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Google in Trouble for Suggesting Illegal Software

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the we-should-start-a-google-lawsuits-topic dept.

JehCt writes "Google is being sued over the 'suggest' feature built into its latest toolbar. InfoWorld reports: 'ServersCheck, a small company that makes network monitoring software,' is complaining that, 'If ServersCheck is entered, Google generates suggested search terms such as serverscheck crack, serverscheck pro crack and serverscheck keygen which lead to pirated software.' In an apparent public relations blunder, Google claimed to have no way of filtering suggestions. However, Google can and does filter because the toolbar won't provide suggestions for keywords like 'porn'."

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  1. Why are they suing Google? by Ant+P. · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...when Google just brought to their attention that certain websites were pirating their software and offered to list each of those sites for them?

  2. Re:No leg to stand on? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Maybe Google should just filter out "ServersCheck".

  3. that's crazy talk! by moochfish · · Score: 5, Funny

    You don't see France suing over this!

  4. Re:No leg to stand on? by LunaticTippy · · Score: 5, Funny
    Because moderators believe in hope, however ill conceived it may be.

    I hope I get mod point s again soon.
    I hope I don't get metamodded for moderation abuse.
    I hope this comment doesn't get modded down.
    I hope that was the preview button.

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    Man, you really need that seminar!
  5. Re:ethicitimacy or moritimacy? by mrchaotica · · Score: 3, Funny

    Bah -- Pwned by etymology!

    Well, fine then. I take issue with the choice of the word "legitimate!"

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  6. A very simple solution: by mdomb529 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Google can just filter all hits that involve the term "ServersCheck."