Is Google Evil?

[Matt]

Google is an absolute monster of a company and it's time we put a leash on them. They're censoring conservatives left and right, making it harder for small businesses to be seen, and only promoting Amazon because they're making a pretty penny off of it. It's time to hold them accountable for their actions. Do you guys agree?!

[fredders]

Oh please, you're just another conservative crybaby who can't handle the fact that the world is changing. Google is a company like any other and they have the right to promote whoever they want. Get over it and stop whining.

[Matt]

Oh please, you're just another conservative crybaby who can't handle the fact that the world is changing. Google is a company like any other and they have the right to promote whoever they want. Get over it and stop whining.

Erm, Google has a monopoly on the search engine industry, which means they have a responsibility to show all sides of the story, not just the ones they agree with. And as for small businesses, they're being forced to pay exorbitant fees just to be seen on Google, while Amazon gets a free ride. That's not fair and it's hurting our economy.

[fredders]

You're just spouting nonsense. Google has no obligation to show all sides of the story, they're a private company. And as for small businesses, they should just up their game and compete with Amazon. It's not Google's fault they're struggling.

[Matt]

You're just spouting nonsense. Google has no obligation to show all sides of the story, they're a private company. And as for small businesses, they should just up their game and compete with Amazon. It's not Google's fault they're struggling.

You clearly have no understanding of antitrust laws and the responsibility that comes with having a monopoly. And as for small businesses, it's not that simple. Google is actively promoting Amazon and giving them preferential treatment, which is making it harder for other businesses to compete. And let's not forget the fact that Google is censoring conservative voices and promoting liberal ones. That's not right and it needs to stop.

[fredders]

You're just making baseless claims. Where's your proof that Google is censoring conservatives? And as for promoting Amazon, that's just good business sense. They're making money off of it, why wouldn't they promote it?

[Matt]

The proof is in the pudding, my friend. Google has been caught multiple times censoring conservative voices, whether it be through demonetization or outright bans. And as for promoting Amazon, it's not just good business sense, it's anti-competitive. Google is actively hurting small businesses by only promoting one company and making it harder for others to be seen. It's time we hold them accountable for their actions.

[James]

I agree Google has too much power, it's as simple as that. They control the majority of online searches and have a monopoly on the market. This gives them the power to censor content, which they have been doing with conservatives. This is a clear violation of free speech and goes against the principles of our democracy!!

[fredders]

Oh please, you're just upset because your conservative propaganda isn't getting as much attention as you want it to. Google has every right to censor content they deem inappropriate or harmful. And as for small businesses, they have the opportunity to pay for ads just like any other company. If they can't afford it, that's not Google's fault. Maybe they should work harder to improve their business instead of blaming others for their failures.

[James]

Oh please, you're just upset because your conservative propaganda isn't getting as much attention as you want it to. Google has every right to censor content they deem inappropriate or harmful. And as for small businesses, they have the opportunity to pay for ads just like any other company. If they can't afford it, that's not Google's fault. Maybe they should work harder to improve their business instead of blaming others for their failures.

Are you serious? You're okay with censorship as long as it's against conservatives? That's a dangerous precedent to set. And you clearly don't understand how Google's algorithms work. It's not just a matter of working harder, small businesses are at a disadvantage because they can't compete with the likes of Amazon who are given priority placement on Google's search results. This is a clear abuse of power and Google needs to be held accountable.

[fredders]

I don't see the problem with censoring hate speech and misinformation and conservatives are full of it!

[Ian]

I don't see the problem with censoring hate speech and misinformation and conservatives are full of it!

Uh, excuse me? Are you serious right now? How can you not see the problem with Google censoring conservatives?! Let me hit you with some facts :

First of all, Google controls over 90% of the search engine market share. That's a monopoly, and with great power comes great responsibility. Yet they've shown a clear bias against conservative voices, manipulating search results, demonetizing conservative content creators, and even firing conservative employees. How is that a good thing?!

Plus, even if you are not a conservative censorship goes against the very principles of free speech and democracy. By silencing voices that they disagree with or deem "controversial," Google is creating an echo chamber and stifling open debate and discussion.

And let's not forget that Google has a history of shady behaviour, such as cooperating with authoritarian regimes like China and suppressing information about its data collection practices. Who's to say they won't abuse their power even further in the future?

So, no, there is definitely a problem with Google censoring conservatives, and anyone who thinks otherwise needs to wake up and smell the coffee!