Right. It's reasonable to question a claim if someone has a vested interest in the outcome, but Baidu's future is looking pretty secure no matter what interface

Right. It's reasonable to question a claim if someone has a vested interest in the outcome, but Baidu's future is looking pretty secure no matter what interface people prefer for their searches. Researchers definitely have biases, but I would much rather hear an educated opinion from a researcher who has chosen to dedicate time and thought into a subject than almost anybody else.