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Of course, having lots of tech companies rely on Github cuts both ways. Yes, it might apply pressure to the Russian government but it also cuts directly into Github's finances if a significant portion of their revenue stream suddenly dries up.

Besides, given how well the recent economic sanctions worked, which were created to target those closest to Putin in order to apply pressure where it matters most, I doubt a few tech companies are going to be able to change much. I admit I could be wrong here, however.

I, too, wish that Github wouldn't have caved, but I can easily understand hot it might not have been feasible for them.