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That really depends - as you know Google's motto is "don't be evil". And it is apparent that the other american telcos don't share this motto. If Google manage
by fromhet 14y ago
That really depends - as you know Google's motto is "don't be evil". And it is apparent that the other american telcos don't share this motto.
If Google manages to stay not evil it is the only way they will be relevant in the future. I think it is possible, and it's the only way to survive competition.
- Tloewald 14y agoYeah google has a nice motto.
- mythz 14y agoIt's the worst company motto of all time! They seemingly can't make any pro-company decision without being accused of consorting with the Devil. In contrast everyone knows Apple just cares about Apple. Whenever they do something evil, it just gets labelled as "Oh, that's just Apple being Apple".
- nathansobo 14y agoI think Apple may end up eventually paying for their treachery.
- mythz 14y agoSomehow I don't think they're feeling it... It saw them from near-death to the worlds most valuable company - where one of their biggest problems now is what to do with their $115B in the bank.
- mag487 14y agoIt's an awesome motto that's served them extremely well. Google's ability to frame themselves as the "good guys" is the only real marketing advantage they have.
- mythz 14y agoSo it's their "motto advantage" that attracts everyone in using their services? I guess giving their services away for free doesn't count for anything?
- mag487 14y agoI wouldn't include their pricing structure as part of their marketing, though it doubtless attracts many users. (So do their algorithms, but those aren't included in their marketing, either.) And insofar as they have a reputation for giving away their services for free, that's a part of their heroic image.