C'MON, Google!

[CrackpotAmerica]

Just when you think you are safe with a search engine..


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Google Now Censoring In China

Oh, the irony. Less than a week after we hear that Google is ready to fight the US government in part to defend its users, now comes news that Google will cave into the Chinese government's demands for its new Google China web site. However, the issues aren't directly comparable. Moreover, while I'm no fan of Chinese censorship, I like some of the way Google is reacting to the demands. Come along, and we'll explore the entire censorship situation in China, the US and some other places you rarely hear discussed, like France and Germany.

What's Google done? They've agreed to impose censorship on the Google China service that's reported to be rolling out. Actually, Google's had sites designed for those in China to use for some time. They did obtain the Chinese domain that this "new" site is using back in May, and you were able to search there uncensored by Google itself since that time. Now Google is stepping in to do the censorship directly, rather than the Chinese government doing it.


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Rest Here:

http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060125-072617



As I am not a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, I cannot make the huge global difference that companies like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo can.

The fact is, China NEEDS these companies more than these companies need China.

To denigrate your dignity and responsibilities as global entities so you can wedge into a growing market is reprehensible.

If you @ google were censored by search engines during your development as a company, you would MOST ASSUREDLY NOT have enjoyed the success you enjoy today..


Now I don't know what to do... We are running out of search engines that we can feel good about using here.

[Zynx]

1. In the case of Google, China doesn't NEED it.

They want it, but don't need it. If Google is to keep up with its ridiculous growth forecasts, they need China.

[CrackpotAmerica]

2. I disagree

However, in the context of "ridiculous growth forecasts" I do see your point.


My point is that China needs these (plural) companies more. If one of these companies (Google or Microsoft, etc...) refused on principle to conform to these demands, the other would be globally perceived as the company of lesser ethical standards and would be forced to do something about it..

Just my opinion, anyway..