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Anti-Obama Bloggers Claim Censorship

hypocritexposer

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Posted Aug 5, 08 7:25 PM CDT in Technology, Politics

(Newser) – A rash of bloggers running anti-Obama sites are charging that Google took away their soapboxes, the New York Sun reports. Many of their blogs were temporarily suspended, likely after being flagged as spam by Obama supporters. Google reactivated the conservative blogs the next day, but those involved are not satisfied with the company’s apparent lack of safeguards.

Google accepted the blame and said a malfunctioning spam filter caused the suspensions. "We have restored posting rights to the affected blogs, and it is very important to us that Blogger remain a tool for political debate and free expression," a spokesman explained.
Source: New York Sun


Google Will Have the President's Ear
Posted Jan 24, 09 5:30 AM CST in Politics, Technology

(Newser) – Google may be the company that needs to do the least searching for influence with the new president, reports the Los Angeles Times. The company was one of the biggest contributors to Barack Obama's candidacy, and four Google execs were on the transition team. The search giant's agenda—widening high-speed Internet access and pushing for network neutrality—also dovetails with Obama's positions.

Expansion of broadband and net neutrality, which bars companies from charging sites for faster delivery, are largely championed by consumer advocates, but some experts worry that the firm will start wielding undue influence. Others downplay such concerns, noting that Google competitor Microsoft, which has more than three times as many employees, gave even more money to the campaign and shouldn't have much trouble getting the president's ear either.
Source: Los Angeles Times
 
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