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It's pretty understandable that they'd get flagged for the word as a result of oversimplified heuristics. However, it should also be expected that there'd be an
by _bxg1 7y ago
It's pretty understandable that they'd get flagged for the word as a result of oversimplified heuristics. However, it should also be expected that there'd be an appeals process for (inevitable) mistakes like this. But of course Google declines to put any effort into that sort of thing, so here we are.
- ajross 7y agoFrom the article it doesn't look like an appeal was even attempted, though. In fact, it doesn't even look like the journalist herself tried to get a statement from Google before publishing. Also, it's worth pointing out that the headline is wrong. The cafe wasn't "banned", Google rejected an ad purchase. I think it's very reasonable to ding Google on bad customer service where they won't provide it. But you still need to ask for that service first.
- closetohome 7y agoI was heavily downvoted for pointing out more or less the same thing. Seems someone wants to maintain the appearance of it being a reputable source.
- yodon 7y agoMore likely you were downvoted both there and here for complaining about downvoting. If you post on HN, you will occasionally get downvoted for reasons you don't understand. Don't complain and don't try to tell people why you were getting downvoted. The former just annoys everyone, and the later is often comically incorrect in misunderstanding and leads to more aggressive downvoting.
- closetohome 7y ago> DON't cOMPlaIN aNd doN't tRY To TEll pEoPLe Why YOu WEre GeTTinG dOWnvOted