Clickfraud is OK

cldnails · 07-09-2006, 08:13 AM

This article was sent to me by a friend and I just had to share it with you guys if you haven't read it yet. It's from ZDNet and based on an interview with Google CEO in regards to clickfraud.

Apparently ClickFraud is ok, cause it will just work out. pfft As an advertiser and a publisher such comments out of a CEOs mouth just does not make me a happy person.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/micro-markets/index.php?p=219

Julie · 07-09-2006, 09:14 AM

He was talking about scenarios, not reality.

cldnails · 07-09-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie

He was talking about scenarios, not reality.

I do realize that Google is doing things to prevent and track clickfraud, so scenario, yes I understand. However, it just seems like such a nonchelaunt comment to make.

FiberGuy · 07-09-2006, 12:15 PM

It's easy to say "let it happen" when you directly benefit.

Perhaps we need to discern Google's *reality* and the world the webmaster lives in.

Fortunately, I operate in a niche market that doesn't benefit enough from PPC to buy in... I'm glad I don't have to concern myself with this stuff!

Cheers

vangogh · 07-09-2006, 01:21 PM

He's probably right and it will probably be seen as a cost of doing business, much like theft is seen as a cost of doing business for a retail store. Still it's a pretty cavalier attitude and not something I would expect or want a CEO to say.

cldnails · 07-09-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vangogh

He's probably right and it will probably be seen as a cost of doing business, much like theft is seen as a cost of doing business for a retail store. Still it's a pretty cavalier attitude and not something I would expect or want a CEO to say.

My point exactly!

usman · 07-09-2006, 03:46 PM

Google is online king, and will do everything to beat its competitors. Even continue to allow fraud adsense clicks