Google betrays own philosophy

helps China to "do evil"

Published on January 25, 2006 By PJ_ In Google

"In order to operate from China, we have removed some content from the search results available on google.cn, in response to local law, regulation or policy. While removing search results is inconsistent with Google's mission, providing no information (or a heavily degraded user experience that amounts to no information) is more inconsistent with our mission."

What happened to "do no evil"? I'm very dissapointed in Google over this.

Comments (Page 3)

Adamness

on Jan 27, 2006

What is a good search then?

They're all vunerable to manupulation from people who can click on their link all day, or by the highest bidder. There is no good solution anymore.

I happen to like Google, just as I like Microsoft. Sure, they're not always the 'nice guys,' but their business tactics are genius. It's impossible to run a business successfully, and always be nice to everyone. But that's no reason to be against business, just as bad politics is no reason to be against government.

starkers

on Jan 28, 2006

It's impossible to run a business successfully, and always be nice to everyone. But that's no reason to be against business, just as bad politics is no reason to be against government.

So are you suggesting that I like, respect and or admire someone or something I don't like or trust for being slimy, under-handed and downright dishonest by constantly sneaking under the radar? And bad politics is every reason to be against government....particularly when those bad politics adversely affect you and your family/loved ones.
Sorry, Adamness, but there's no point considering even trying to influence this set in his ways, stubborn old fart. I cannot be converted or be persuaded to think alternatively. When you've had as many direct dealings with as many slimy, contemptible politicians and business persons as I have, you'll understand why.

Adamness

on Jan 28, 2006

I see your point, but the corporate world and government are necessary evils. There would be no world with out governemnt or business. The best thing to do is for me to get elected, possibly to President of the world.

Dr Guy

on Jan 28, 2006

So are you suggesting that I like, respect and or admire someone or something I don't like or trust for being slimy, under-handed and downright dishonest by constantly sneaking under the radar?

No, that is where your disgression comes into play. You dont like what they are doing? Dont do business with them. Much like many did back in the 70s with companies doing business with South Africa.

You have a choice. Companies are bound by their charters.

starkers

on Jan 28, 2006

No, that is where your disgression comes into play. You dont like what they are doing? Dont do business with them.

Exactly what I've done with Google....I simply refuse to do business with them, refuse to install their products services on my machine....though something of theirs was covertly installed with another download. There was NO mention in the EULA of Google toolbar being included, so obviously, I did not expect to get one...yet after a recent search/clean up, there was this Google folder in my program files....and what a mongrel of a thing to get rid of/delete/remove from my system, even in safe mode it wanted to remain.
Eventually got rid of it with Unwanted Files Remover and a registry cleaner, but I should not have been put to the trouble in the first place....had they been up front and honest to begin with, stating that The Google toolbar was packaged with the software, it would never have found its way on to my system.

joetheblow

on Feb 12, 2006

Google is a busines and has to deal with laws of the land it operates just like you or I do, but look at the option of not having Google there at all might seem worst (at least to Google).

Also keep in mind that you can't change something if your not a part of the system.

I'll admit if Google was my company, I would have not gone there even though China is projected to be the biggest industrial nation by 2020 (or sooner... I forget the details). But that is me.

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