Google Is Your Friend.

by the Pirate on January 29, 2006

And, as with most friends, there’s a point when you want to say, “fuck you.”

I’m still mulling the whole thing over. I most certainly don’t think the stance Google is taking here vis a vis the DOJ obligates them not to cooperate with the Chinese government: after all, privacy is a different issue from free speech. I think there’s something to be said for Stephen Green’s contention that this may not turn into a big deal in the long run. And of course there is the argument that the Chinese may be better off with half a Google versus none at all.

But the capitulation to “local standards and laws” leaves a very bad taste in my mouth, and makes me eager to try other search engines.

Goldstein has some thoughts, as does Esmay and his crew. And, of course, Malkin is furious in a fun way.

“Don’t be evil,” indeed. Try not being dickweeds, Boys.

Anyone know how to change the default search engine on Safari?

{ 6 comments }

Stephen Macklin January 29, 2006 at 7:04 am

You need Safari Enhancer. It will let you change the search engine and more. And its free.

Attila Girl January 29, 2006 at 9:01 am

Free is good! Thank you.

Stephen Macklin January 29, 2006 at 4:43 pm

Just one small sad note. Even after switching the default to Yahoo the search box still says google. But it searches Yahoo so google is not getting my dozen or more hits a day.

John January 30, 2006 at 11:56 am

Whatever search engine operates in mainland China will be censored by the Chinese government. Nothing you or I or Google can do will change that.

Attila Girl January 30, 2006 at 4:45 pm

Correct. But the people who decided to get their own hands dirty may be willing to pay a price in the marketplace, and it’s my pleasure to send them my “bill.” So I’ll be killing the ooglegay ads and exploring other search engine options.

I may leave my geemail accounts intact, since–let’s face it–I’m taking a service from them rather than vice versa. (Like the person who goes to Vegas for the deals, but doesn’t gamble.) Still mulling that one over.

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