See this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23353051
That’s not relevant to the parent’s alternative —- as I understood it —- of unconditionally blocking European users entirely.
I'm free to insult the King of Thailand and drink scotch whisky all night long (as long as I don't die behind the wheel) contrary to the laws of Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively.
See this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23353051