Posted on 06/29/2014 7:26:12 PM PDT by Kaslin
Google is taking a Bloomberg inspired step toward “curbing gun violence”. Once again demonstrating the level of ignorance that is prevalent in liberal corporate settings, the software company has decided to expand their ban on firearm-related content. Breitbart reported:
According to Google Support's "Dangerous Products or Services" page, the company "[wants] to keep people safe both online and offline, so [they] won't allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury."
Right. Google (ya know, the company that tracks your every move online) is trying to keep us safe. God bless those left coast liberals who are suddenly embracing the manipulative power of big business. Of course Google seems woefully ignorant of the fact that such “dangerous” items, actually keep many people safe every day. . I understand it could be chalked up to a difference in corporate culture, but I would encourage Google to promote safety and concealed carry classes if they are serious about keeping people safe offline.
The tech giant also decided that such a ban would be ineffective if utilized exclusively against firearms… Which is why they have embraced the idea of expanding their policy to include accessories, ammunition, magazines, clips, scopes, attachments, slings, et al.
Also included is a ban on ads for "any part or component that's necessary to the function of a gun or intended for attachment to a gun." This covers "gun scopes, ammunition, ammunition clips or belts."
Whew… I know I feel safer, don’t you? I mean, clearly the lack of advertising on firearm-related accessories will cut down on all those Chicago drive bys. Right? Apparently, this is the culture of California Leftists and liberal corporatism… Guns are bad. The only use for a firearm is to promote inexplicable violence and oppression. Those who own, handle, or carry firearms are merely psychopaths waiting for an excuse to unleash a wave of bloody violence at unsuspecting victims…
Well, unless we’re talking about cops, or Bloomberg’s body guards. Those guys are obviously special. The rest of you commoners, however, aren’t responsible enough to be exposed to an advertisement for a hunting scope from Cabela’s while surfing the interwebs.
So, what’s the solution? Boycott Google?
I’m generally not a fan of boycotts. Besides, Google is a pretty intuitive and helpful product. I mean, sure, I find it kinda creepy when my phone alerts me to head out for work because there’s some traffic issues (I never told it where I work, or what route I like to take… It just picked up on those details while it spied on me through my android phone). But, overall, the company has opened the web to limitless possibilities. The dissemination of information is in a renaissance never before seen in human history; and companies like Google are largely responsible for the facilitation of such an environment.
And yet, Google manages to be that neighbor who has every tool you ever need – while still being the most obnoxious human being in the cul-de-sac. He might have that reverse-thread bolt, specialty vice grips, or that silly tool used to remove oil filters… but you just can’t quite get past his Obama bumper sticker and inappropriate political jokes about John Boehner (actually, some of those are kinda funny). So the question is, how much do you really need what Google has to offer?
Google has declared a war on gun owners, the firearm industry, and related self-defense products. Because, obviously, a defenseless population will be much safer, right? Bing, on the other hand, has no such restrictions. So, go ahead… Bing away. But don’t expect to cut Google out of your life completely.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go add the text of the Second Amendment to my automated signature in Gmail.
I use https://www.ixquick.com, the world’s most private search engine.
I highly recommend it.
I can’t completely eliminate Google FRom my life, but I am working on it!
Although I find Google’s action pathetic, we must remember that they are a PRIVATE COMPANY.
If one truly believes in a free market society (as I do), one would support their right to run their business as they please.
One can protest or use a different search engine, but Google has a right to do this. It’s disappointing, but they have a right. They’ll definitely lose customers because of this, but unfortunately they’ll survive.
How to change the default search engines used by Firefox
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/software/3447281/edit-default-search-engines-on-firefox/
I use Bing.
Breitbart appears to be way off.
http://bearingarms.com/breaking-google-really-change-gun-advertising-policies/
I propose a law that will limit Google to operating one hour per day. Any further than that shall incur a fine of 1,000,000,000 per minute.
Who needs China to muzzle Google...
There is Dogpile.
Use Dogpile.
Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel.
How do we know the 'alternatives' are not really Google® wearing a mask?
No one knows you're a dog on the 'net...
How do we know the 'alternatives' are not really Google® wearing a mask?
No one knows you're a dog on the 'net...
“And yet, Google manages to be that neighbor who has every tool you ever need – while still being the most obnoxious human being in the cul-de-sac”
There is not a single liberal that knows the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver.
soooo,
just do not use google.
Duck duck go. No tracking and great search engine
IxQuick
DuckDuckGo
Bing
StartPage
Qwant
I’m sure there’s more.
Agreed.
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