Because Ukraine poses such a massive threat to the world compared to Russia...
Even if you use the thought about people wanting to join Russia, that doesn't give Russia the authority to start bombing non-separatist cities within the country.
I have not seen this at all. They stopped testing during the lockout due to the contract expiring... But they do not want to do away with it from any reports I've read.
Also, ticket prices have already been going up. Paying young players their worth is nothing compared to paying 36-40 WAY...
Would there be a way to make the pinned threads stand out more than just the push pin next to replies? Can get a little confusing seeing a thread with the last post in 2019 at the top of a sub without realizing its pinned.