When searching for the word “Jew” on Google, you might now notice a note up top which reads, “Offensive Search Results […] We’re disturbed about these results as well. Please read our note here.” In the note, the company explains, “Our search results are generated completely objectively and are independent of the beliefs and preferences of those who work at Google.”
Apparently, The ADL has also issued a statement on the subject.
Wow… Talk about making a dent. I’m curious as to why the Wikipedia article has dropped down to the third link, however. Are we being punished for—ahem—”abusing the algorithm” and drawing Google such bad heat? If so, oh the hypocrisy!
[Update] It’s back up to #2. The issue (sans mention of the Jooglebomb) is also reported on in today’s Times of India. Man… Why’s Weinstock gettin’ so much press? Skeet! Skeet! Skeet!
Google’s founder, Sergey Brin, himself a Jew, told Reuters today, “I certainly am very offended by the site, but the objectivity of our rankings is one of our very important principles. […] We don’t let our personal views — religious, political, ethical or otherwise — affect our results.”