01.04.07
Firefox Developer took umbrage on Google
One of the developers for the Firefox web browser has accused Google of abusing its powerful position in the search market. He took umbrage with recent revelations that Google is using SERP pages and AdWords to market its own product and services.
This developer - Blake Ross argued Google was wrong to include plugs for Picasa or its Calendar at the top of search results for terms such as “photo sharing” or “calendar”. Ross has been one of the driving forces behind Firefox and argued that Google with its motto of “Don’t be evil” - should hold itself to a higher standard.
Google isn’t first company that has made use of its own devices as a method of self-promotion and this sort of move might actually be expected from most companies. Ross said that: ”Yahoo and Ask already do this, but they didn’t build their businesses on the promise of being unconventionally trustworthy.”
Some posters backed Ross, agreeing users could lose confidence in Google if they perceive it is not giving truly impartial information. Others insisted Google is acting within its rights and treats its rivals fairly.
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