[akurilov]

1. Does being a russian means "some connections to Russian Government"? What is the specific criteria used in this case?

2. Does punishment by a nationality means USA is nazi itself?

3. What about that public hatred against a Russian nationality expressed by Torvalds? Is it OK to use a nazi hatred for decisions in USA?

[darthrupert]

1. No

2. Invalid premise, since they're not punishing by nationality

3. Also invalid premise, Torvalds is not expressing hatred towards Russian nationality

[dragonwriter]

> Does being a russian means "some connections to Russian Government"? What is the specific criteria used in this case?

The specific criteria is legal advice received regarding sanctions regimes.

> Does punishment by a nationality means USA is nazi itself?

No, because (1) nationality alone isn't the basis of the action, (2) Linus has specifically noted that the compliance issues were not solely US law, (3) treated people differently based on their nation of nationality and residence (not your own citizens by national ancestry) is not, even approximately, sufficient to be described as “nazi”.

> What about that public hatred against a Russian nationality expressed by Torvalds? Is it OK to use a nazi hatred for decisions in USA?

Torvald’s expressed that it was irrational to expect him to backtrack and violate the rules on behalf of people connected to the Russian state while it is conducting aggression given the history involved, which is... well, beyond a stretch to call that a “nazi” attitude.

But nice job trolling on behalf of Russia and calling everything hostile to the interests of the Putin regime “nazi”.

[akurilov]

Trolls are ones who justify this LF move actually

[akurilov]

1. Specific reason has not been disclosed. Why these people but not others.

2. If not USA law then what? What is the state selective criteria to honor their dictate? "Good" states are entitled to dictate, all others are ignored. Is this the way how LF works?

3. Torvalds said his decision is based on the past war where Finns were on the Hitler's side. Still so pathetic about that loss.