Russia Claims Google Hosts ‘Extremist’ LGBTQ Content—Levies $50 Million Fine

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Russia Claims Google Hosts ‘Extremist’ LGBTQ Content—Levies $50 Million Fine
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Wait, Google still conducts business in Russia?

Ah, so just trying to grab money, punish the west, and hurt queer people.

Yea, just Russia things.

Shame they exported it to the #GOP.

It's insane to think the GOP used to only be about grabbing money and hurting queer people. Those days seem almost quaint.

Also trying to continue brainwashing their viewers and portraying themselves as the strong man.

Except there's no way they'll actually get any money out of this and they know as much. It's just the same old tired posturing to do whataboutism about extremist content

I don't think anyone here is defending Google in all of their policies. We're all just laughing at the impotent dictator who thinks he can make a quick $50 million and win the hearts of bigots at the same time.

soon, Russia will fine the sky for hosting “extremist” rainbows

What a bunch of pansy dumb fucks. Poor Russia's gonna cry because Google is paying attention to markets that actually matter.

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I see putin is still salty about the "Putin's gay" edit.

Google's response:

I've worked at a big tech company. I can all but guarantee there are some firey memes posted amongst colleagues about this situation. Unfortunately, they're unlikely to ever become public.

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