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Porn Site Sues Google Over Linked Images
Joel from Sydney writes "According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Google is being sued for copyright infringement by a Los Angeles-based porn site. The complaint revolves around Google's Image Search, which allegedly displays copyrighted pictures and links to unauthorised mirrors. The complaint also alleges that Google Search is providing 'links to password hacking sites that provide ways to gain illegal access to [the complainant's] website.' Where will it all end?
(Note: free registration may be required to view the article)." The same AP story is being carried by eWeek, no registration required. Reader Nath adds "Interesting that there's no Thank You from the site for the traffic that Google sends its way due to search hits; are these companies forgetting the important role that search engines play in their business?"
[EXT. The SHOPKEEP is ranting on the footpath of HIGHSTREET BLVD]
SK: Gaze into my well curtained windows! Feast your eyes on my glisteing wares! But not too closely!
HAPLESS CONSUMER: W00t! Check out those shiney trinkets!
[SK cracks HP over the head with something dense and blunt.]
HP: Ouch! That hurt! What was that for?!
SK: You were going to remember my goods for subliminal interjection in future purchasing decisions!
HP: That really hurt!!
GWB: Can I go now Shopkeep?
SK: You still here? Look! Oil! Right, now if you'd like to step into my place of business here we can start the transaction. Would you mind putting this blindfold on? Thanks. Now we have a 'break it and you buy it' policy, mind the foot-shaped step there. If I could just have your credit card? No worries, I'll just take it out of your pocket for you...