Paged Out #6 [pdf]

I like the journal format, especially the illustrations - they are human made, not AI made - builds really good atmosphere. However, I don't particularly support the idea of using illustrations made by Russian artists who currently live in Russia (and pay taxes, with all the consequences) when there is such a variety artists to choose from.

Can we please not discriminate against people because of what their governments are doing?

Thoughtful intelligent people deserve to be included regardless of what regime they live under.

in my opinion there is a pragmatic aspect to it,

to put it simply, the taxes paid go to finance "whatever their government are doing".

also, do you think, like - all russians are against the war and don't have imperialistic mindset. it's just their government to blame? I'd say there is a decent part that got affected by propaganda both imprinted into education and news.

I don't know about the artists contributed to the journal (do you?), but in my opinion it is just a safer bet to find an artist unrelated to Russia.

apart from that, promoting russian culture (i.e works by russian artists) while it is actively destroying culture of other countries - means contributing to the process.

you let your mind be corrupted by media and government. dont hate hundred millions of people because of the actions of a handful. dont be silly.

I mentioned some points above, that aren't encouraging hatred. They mention what makes me personally feel uncomfortable reading the journal.

As I said, I don't make any claims about the artists in the topic. They may be good and intelligent people. I'm sorry if I expressed this point not clear enough.

The small taxes any Russian would pay for this pales in comparison to the income Russia is generating from selling oil to Europe. Should we also boycott all of Europe too?

Thanks for raising this question, and I agree it is important. Maybe encouraging independence from the russian oil would be a more efficient way to go. Of course, it can't happen immediately, but if some countries consciously don't want to work in this direction - such situation may constitute a safety threat to Europe - and this shouldn't be left without attention.