A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
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A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
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Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#2Interesting story on how search engine "flaws" (or limitations) reward bullying.
From the story, it seems like sites like GetSatisfaction, ComplaintsBoard etc. don't use nofollow on links in user-generated content. 'nofollow' should mitigate the SEO impact and I'm surprised that the sites aren't doing this.
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#3The reporter doesn't seem to understand that Google search is a search engine not some sort of recommendation engine - the results should only be influenced by relevance imv.
Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#4Amusing:
"Which gets to the real impediment to capitalism, Borker-style, and the reason it is unlikely to catch on: it is physically exhausting. Mr. Borker typically works from about 10 a.m. until 5 the next morning, spending much of that time feuding with unhappy customers. He describes this grueling regimen of confrontation with a heaviness that is enough to make you want to give him a hug.
“I’m sure this is taking a toll on my health,” he complains. “I probably won’t live as long as you.”"
Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#5That guy's like the opposite of Zappos' Tony Hsieh and his odds of a big exit for his company (or any long term profit after lawsuits, etc.) are also the opposite.
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#6The reporter doesn't seem to understand that Google search is a search engine not some sort of recommendation engine - the results should only be influenced by relevance imv.
I'm sure the average internet user might not understand the difference either and rely on a site's Google ranking to reflect the credibility and reliability of a website.
Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#7Interesting story on how search engine "flaws" (or limitations) reward bullying. From the story, it seems like sites like GetSatisfaction, ComplaintsBoard etc. don't use nofollow on links in user-generated content. 'nofollow' should mitigate the SEO impact and I'm surprised that the sites aren't doing this.
Agreed. That's an easy change that those websites should consider adding.
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#8Where's Anonoymous when you need them?
Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#9Interesting story on how search engine "flaws" (or limitations) reward bullying. From the story, it seems like sites like GetSatisfaction, ComplaintsBoard etc. don't use nofollow on links in user-generated content. 'nofollow' should mitigate the SEO impact and I'm surprised that the sites aren't doing this.
Although, if google had an algorithm to account for the quality of reviews, not having a no follow, and having the ranking be a function of total number of reviews, and average feedback score, wouldn't be bad either.
Re: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web
#10The reporter doesn't seem to understand that Google search is a search engine not some sort of recommendation engine - the results should only be influenced by relevance imv.
I'm sure the average internet user might not understand the difference either and rely on a site's Google ranking to reflect the credibility and reliability of a website.
But you're both wrong.
In a search for "designer sunglasses", a reputable site is more relevant than a scam site.
It's Google that has to change, not the user.