicious intentions.
>
> Stop framing innocent citizens for the malevolent acts of the government.
>
>
>
> 90% of votes were for Putin... you think people had a choice? How do you even know these numbers are accurate? The Russian government is one of the least transparent governments in the world, and have corrupt "votes" that just favour the current politican (Putin). Here is a great article by The Economist that breaks down the suspicious aspects of Russian elections: 12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.economist.com%2Fgraphic-detail%2F2021%2F10%2F11%2Frussian-elections-once-again-had-a-suspiciously-neat-result.
>
> Just a recap, opposing politicians are barred from competing, and are also jailed. The votes are also counted unfairly to make Putin win no matter what. You really think citizens have a say in who leads Russia?
But then why are Russian banks cut off from swift? The economic impact will be felt by innocent people
it is not adequate to say that the russian government is representative of the people's choice, moreover in situation of crisis such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. All of us here are supporting the ukrainian governement and condemn Vladimir Putin's actions and the bravery of the ukrainian people is something we should all aknowledge and respect. However, don't let anger and hatred shadow your wisdom. You have all the rights in the world to despise the russian soldiers and the russian governement as they invaded your home and killed your brothers and sisters but don't bring your hatred towards the people of Russia who are not responsible for the ongoing conflict. Some of them (according to bbc) even protested in the streets before being locked up y russian police.
I fail to see how that will help, no, instead of ostracizing be like Gandhi and open your heart to peace & discussion.
#28 Alright, your words are wise... Maybe you know whom Crimea belongs to? Can't find an answer...
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