Viparida
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I didn´t know the have been banned from pokerstars. Anyone knows why? Because of the war? Well, everybody knows that there are many hackers there, but i don´t know what to think.
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Andyreas
Moderator
Moderator
Yes, due to EU sanctions.
Pokerstars is located in Malta.
Other rooms, like GGPoker are located elsewhere and do not have to comply.
Suns of Beaches
With a Balloon to the Moon
Bronze Level
As far as i understand, russians got banned on the big sites because they simply can not pay them anymore because of the sanctions.
The only option for them is crypto and thats why Acr, GG and also chico did not take actions.
Not 100 % sure on that one but it makes a lot of sense.
0546474
Legend
Loyaler
I don’t understand why all German citizens paid reparations for decades after the Second World War??? According to your logic, German citizens are not to blame and only soldiers who directly took part in hostilities should pay reparations!!!
0546474
Legend
Loyaler
I am 100% sure that if a few Russian bombs fell in your city, you would quickly change your mind about allowing games for Russian players!!!
hjuosh
Visionary
Platinum Level
Yes indeed my friend. Sorry. I have no idea at all on what a bomb could be. That's true.
vitas_top
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I don't think every German paid reparations to someone from his personal account. The state paid. By this logic, ban the Russian state from playing poker. Ordinary Russians have to do with it.
vitas_top
Rock Star
Platinum Level
A lot of Russian bombs fell in my city, but I'm against banning Russian people from participating in sports competitions. What is the purpose of the ban on the participation of Russian citizens in sports or cultural events? Like something to spoil?
Emily Trott
Legend
Loyaler
No I don't like it and believe that it is unjust and unfair to punish them for what their government is doing. Poker should be something that should be bringing people together in a common interest, and not pushing them apart. 
Emily Trott
Legend
Loyaler
That sounds sort of like having separate drinking fountains and bathrooms.
I do too.
However I grew up during the Cold War and can remember realizing that the regular people in the Soviet Union weren't really any different than I was. Just everyday people trying to make a good life for themselves.
Suns of Beaches
With a Balloon to the Moon
Bronze Level
No I don't like it and believe that it is unjust and unfair to punish them for what their government is doing. Poker should be something that should be bringing people together in a common interest, and not pushing them apart.
Going to repeat myself here 😉
Pokerrooms dont care where their rake is coming from. But if they can not pay their customers, what should they do?
Claudiunm
Legend
Platinum Level
during World War I in the week before Christmas, German and British soldiers exchanged festive greetings and songs between their trenches; on that occasion, tension was reduced to the point where individuals gave gifts to their enemies. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, many soldiers from both sides — as well as French units, albeit in smaller numbers — ventured into "no man's land", where they met, exchanged food and gifts, and sang Christmas carols. over the course of several meetings. The troops on both sides were also friendly enough to play football matches.
The truce is seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amid one of the most violent events in modern history, but it was not universal: on some fronts the fighting continued throughout the day, while on others only work was done. to collect the bodies. The following year, some units were willing to cease fire during Christmas, but the truce was not as publicized as in 1914, due in part to orders from high command on both sides, which prohibited such fraternization. In 1916, after the bloody battles of Somme and Verdun and with the beginning of the widespread use of poison gas, soldiers on both sides increasingly saw their opponents as human less and less, and the Christmas truce was never held again.
This event shows that the people, who are the ones who really fight and who always suffer harm, want peace. Therefore, sanctions that punish the people, in addition to failing to change the course of history, end up being unfair because they punish those who are not to blame for the events. The rulers of the countries who are responsible don't care if the rooms are banning Russian players or not. Whoever suffers from this has nothing to do with history.
I am against banning Russian players for these reasons.
