Because the author is the opportunistic racist:

> kens on April 10, 2022

> Are you trying to access from Russia? Russia is currently blocked.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30974444

> kens on Dec 3, 2022

> Unfortunately there are also many people in Ukraine who didn't personally do anything to deserve what's happening. Consider the country filter a small reminder of the ongoing war and a suggestion that you might find better opportunities outside Russia.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33846782

Yet he doesn't consider to 'find better opportunities outside of the USA' despite the actions of the USA government in the last 30 years.