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Yeah that was me (I had also created an earlier HN thread about it -> https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24360801 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2436080
by oferzelig 6y ago
Yeah that was me (I had also created an earlier HN thread about it -> https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24360801 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24360801).
I know it's written with a smile, but being serious for a second, it won't happen since sanctions on Iran only apply to the public sector, or perhaps companies, but certainly not individuals.
- yreg 6y agoI wouldn't be so sure Microsoft's legal department would find that worth the risk. https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/29/github-ban-sanctioned-countries/ https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/29/github-ban-sanctioned-coun...
- qppo 6y agoIt's been awhile since I did work that required (super fun) export controls training sessions but I really don't think this is accurate. For certain the sanctions apply to all government and non-government entities in Iran with exemptions for a few categories. Technological goods and services are generally not exempted. As for individuals, it's way too risky.
- net4all 6y ago"GitHub restricts developer accounts based in Iran, Crimea, and other countries under US sanctions" https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934694/github-us-trade-sanctions-developers-restricted-crimea-cuba-iran-north-korea-syria https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934694/github-us-trade-s... Accounts from such nations have their functionality restricted, commercial use in any form is not allowed.