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Antitrust in US seems more and more of a joke for every new one. First few literally broke apart big companies, then we have Microsoft with “just don’t make IE
by siwakotisaurav 1y ago
Antitrust in US seems more and more of a joke for every new one.
First few literally broke apart big companies, then we have Microsoft with “just don’t make IE default browser” and now basically nothing for google, forget selling off chrome now, not even banned from making search deals, just “maybe in a few years perhaps reconsider the search deals? Totally non binding tho”
- thfuran 1y agoGoogle should be forced to spin off advertising.
- bitpush 1y agoThis is the kind of knee-jerk reaction that causes lawsuits to fail. There's always nuance, and if you're not willing to be detailed, dont be surprised when things dont go your way.
- thfuran 1y agoThat's the nuanced compromise. What should really happen is statutorily banning accepting remuneration for displaying or delivering third-party advertisement.
- bitpush 1y ago> What should really happen is statutorily banning accepting remuneration for displaying or delivering third-party advertisement For Google, or for everyone? Like Apple shouldnt be allowed by get money for Ads on AppStore?
- thfuran 1y agoEveryone. It wouldn't be legal to make the law only apply to Google in any case.
- bitpush 1y agoI see. So you're saying advertisement as a practice should be abolished in the US? That seems .. not ideal outcome? If you have a company/product/service, how would you attract customers?
- xigoi 1y ago> If you have a company/product/service, how would you attract customers? By offering a good product that people will happily recommend to others.
- fsflover 1y agoRelated discussions: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43595269 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43595269 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22662856 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22662856