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Tim S · 19th Jun 2007, 08:11

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...ts_political/1

Everyone's favourite search engine has taken a step into America's political arena regarding a wide array of issues it feels are important. But does the world need a cowboy corporation to play hero?

DougEdey · 19th Jun 2007, 08:29

At least they're sticking to their "Do no evil" especially with the vile child pornography thing with what happened over the weekend it wouldn't surprise me if Google came out one day and went to the police with evidence for 90% of currently circulating abuse and who did it.

BioSniper · 19th Jun 2007, 08:36

Quote:

Walk softly and carry a big gun.

Fixed

That or, I've played too much dawn of war

Anyway, It's nice to have people who are, kind of indirectly, giving us all a voice on the issues of internet freedom etc.

airchie · 19th Jun 2007, 09:40

Yeah, I like the fact that such a massive corporate entity is giving the online masses a voice on things that directly concern us.

As long as it does air our opinions and not its own. :/

ralph.pickering · 19th Jun 2007, 10:43

Besides, it seems most big corporations are hugely political... when it comes to their own interests - look at Disney, Microsoft, the RIAA, Oil companies etc. Only they don't come out and say to the public what they're saying to the politicians - they just make sure their lobbyists are well funded, and that friendly politicians get a few well deserved foreign holidays or whatever.

DXR_13KE · 19th Jun 2007, 11:42

"walk softly and carry a big stick" or in Charlie Brown "Speak Softly and Carry a Beagle"

OT: lets see what comes out of this.... hell these guys started as a small search engine and now look at them, almost ruling the world.

g3n3tiX · 19th Jun 2007, 11:46

The constantly growing power Google has on everyone (who in here DOESN'T use a search engine? ) is getting really scary...
they know what we search for, what we watch, what email we send, what we buy (google checkout) where we live/work/visit (maps).
Big brother, anyone ?

bilbothebaggins · 19th Jun 2007, 11:56

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Originally Posted by ralph.pickering

Besides, it seems most big corporations are hugely political... ... Only they don't come out and say to the public ...

I'd agree. Google is a big (too big?) company. OC they will try to get their views into politics. That they make such a public announcement seems to be a good thing, no matter if I agree with what they are going to lobby for ...

DXR_13KE · 19th Jun 2007, 13:46

http://www.time.com/time/photoessays..._google/1.html
if only more jobs were like this......

ralph.pickering · 19th Jun 2007, 13:51

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

http://www.time.com/time/photoessays..._google/1.html
if only more jobs were like this......

God! I want Google to rule the world.

My job sucks in comparison.

thecrownles · 19th Jun 2007, 16:51

Wasn't the quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?

Kipman725 · 19th Jun 2007, 17:38

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Originally Posted by g3n3tiX

The constantly growing power Google has on everyone (who in here DOESN'T use a search engine? ) is getting really scary...
they know what we search for, what we watch, what email we send, what we buy (google checkout) where we live/work/visit (maps).
Big brother, anyone ?

It's only an issue if they have a record of misusing this data, so far I haven't seen any evidence of them misusing the data. Infact one the the reasons that there serch results are so good is harvested data. There adverts are so successful because they recognise what your looking at and they provide cool services like Google earth. Without Google we would all still have 10mb inboxen!

I dunno I just feel with all the nice things they have done they can be trusted with it better than anyone else

wolff000 · 19th Jun 2007, 18:05

Blessing for the people or curse? It could go either way, Google seems to try and follow its do no evil motto. However politics can change things quickly. Only time will tell if this is a good, bad, or makes no difference.

MrFusion · 19th Jun 2007, 19:16

I know google says, do no evil, except that they censor the internet for China? How is it good that they say they want open and free internet to meet their interests, but aparently those interests are also censorship of the internet to a large portion of the world. That's kinda scary. They are arguing America is too harsh about immigration policy?? We practically have none, we deport few and let in THOUSANDS, illegally and legally. How can that continue without doing harm to our nation? We'll see what they do, but I always advocate caution when someone with ideas starts throwing money around, they may start out supporting what we like, but if it becomes what they think is their best interest, they may not support what we want, (i.e. China). So beware.

