Russia's communications regulator has blocked the instant messaging platform Discord, citing violations of Russian law. The platform did not respond to requests for comment. This move highlights ongoing tensions between technology platforms and governments over regulatory compliance and data privacy.
There are an estimated 30-40 million users is Russia, with the majority being men age 25-34. The overall goal is likely to criminalize it so they can be forced to enter military service or go to jail.
So … how mad at Putin does this make Russian gamers? Mad at all? Do they care?
There are an estimated 30-40 million users is Russia, with the majority being men age 25-34. The overall goal is likely to criminalize it so they can be forced to enter military service or go to jail.
It’s fine, they use Dropbox to share classified info on the world of tanks forums
Kinda mad, but this won’t make them go on a Kremlin. I don’t know what will.
Would still be way way worse if Steam got blocked.
Source: Russian gamer, talking to other Russian gamers