This sent me over the edge. It forced the realization that Google does not make decisions based on users. I know, I know, obvious - but even though I "knew" tha

This sent me over the edge. It forced the realization that Google does not make decisions based on users. I know, I know, obvious - but even though I "knew" that, it had not clicked that obviously they would make decisions BAD for users. Google makes money from advertisers. They provide just enough service to users that does not send them away. And just enough to keep competitors at bay. As long as users don't leave they don't really care -they don't have to care. This is the way it is. If we want something different we need services not paid for by advertisers. (And no. While google exploits users one way, apple does another. Picking your poison is not a choice).