I think we're talking about different concepts, and yes, inclusion of these words does not appear to have been a factor. What I'm referring to is a belief held

I think we're talking about different concepts, and yes, inclusion of these words does not appear to have been a factor. What I'm referring to is a belief held by some that words such as 'free' ae interpreted by google as meaning the page is lower quality content, spammy in some way, and is this results in demotion.