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Shylock might quibble about semantics.



Shylock might, but I don't. I actively give them money, there's no extra work on their end to monetize me. Giving them information means they need to monetize that information by selling it. I'm offering liquidity (cash). Tech support doesn't seem like too much to ask.

A pound of flesh is not liquid (actually, it's punitive on Antonio).


I've been reading Jaron Lanier's new Book: http://www.amazon.com/Who-Owns-Future-Jaron-Lanier/dp/145165...

Definitely worth a read for its input on this subject.

So, with respect to the idea of cash, I agree that Google should provide service, but from their perspective that would break their margins on this product.




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