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> Then why did the competitors, including the top competitors in terms of revenue, sign up to be part of the consortium? They don't have a choice. Either they

> Then why did the competitors, including the top competitors in terms of revenue, sign up to be part of the consortium? They don't have a choice. Either they join the cartel or they watch their ads vanish entirely[0] from the most popular browser. I don't think this is an either/or thing. Google is doing something with positive externalities. But it also so happens to align 100% with their commercial interests. [0] edit: "entirely" is hyperbole. But even a low percentage is worth giving in for.

lern_too_spel 9y ago
> Either they join the cartel or they watch their ads vanish entirely[0] from the most popular browser. Why do you think they didn't want to join? They get the same benefits as Google and the Internet at large. I'm having a hard time following your logic for why this is Google attacking its competitors if its competitors are unaffected by the change.