mojo I like the article, good job.
I really think it’s true that Google will only respond to these problems once they see a hit in one thing, income. As mojo points out, there are plenty of good search engines out there. Google is not concerned that we aren’t making money, they still get theirs. So unless Google sees some type of drawback in their popularity, nothing will happen.
Management makes moves when the ballpark doesn’t sell out anymore….not when a team is losing…. long as the seats are full all is well in management land.
Start promoting other search engines. Ask.com even has a TV commercial suggesting that their results are “cleaner” than Googles.
I linked to your article, I will be adding my own version of your article if you don’t mind me running with your idea here.
Thanks