Re:Google is a monopoly. Breakup may be coming; what comes a...
by nhumrich on Friday August 16, 2024 @12:19AM
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Monopoly is not "large, even 100% market share".
Monopoly is when they use that market share to compete in _an entire different market_ without actually earning the "best" spot. Or using their dominance to prevent competition entirely from succeeding.
For example: Blocking all ad-tracking on its own browser, except ads purchased through its own ad network.
Remember, _you_ are not the customer of Google. You are the product. The ad companies are the customer. The market is not search: the market is ad sales.
Monopoly is when they use that market share to compete in _an entire different market_ without actually earning the "best" spot. Or using their dominance to prevent competition entirely from succeeding. For example: Blocking all ad-tracking on its own browser, except ads purchased through its own ad network. Remember, _you_ are not the customer of Google. You are the product. The ad companies are the customer. The market is not search: the market is ad sales.