Finally, I leave the lyrics of the song 'The Warlord's Song' by the Brazilian band Legião Urbana for meditation by those who had the patience to read this far:
The truce is seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amid one of the most violent events in modern history, but it was not universal: on some fronts the fighting continued throughout the day, while on others only work was done. to collect the bodies. The following year, some units were willing to cease fire during Christmas, but the truce was not as publicized as in 1914, due in part to orders from high command on both sides, which prohibited such fraternization. In 1916, after the bloody battles of Somme and Verdun and with the beginning of the widespread use of poison gas, soldiers on both sides increasingly saw their opponents as human less and less, and the Christmas truce was never held again.
This event shows that the people, who are the ones who really fight and who always suffer harm, want peace. Therefore, sanctions that punish the people, in addition to failing to change the course of history, end up being unfair because they punish those who are not to blame for the events. The rulers of the countries who are responsible don't care if the rooms are banning Russian players or not. Whoever suffers from this has nothing to do with history.
I am against banning Russian players for these reasons.
Finally, I leave the lyrics of the song 'The Warlord's Song' by the Brazilian band Legião Urbana for meditation by those who had the patience to read this far:
The Warlord's Song
Legião Urbana Song
There is someone waiting for you
That will buy your youth
And convince him to win
Another war for no reason
And there are so many children with guns in their hands
But they explain again that war creates jobs
And increases production
A war always advances technology
Even if it's a holy war, hot, warm or cold
Why export food?
If weapons give more profits when exported?
Is there someone who is counting on you
To fight in your place
Since in this war
He's not the one who's going to die
And when far from home, hurt and cold
The enemy awaits you
He will be with other old people
Inventing new war games
What beautiful scenes of destruction
We won't have any more problems
With overpopulation
See what a beautiful uniform we made for you
And always remember
That God is on the side of those who will win
Is there someone who is counting on you
To fight in your place
Since in this war
He's not the one who's going to die
And when far from home, hurt and cold
The enemy awaits you
He will be with other old people
Inventing new war games
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
Legião Urbana Song
There is someone waiting for you
That will buy your youth
And convince him to win
Another war for no reason
And there are so many children with guns in their hands
But they explain again that war creates jobs
And increases production
A war always advances technology
Even if it's a holy war, hot, warm or cold
Why export food?
If weapons give more profits when exported?
Is there someone who is counting on you
To fight in your place
Since in this war
He's not the one who's going to die
And when far from home, hurt and cold
The enemy awaits you
He will be with other old people
Inventing new war games
What beautiful scenes of destruction
We won't have any more problems
With overpopulation
See what a beautiful uniform we made for you
And always remember
That God is on the side of those who will win
Is there someone who is counting on you
To fight in your place
Since in this war
He's not the one who's going to die
And when far from home, hurt and cold
The enemy awaits you
He will be with other old people
Inventing new war games
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
The warlord
Doesn't like children
Bummy
Rock Star
Platinum Level
About russians people, u can read this this article:
New Survey Finds Most Russians See Ukrainian War as Defense Against West | NORC at the University of Chicago
A new survey of Russians highlights sentiment towards Putin's leadership, the country’s global standing, and domestic concerns amid the war in Ukraine.
www.norc.org
GarotoMaroto
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Why would i like that?
Iam not really into the world poker news,i guess.
But if theres no cheating,everybody should be autorized to play poker,its a sport,right?
God bless
Iam not really into the world poker news,i guess.
But if theres no cheating,everybody should be autorized to play poker,its a sport,right?
God bless
Suns of Beaches
With a Balloon to the Moon
Bronze Level
So what exactly should we figure? That u are not able to understand that not every ukranian is at the frontline and that they still have electricity and internet in some places?
R.Holynskyi
Rock Star
Platinum Level
The russians have only one interest, and that is the conquest of territories. russians do not care about absolutely everything, even their own lives. The main thing is that they have a ruler, and they can obey and serve him. The only entertainment for such "people" is the grief of others, nothing else amuses them. I am not saying that all 100% of russians are bad people, but there are certainly more bad people than good people among them.
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