"You could also ask the Russian performers to donate money to the Ukrainian defence force, ie, 50% of their fees or something before any remaining money is sent to them, that would maybe show they are on the side of not murdering children."
It's really disgusting to read this. The models that work here DO NOT HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING TO ANYONE. How can you insinuate that either they take a public stand or that they support the war? What kind of logic is that. How can you blame Russian citizens for the actions of their rulers and a tyrant like Putin? Are we crazy?
There is a basic problem here that in my opinion will not be solved by banning models of Russian origin from the site. I have already complained here several times about the humiliating treatment they usually receive now as they are now crucified for something they have no say in. And now they want to give them a discriminatory treatment just for being Russian. This is going to destroy them completely.
It is good to take a stand in favor of Ukraine. Fuck, fuck Putin! I'm the first one to say it! I understand that, as a company, you stop doing business in Russia. But to blame the citizens, with almost xonophobic treatment, I don't understand.
And anyone who thinks that going out on the streets in russia to protest is easy is either very naive or has no idea how that country works. People are FEARFUL to go out, FEARFUL. And it is not about defending russia, it is about humane treatment and dealing with the issue with honesty and sensitivity.
ALL THIS DOES IS SPREAD HATE. I understand saying that Russians should take the streets. But what we have to do is to encourage those who dare to do so, not to be xenophobic towards everyone no matter what.
Personally I think banning Russian models is going to do absolutely no good. Support Ukraine and the Russians who are against the war however you want and fuck Putin, that's what you should do.