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Show HN: I made a web game called Almost Pong
Hi HN!<p>I made many small web games in the past with Unity or Phaser. But this time I wanted to make something completely on my own. So I coded a basic game framework in plain JavaScript, and used it to make Almost Pong.<p>This was a really fun project that taught me a lot about JavaScript, and I plan to make more minimalist games with this framework. Interesting fact: Almost Pong doesn't load any assets, all sprites and sounds are generated with code.<p>Happy to answer questions, and please let me know if you have any feedback on the game. Thanks!
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Tell HN: If You Are in Russia
Every Russian citizen and every Russian company that is currently relying on businesses in the West such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and so on for hosting, communications, connectivity and other services should expect those services to be cut off at some point in the near future, and plan accordingly. This also goes for stuff deeply integrated into services in your home country that you have come to rely on, which may stop to function.<p>Regardless, you won't be able to pay for any of these services at the next billing period so they will be terminated one way or another.<p><i>Back up your stuff, move your service while you can or you risk losing everything</i>, this is <i>not</i> a drill.<p>Understand that the level at which this is currently playing out means that it could very well happen that governments will sanction businesses in the West that continue to work with and do business with Russian entities, businesses or individuals.<p>Some may decide to do this unilaterally for reasons all their own, some may give you warnings, some won't. Contrary to how these things normally play out the speed with which sanctions are being enacted and their severity should not be underestimated. Effectively threatening the world with nuclear annihilation has put the pressure on in a way that I have never seen before, leading to a degree of unity that is unique and which will speed up the process of ordering and implementing these sanctions to unprecedented levels.<p>Use the time while you have it.<p>If you are a private individual from a Western country get out while you can, even if that means a detour via Dubai or China. This could very well get ugly and you don't want to get caught in a country where lots of people are being made to believe that you and/or your country of origin are the cause for their hardship. Waiting it out is a risk you probably can not afford. Some Western governments have already ordered their citizens out of Russia.<p>I hope sincerely that all of this will be behind us soon and in a way that minimizes bloodshed on both sides, but I <i>especially</i> wish that for the defenders, who had no agency at all.
Tell HN: If You Are in Russia
Every Russian citizen and every Russian company that is currently relying on businesses in the West such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and so on for hosting, communications, connectivity and other services should expect those services to be cut off at some point in the near future, and plan accordingly. This also goes for stuff deeply integrated into services in your home country that you have come to rely on, which may stop to function.<p>Regardless, you won't be able to pay for any of these services at the next billing period so they will be terminated one way or another.<p><i>Back up your stuff, move your service while you can or you risk losing everything</i>, this is <i>not</i> a drill.<p>Understand that the level at which this is currently playing out means that it could very well happen that governments will sanction businesses in the West that continue to work with and do business with Russian entities, businesses or individuals.<p>Some may decide to do this unilaterally for reasons all their own, some may give you warnings, some won't. Contrary to how these things normally play out the speed with which sanctions are being enacted and their severity should not be underestimated. Effectively threatening the world with nuclear annihilation has put the pressure on in a way that I have never seen before, leading to a degree of unity that is unique and which will speed up the process of ordering and implementing these sanctions to unprecedented levels.<p>Use the time while you have it.<p>If you are a private individual from a Western country get out while you can, even if that means a detour via Dubai or China. This could very well get ugly and you don't want to get caught in a country where lots of people are being made to believe that you and/or your country of origin are the cause for their hardship. Waiting it out is a risk you probably can not afford. Some Western governments have already ordered their citizens out of Russia.<p>I hope sincerely that all of this will be behind us soon and in a way that minimizes bloodshed on both sides, but I <i>especially</i> wish that for the defenders, who had no agency at all.
Namecheap: Russia Service Termination
Just received this email:<p>Dear XXXX,<p>Unfortunately, due to the Russian regime's war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine, we will no longer be providing services to users registered in Russia. While we sympathize that this war may not affect your own views or opinion on the matter, the fact is, your authoritarian government is committing human rights abuses and engaging in war crimes so this is a policy decision we have made and will stand by.<p>If you hold any top-level domains with us, we ask that you transfer them to another provider by March 6, 2022.<p>Additionally, and with immediate effect, you will no longer be able to use Namecheap Hosting, EasyWP, and Private Email with a domain provided by another registrar in zones .ru, .xn--p1ai (рф), .by, .xn--90ais (бел), and .su. All websites will resolve to 403 Forbidden, however, you can contact us to assist you with your transfer to another provider.<p>Customer Support,
Namecheap
Namecheap: Russia Service Termination
Just received this email:<p>Dear XXXX,<p>Unfortunately, due to the Russian regime's war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine, we will no longer be providing services to users registered in Russia. While we sympathize that this war may not affect your own views or opinion on the matter, the fact is, your authoritarian government is committing human rights abuses and engaging in war crimes so this is a policy decision we have made and will stand by.<p>If you hold any top-level domains with us, we ask that you transfer them to another provider by March 6, 2022.<p>Additionally, and with immediate effect, you will no longer be able to use Namecheap Hosting, EasyWP, and Private Email with a domain provided by another registrar in zones .ru, .xn--p1ai (рф), .by, .xn--90ais (бел), and .su. All websites will resolve to 403 Forbidden, however, you can contact us to assist you with your transfer to another provider.<p>Customer Support,
Namecheap
Tell HN: YouTube is banning accounts that support Ukraine
Reddit is now full of reports of people (and their channels) getting banned for supporting Ukraine or even just watching related live streams. Reddit is also censoring and removing these reports..<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/t13wyv/im_banned_and_i_accept_that_but_russia/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/t13wyv/im_banned_a...</a><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/t13h44/so_youtube_apparently_blocks_your_account_if_you/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/t13h44/so_youtube_...</a><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/t147c3/defending_ukraine_autoban_from_youtube/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/t147c3/defending_u...</a>
Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
Ukraine is a major producer of neon gas, critical for lasers used in chipmaking
Ukraine is a major producer of neon gas, critical for lasers used in chipmaking
Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces
Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces
Russian forces invade Ukraine after Putin orders attack