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I said nothing about not blaming the original sites. Only that Google is responsible for the effects of their service.

• Goronmon 12y ago
  Only that Google is responsible for the effects of their service. To a limit though, right? I mean, you wouldn't expect Google to be sued because someone bombed a location they got directions to via Google Maps. So, why in this case are they any more responsible?
  • gress 12y ago
    Certainly there are limits. That's why it is an issue for courts and legislatures to decide what they should be. My argument is simply that it's entirely appropriate for courts to decide based on the social harms and that 'it's just an algorithm' is utterly irrelevant.
    • chrismcb 12y ago
      So google shouldn't index public newspapers?
      • gress 12y ago
        How does that follow from 'it's up to the courts to decide what is harmful'?