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____/ nessuno on Wednesday 13 Jan 2010 19:06 : \____
> <Quote>
> This is one of the most courageous moves I can remember any tech
> company taking, particularly because the revenue implications over the
> long term are substantial. China has the largest number of Internet
> users in the world, and its growth will only accelerate. Google is
> opting for morality over profits in this case, clearly living up to
> its motto "Don't be evil."
>
> Microsoft should follow suit, and do the same thing with Bing. There
> are more important things in this world than profit, freedom being
> among them. Microsoft should join Google and stand on the side of the
> good.
> </Quote>
>
> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15401/microsoft_should_follow_google_and_drop_censorship_in_china
I don't know about "good" (and "evil") and it's better to abstain from
these polar simplifications because Google censors results _all around the world_ (yes,
already).
Speculation:
Google could be pulling a stunt here to beat Baidu; it could be a business decision.
Google is required to serve shareholders, not morals or nations.
Given the circumstance, Baidu will be seen as conspiring with suppression and G.I. Google
is the brave rebel; if Google returns later, it will be greeted.
Remember that the only market Google has not conquered yet is China.
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