It has become very bad; searching for something like an error message, the first result is SO and results 2-9 will be SO scrapers. Unlike say, Pinterest, I don

It has become very bad; searching for something like an error message, the first result is SO and results 2-9 will be SO scrapers. Unlike say, Pinterest, I don't see anything Google could gain from "condoning" these scraper sites. I feel it's 1. gradual ranking algorithm changes 2. succesful gaming.