[lokar]

Then your business can fairly be ruled illegal.

You don't have the right to act in violation of the law merely because it's the only way to make a buck.

[kelseyfrog]

In practice, once a business reaches a size threshold, the law is creatively decided to preserve its existence rather than terminate it. Legality is a function of economics.

[ben_w]

> Legality is a function of economics.

Sometimes it is. Sometimes "democracy" isn't just a buzzword.

X.com has been blocked by poorer nations than France (specifically, Brazil) for not following local law.

[lokar]

Until people have had enough and push back

And if you want to change the law to allow the business, go for it. But until then, we must follow the law.