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U.S. Small Biz Can't Ship to the EU Anymore

62 points · 79 comments · alsetmusic

  1. gammalost · · focus · HN ↗
    I get that it is a shame for you personally. Despite this I think high processing fees are good. First of all, it addresses the issue of people in the EU importing things we really do not need. Secondly, if it is something you really want then it can be imported at a noticible (but managable) premium. If the set of die are special, then paying 3 (or even 10) euro extra would, in my opinion, be fine
    1. Pragmata · · focus · HN ↗
      >First of all, it addresses the issue of people in the EU importing things we really do not need.

      What right do you have to tell me what i do or do not need?

      What an absolutely evil stance to have.

      1. ragall · · focus · HN ↗
        He has he right, as I do, as you do, the same right as any other citizen.
        1. tygon · · focus · HN ↗
          You can feel how you wish. Few dispute one should be free to express themselves in a way that does not impact others. You can do whatever you want in your own head. It is when your views butt against others that issues inevitably arise.
          1. gammalost · · focus · HN ↗
            I do not get your point. Is it an issue that I have an opinion on policies that impact other people? Are you against the concept of causing issues?

            I think we cause issues all the time. For example, by importing trash that we do not need. It is a part of living. But the we need to address these issues, like a tax on imports. This will inevitable lead to other issues, such as the small scale import of books not being economically viable. But the fact that it causes issues is, in my mind, not a good enough argument against it. Because all things that impact other people cause issues.

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