Petition updateRequest for the Removal of Postgres Professional from PGDAY UK 2024Some clarifications
zaledwie10minut@gmail​.​com KucharczykPoland
Sep 3, 2024
  1. This is not about targeting individuals based on their nationality: The concern is not about Ms. Rybakina’s country of origin but about her affiliation with a company that actively supports a state engaged in acts widely condemned as terrorism. This is a critical distinction that should be considered.
  2. There is no personal issue with Alena Rybakina herself: This is not an attack on her as an individual. The focus is solely on her professional affiliation and the message it sends by featuring her company at such a prominent event.
  3. Other organizations have taken similar steps: For example, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced strict rules for Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete only as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) under specific conditions. This ensures that individuals aren’t unfairly discriminated against while also not providing a platform for entities associated with hostile actions.
  4. The emotional impact: Imagine sitting at a conference next to someone who supports people that have caused harm to your family. This is not just a hypothetical situation for many; it’s a harsh reality. It’s this level of emotional impact that drives the concern and the call for careful consideration.
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