Google's Silent Monopoly

An anonymous reader writes "Isaac Garcia from Central Desktop Blog writes, 'How much does Google pay *itself* to claim the top ad position for searches relevant to its own products? Google holds the top advertisement (Adword) slot for the following key words: intranet, spreadsheet, documents, calendar, word processor, email, video, instant messenger, blog, photo sharing, online groups, maps, start page, restaurants, dining, and books... ...if you are trying to advertise a product that is competitive to Google, then you'll never be able to receive the Top Ad Position, no matter how much money you bid and spend. How different is it than MSFT placing its products (Internet Explorer) in a premium marketing position (embedded in the OS)?'"

Comments

so slashdot can decide which stories they choose?

[tronicum]

thats an evil monopoly!

Overlooking the obvious...

[__aaclcg7560]

Maybe you need to find a product or service that doesn't compete with Google Enterprises?

Re:Google *does* pay itself.

[UbuntuDupe]

And when I **** my wife, I'm denying myself the revenue of a third-party john who might have rented her for that slot. Thus, in a very real sense, I pay the same rate as everyone else.

Re:Google *does* pay itself.

[lastchance_000]

No. Since you're married, you pay much, much more.

Re:Google *does* pay itself.

[pdabbadabba]

That sounds ridiculous, but its true, really. Opportunity cost. Bet you didn't know that about your wife. :)

Re:Google *does* pay itself.

[Anonymous Coward]

Strange. When I **** your wife, I don't pay anything. I think you're getting ripped off.

Re:How about Google isn't an Illegal Monopoly?

[heinousjay]

Obviously the answer would be to force Microsoft to advocate for its competitors. Nothing else makes sense.