I think they'd just rather not find out. Or, rather, would like to be as prepared as possible to "get away with" not implementing it, or will find some middle way.

The hardliners here will complain that they're not saying "fuck you" to The Man forcefully enough. In reality, they do that just by existing. These guys are the backbone of digital sovereignty. If some of them fold and comply in advance, then yeah, fuck them in particular, but let the others cook. They're fighting for survival, not engaging in fan service.