Comment by nobody9999

>No value was created out of them moving these domains. It's not like Namecheap is doing any good here. They're just posturing without actually helping anyone with this move or affecting real change.

Whether you agree with Namecheaps' decisions or not, they are Namecheap's decisions to make.

You're likely absolutely correct that Namecheap won't effect any real change with this move. That said, why shouldn't they show (non)support for whomever they choose?

Yes, this is likely a pain in the ass for many Namecheap customers and will likely piss a bunch of people (Russians and non-Russians alike) off.

It's also likely to negatively affect Namecheap's financials as well.

I have no relationship (financial or otherwise) with Namecheap, nor am I a Russian national. As such, you might think that it's easy for me to take this position. And perhaps you're right.

Then again, I believe freedom of association is an important civil liberty. As such, I don't fault Namecheap for their decisions.

Especially since the company (and right here in this HN discussion) has claimed they will continue to do business (and/or provide more time for transition) with those who aren't supporting the Putin regime.

As you mentioned, most tech folks in RU are anti-Putin. Why shouldn't tech folks outside of RU take the same position?

I know I'm horrifed and outraged by Russia's recent actions. Just as horrifed and outraged, by the way, as by my own government's (US) actions in Iraq and elsewhere.

I'm sorry that you're being negatively impacted by this. It's not fair to you and others.

I'd point out that this wouldn't even be an issue if the Russian government (your government) hadn't chosen violence, murder and destruction.

As such, it's not with Namecheap you should be angry.

Feel free to disagree. Like I said, I have no skin in this "game," except in wishing the Ukrainian people well and hope for their safe passage through this dangerous situation, wholly created by your government.