On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:04:05 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

> dsi1 wrote:
>
>> The great value in Google was that it was based on relevancy of the
>> sites to a specific search terms. I assume in the future, Google and
>> Yahoo result pages will mostly function as carriers of paid advertising
>> as the non-sponsored link lose more and more real estate. It was good
>> while it last, right?
>
> It lasted for a good long time, compared to its predecessors. I
> am very sad to see it deteriorating.

well, there are other search engines (not that i use them). i presume that
if google goes sufficiently cruddy, the magical invisible hand will reach
down and them a firm (but fair!) goosing.

your pal,
blake