….Google is Evil
1. If you’re a member of Google’s AdSense advertising program, it’s sold as a way to share revenue with bloggers. Truth be told, Google is reaping the majority of any revenue generated but it’s impossible to determine just how much because Google never discloses the details on how AdSense exactly runs.
2. Google is buying all the cool start-ups and/or moving into areas (e.g. blog search) where all the cool start-ups are operating. Buying start-ups is a great strategy to acquire smart people and innovative technology, and moving into exciting new areas just makes sense but is it good for the Web’s innovation ecosystem?
3. Google recently made DoubleClick employees sign a one-year non-compete agreement after completing the acquisition of the advertising network. Most DoubleClick people though this mean their jobs were secure. A week later, Google turns around and, according to ValleyWag, announces a bunch of layoffs. Nice.
4. Google likes to act like a bull in a china shop but hates it when others behave the same way. Look at the moaning and complaining it did when Microsoft announced plans to acquired Yahoo.
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