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Issue #070: Sergey Brin
----------------------------------------------------------------- SearchReturn Discussion List "Understanding Internet Search Technology" ----------------------------------------------------------------- Moderator: Published by: Disa Johnson SearchReturn http://www.searchreturn.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- June 08, 2006 SearchReturn Issue #070 ----------------------------------------------------------------- SEND POSTS: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Refer a friend: http://www.searchreturn.com/subscribe.shtml ----------------------------------------------------------------- .....IN THIS DIGEST..... // -- ESSENTIAL NEWS -- // "Google US Blocked By Chinese Government" "Sergey Brin In Washington" ----------------------------------------------------------------- // -- ESSENTIAL NEWS -- // ----------------------------------------------------------------- ==> Google US Blocked By Chinese Government http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/5055170.stm Essentials: In response to the fact that many Chinese search users access Google US versus Google China, the Chinese government blocked access to Google US once again. Although in defense of censoring Google China, (which remains unblocked for the time being), and the argument that entrance into the market ultimately provides access to more information, Sergey Brin noted that "perhaps now the principled approach makes more sense." Google executives admitted the company compromised its principles by censoring Google China. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ==> Sergey Brin In Washington http://www.searchreturn.com/digest/refs070.shtml Essentials: Google executives feel strongly about Net Neutrality, and Sergey Brin headed for Washington to argue their point to lawmakers whose telecommunications reform bill is headed for a vote in the U.S. House of representatives. "The only way you can have a fast lane that is useful, is if there are slow lanes," he told reporters after a visit with Arizona Senator John McCain. The important issue here, is that while Google and other search companies can pay a premium for unfettered access, search users following listings will have trouble accessing sites hosted where access is slow. This threatens the search advertising industry to the degree that slow listings impedes user experience. It's no wonder companies such as Google that built (and Google is driving) the new text-based online advertising media are fighting for legislation to protect Net Neutrality for consumers. Sergey Brin, unfortunately, chose to wear unsuitable attire for impressing Washington, though he admits Google is learning how better to appeal to lawmakers. It's also *very* unfortunate that regular citizens cannot seem to dress in any way they choose without their dress potentially influencing the outcome when arguing important issues with government officials present. Brin noted that he was unsure how "McCain will come out on the issue." ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Tuned. Got feedback?: http://www.searchreturn.com/feedback.shtml Archives: http://www.searchreturn.com/digest-archive.shtml Alternate formats: http://www.searchreturn.com/info-formats.shtml Manage Subscriptions: http://www.searchreturn.com/help/manage-subs.shtml Problems unsubscribing? Contact the postmaster: mailto:postmaster@searchreturn.com Information on how to sponsor this publication: http://www.searchreturn.com/help/advertise.shtml Published by SearchReturn http://www.searchreturn.com Website Membership: http://www.searchreturn.com/register.shtml The contents of the digest do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SearchReturn or Disa Johnson. SearchReturn and Disa Johnson make no warranties, either expressed or implied, about the truth or accuracy of the contents of the SearchReturn Digest. Copyright 2006 Disa Johnson. All Rights Reserved. -----------------------------------------------------------------