Breach · 19th Jun 2007, 19:22

I think since the last political figure called the internet a "series of tubes"...Ill take Google calling the shots any day when it comes to technology policies and laws. It sickens me that tech laws are put in place by people who know virtually nothing about the Internet or other technologies, or the people who do know.

It is known that the current heads of technology related organizations in government dont really know anything and should deffinatly not be the ones running the show.

Not so sure about their voice in other domestic issues and not tech related, but we will see.

I think since Google is so public any mistakes will show without mercy.

19th Jun 2007, 08:11	#1
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19th Jun 2007, 08:29	#2
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	At least they're sticking to their "Do no evil" especially with the vile child pornography thing with what happened over the weekend it wouldn't surprise me if Google came out one day and went to the police with evidence for 90% of currently circulating abuse and who did it. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

19th Jun 2007, 11:42	#6
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,473	"walk softly and carry a big stick" or in Charlie Brown "Speak Softly and Carry a Beagle" OT: lets see what comes out of this.... hell these guys started as a small search engine and now look at them, almost ruling the world. __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

19th Jun 2007, 11:46	#7
g3n3tiX Resident frenchie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: localhost Posts: 591	The constantly growing power Google has on everyone (who in here DOESN'T use a search engine? ) is getting really scary... they know what we search for, what we watch, what email we send, what we buy (google checkout) where we live/work/visit (maps). Big brother, anyone ? __________________ I also have a MTBF.

19th Jun 2007, 13:46	#9
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,473	http://www.time.com/time/photoessays..._google/1.html if only more jobs were like this...... __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

19th Jun 2007, 10:43	#5
ralph.pickering Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 321	Besides, it seems most big corporations are hugely political... when it comes to their own interests - look at Disney, Microsoft, the RIAA, Oil companies etc. Only they don't come out and say to the public what they're saying to the politicians - they just make sure their lobbyists are well funded, and that friendly politicians get a few well deserved foreign holidays or whatever.

19th Jun 2007, 16:51	#11
thecrownles What's a Relix? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois-US Posts: 734	Wasn't the quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick"? __________________ Sam0r: Mr. Winky got a little aroused, needless to say I was tenting. Women... know your place.

19th Jun 2007, 18:05	#13
wolff000 I am here to steal your secrets. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Never-never Land Posts: 196	Blessing for the people or curse? It could go either way, Google seems to try and follow its do no evil motto. However politics can change things quickly. Only time will tell if this is a good, bad, or makes no difference. __________________ The gospel accordong to Myamoto, Chatper three, verse six..."And it is written that the gaming of man will die, and rest silent for two years. But on the eighty-fifth year of the twentieth century, it shall rise again. And its triumphant return shall be heralded by two great plumbers and thou will know gaming has been born again."

19th Jun 2007, 19:16	#14
MrFusion What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 10	Do No Evil? Could be a debate here. I know google says, do no evil, except that they censor the internet for China? How is it good that they say they want open and free internet to meet their interests, but aparently those interests are also censorship of the internet to a large portion of the world. That's kinda scary. They are arguing America is too harsh about immigration policy?? We practically have none, we deport few and let in THOUSANDS, illegally and legally. How can that continue without doing harm to our nation? We'll see what they do, but I always advocate caution when someone with ideas starts throwing money around, they may start out supporting what we like, but if it becomes what they think is their best interest, they may not support what we want, (i.e. China). So beware.

19th Jun 2007, 19:22	#15
Breach Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: WA Posts: 354	I think since the last political figure called the internet a "series of tubes"...Ill take Google calling the shots any day when it comes to technology policies and laws. It sickens me that tech laws are put in place by people who know virtually nothing about the Internet or other technologies, or the people who do know. It is known that the current heads of technology related organizations in government dont really know anything and should deffinatly not be the ones running the show. Not so sure about their voice in other domestic issues and not tech related, but we will see. I think since Google is so public any mistakes will show without mercy. __________________ Project :: SSC (Super Sport Computer)