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Back when I was in college google stole the ad money my website had generated. They let me run ads for months, but when I went to check out they accused me of c
by tedivm 7y ago
Back when I was in college google stole the ad money my website had generated. They let me run ads for months, but when I went to check out they accused me of click fraud. No recourse, no customer service, and absolutely no respect from Google about this.
Even now, more than a decade later, I refuse to use many Google services (such as their cloud) because I know they built part of their business by stealing from people like me.
- erikpukinskis 7y agoDid you consider seeking recourse in court at the time? I wonder if a wave of lawsuits or even small court claims would tip the incentives for Google to create a proper system for contesting. I wonder if you could file a complaint today in small claims. Do you have any records from the time?
- tjpnz 7y agoI've often wondered what would happen if someone were to try that. I suspect it would result in Google hell banning you from all of their services in perpetuity, just like they do to people who attempt to dispute a credit card charge.