People move because LJ has translated user data from Russia to servers located in Moscow. Thus, the American company bent under Russian laws. Now there is no anonymity of users LJ. All personal information is available to the police and special services. In Russia, imprisoned for criticizing the authorities in blogs and social networks. In 2016, more than 80 people were convicted.
A new user agreement LJ fixes this provision about the absence of anonymity. Moreover, it establishes responsibility not only for the content of its post, but also for the content of comments. Anyone commented on your entry with curses against the Russian authorities and you will be in prison instead of him.
People who do not want to tolerate the arbitrariness of the Russian authorities flee from LJ. Dreamwidth is simply the closest site in terms of capabilities. Unfortunately, there is no full alternative for LJ.
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A new user agreement LJ fixes this provision about the absence of anonymity. Moreover, it establishes responsibility not only for the content of its post, but also for the content of comments. Anyone commented on your entry with curses against the Russian authorities and you will be in prison instead of him.
People who do not want to tolerate the arbitrariness of the Russian authorities flee from LJ. Dreamwidth is simply the closest site in terms of capabilities. Unfortunately, there is no full alternative for LJ.