it didn't occur to me but you're completely right: probably the best way to get out of the situation is to crowdfund ransom money and figure out who to give it

it didn't occur to me but you're completely right: probably the best way to get out of the situation is to crowdfund ransom money and figure out who to give it to (and get the company the fuck out of there in medium-term) Crowdfunding international pressure instead is a waste of time and their supporters' very scarce attention and interest.