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Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram * 1
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Google’s Downranking of Independent Websites: A Crisis of Ethics and the Internet’s Future

Recent changes to Google’s algorithm have caused alarm among independent website owners and small businesses. Reports indicate that these changes downrank smaller websites, forcing them to pay for higher visibility—a move that not only concentrates power but also threatens the diversity of the internet itself. This shift invites scrutiny, not just from a technical or economic perspective but from a moral and spiritual one, guided by the ethical principles of major world religions.

The Consequences of Google’s Policies

    Reduced Diversity of Information
    By favoring large, well-funded entities, these algorithm updates threaten to homogenize the internet. This undermines its original purpose: a decentralized platform for diverse voices and perspectives.
    Economic Hardship for Small Entities
    Independent websites and small businesses rely heavily on organic search traffic for survival. Downranking them creates a pay-to-play environment that could drive many out of existence.
    Erosion of Trust
    The perception of manipulation in search rankings for profit damages public trust in Google as a fair and unbiased gateway to information.

Ethical Perspectives from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

    Judaism
    The Jewish tradition emphasizes tzedek (justice) and warns against practices that distort fairness. The Talmud teaches, “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality.” Downranking independent websites while favoring those who can pay would likely fall into the category of unjust practices.
    Christianity
    Christian teachings, centered on fairness and concern for the vulnerable, denounce greed and exploitation. The Bible reminds us that “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). Prioritizing profit over equitable treatment contravenes these values.
    Islam
    Islam explicitly forbids riba (usury) and condemns practices that unjustly concentrate wealth or harm the community. The Qur’an states, “Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:188). Forcing smaller entities to pay for visibility aligns with exploitative behavior, which is clearly haram (forbidden).

A Moral Judgment: Haram or Halal?

While I am not a Mufti, nor a certified religious authority, analyzing this situation through the lenses of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic ethics leads to one unavoidable conclusion:
This move by Google is haram (forbidden) and unethical.

It prioritizes greed over justice, undermines trust in a shared global resource, and exploits the vulnerable for profit. The “world brain” that is the internet must serve humanity equitably, not as a tool for the rich and powerful to dominate at the expense of the many.
A Call for Justice and Accountability

This issue transcends technical debates; it strikes at the heart of our shared values. The internet should be a place of fairness and opportunity for all. We must hold corporations like Google accountable to ensure that this global resource reflects principles of justice, fairness, and equity, as upheld by the great traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

May the Sword of Justice prevail over greed and exploitation.

God says:

“That is indeed what I ruled to Asante. Haram.”











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Edited by Asante (01/13/25 04:34 PM)

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: Asante] * 2
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The search function has completely replaced my need to use google.

Thanks Ythan!


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Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Psalm 12:6
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Hebrews 11:3
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: Shiithead] * 3
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I only use the duck


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For most of the normies out there, an operating system is just a bootloader for Google Chrome.

And I don't know what the mantis is praying for
But he's probably just thanking the Lord
That he don't live in a home
And he don't got a phone
And he don't sit around all angry and bored
(He's just a bug)

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: gopher] * 2
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This isn’t really anything new. I’ve been paying for SEO services for the last 15 years. Gotta pay to play.


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Sometimes you just have to shut up and color!
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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: gopher] * 1
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on google, forums like shroomery and dmtnexus show up before resource databases like erowid or psychonautwiki. but the more popular forums like reddit and quora show up first.


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knock a hoe out this dimension, continue my ascension
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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: OLDDAD77]
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Mwj12977 said:
Gotta pay to play.



How fair is that to Africa? :childsoldier:


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personal empowerment for the world

Onehomemission.org
truly make a difference

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: Asante]
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Asante said:
Mwj12977 said:
Gotta pay to play.



How fair is that to Africa? :childsoldier:


I don’t sell or buy anything from local militias in Africa. Not really following how the “gotta pay to play” comment is unfair to Africa?


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Sometimes you just have to shut up and color!
~CMS Wilbur

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: OLDDAD77]
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if you make the internet, pay to play, you are shutting out the poor selectively, the people who would benefit the most from an internet connection.

You take people having sufficient funds as a given. That is not the case in most of the world.


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Omnicyclion.org
personal empowerment for the world

Onehomemission.org
truly make a difference

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: OLDDAD77]
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Mwj12977 said:
This isn’t really anything new. I’ve been paying for SEO services for the last 15 years. Gotta pay to play.


With the advent of AI people are finding it even harder to rank legitimate pages even with SEO. AI is shit bombing so many forced search scrolling events as Google has taken away pages numbers. The shittification of Google is reaching epic proportions. They seem to have forgotten that no one is too big to fail.


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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: Asante]
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Asante said:
if you make the internet, pay to play, you are shutting out the poor selectively, the people who would benefit the most from an internet connection.

You take people having sufficient funds as a given. That is not the case in most of the world.


Ah, gotcha. I suppose I’m guilty of taking first world luxuries for granted.


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The Hitchikers Guide to the Shroomery

Sometimes you just have to shut up and color!
~CMS Wilbur

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: Northerner]
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Northerner said:
Mwj12977 said:
This isn’t really anything new. I’ve been paying for SEO services for the last 15 years. Gotta pay to play.


With the advent of AI people are finding it even harder to rank legitimate pages even with SEO. AI is shit bombing so many forced search scrolling events as Google has taken away pages numbers. The shittification of Google is reaching epic proportions. They seem to have forgotten that no one is too big to fail.


Aren't they also about to be forced to sell chrome as part of an antitrust case?


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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: spirit_shadow]
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spirit_shadow said:
Northerner said:
Mwj12977 said:
This isn’t really anything new. I’ve been paying for SEO services for the last 15 years. Gotta pay to play.


With the advent of AI people are finding it even harder to rank legitimate pages even with SEO. AI is shit bombing so many forced search scrolling events as Google has taken away pages numbers. The shittification of Google is reaching epic proportions. They seem to have forgotten that no one is too big to fail.


Aren't they also about to be forced to sell chrome as part of an antitrust case?


That's dumb imo as chrome is based off chromium anyone could just make their own version of chromium and Google could just create a new chromium browser and call it some other metal like steel


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For most of the normies out there, an operating system is just a bootloader for Google Chrome.

And I don't know what the mantis is praying for
But he's probably just thanking the Lord
That he don't live in a home
And he don't got a phone
And he don't sit around all angry and bored
(He's just a bug)

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: gopher]
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The most annoying thing was the day I googled how to clean chrome cause my bike was dirty

And I got pages and pages of anti-malware results ugghh I hate when they name tech names regular object names


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For most of the normies out there, an operating system is just a bootloader for Google Chrome.

And I don't know what the mantis is praying for
But he's probably just thanking the Lord
That he don't live in a home
And he don't got a phone
And he don't sit around all angry and bored
(He's just a bug)

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Re: Google vs. Shroomery.org: Haram [Re: gopher]
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gopher said:
The most annoying thing was the day I googled how to clean chrome cause my bike was dirty

And I got pages and pages of anti-malware results ugghh I hate when they name tech names regular object names


:ilold:


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High as hell and low as heaven will go.....(this account is automated, all posts related to illegal activities or advice thereof are strictly from numerous online sites and are for informational purposes only)- Circa 2011
Ban lotto

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