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We expect them to filter spam and scams. If RT / Sputnik use SEO to target the keyword “Ukraine conflict”, it creates a worse experience for users. Right now R
by awb 5y ago
We expect them to filter spam and scams.
If RT / Sputnik use SEO to target the keyword “Ukraine conflict”, it creates a worse experience for users. Right now RT is not on the top page for that search term. I’m guessing that’s what they’re targeting.
If you search “rt Ukraine conflict”, the #1 result is RT. You can still easily find content you’re looking for.
It just won’t be part of those wide net searches I’m guessing.
- bobobob420 5y agoThey did not state anything about seo spam. You are just assuming. They stated they are down ranking domains associated with Russian disinformation, meaning they are censoring Russia. If it was SEO spam then the fix for that would benefit all of search. I highly doubt they care about that, they are introducing censorship by domain on the basis the content served by the domain is not correct. Very tricky to actually verify and sleazy
- awb 5y ago> If it was SEO spam then the fix for that would benefit all of search. SEO spammers co-opt legit techniques, so there’s no 1 size fits all solution. Google has to ban and penalize sites all the time.