Thanks to @ChangeOpening, @firebatprime, and @ak1969 for their messages earlier. I thought I would start a thread in case anyone else wants to share on the topic.
Firstly, I would like to send my support, best wishes, and prayers (for those of faith) to all those in Ukraine and anyone else impacted around the region. I personally do not favor banning all Russian players, as I do not believe they are all directly responsible for the actions of their government, but I would support the IAF issuing a statement to condemn the war. I am grateful for the strong antichess community on Lichess, which has allowed me to meet people from so many countries all over the world who I would otherwise not encounter. While I understand people come here to play chess and may not want to discuss politics, I believe there is much more that unites us all beyond antichess and hope we can all stand up against war and violence when given the opportunity.
Firstly, I would like to send my support, best wishes, and prayers (for those of faith) to all those in Ukraine and anyone else impacted around the region. I personally do not favor banning all Russian players, as I do not believe they are all directly responsible for the actions of their government, but I would support the IAF issuing a statement to condemn the war. I am grateful for the strong antichess community on Lichess, which has allowed me to meet people from so many countries all over the world who I would otherwise not encounter. While I understand people come here to play chess and may not want to discuss politics, I believe there is much more that unites us all beyond antichess and hope we can all stand up against war and violence when given the opportunity.
