Re:Google is not a search engine, but an ad engine
by feanaro on Sunday December 15, 2019 @12:53PM
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Yes, I personally like that if it means a single corporation isn't spying on me and trying to acquire all of my personal data in a single silo. Paying for it would also allow companies in this space to innovate more easily.
Re:Google is not a search engine, but an ad engine
by Alex3917 on Sunday December 15, 2019 @11:09AM
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> Do you like paying for your search engine, Gmail, maps, and more?
These services could still all be free because they could sell their ad space to AdWords. What it would mean though is that other email / maps / video services would be able to compete, as would other ad networks.
Re:Google is not a search engine, but an ad engine
by scarface74 on Sunday December 15, 2019 @12:39PM
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There is a lack of competition in email providers?
You would also be better off as a business to build your brand outside of YouTube even if you did use it for hosting.
Re:Google is not a search engine, but an ad engine
by BlueTemplar on Sunday December 15, 2019 @12:10PM
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Ads, by definition, end up costing more overall. Some might say that ads at least provide a worthwhile service, but IMHO both online and offline apps are just enabling waste at this point.
And how would splitting off AdWords be good for the consumer? Do you like paying for your search engine, Gmail, maps, and more?