Probably the worst thing to happen to the web is the gradual degradation of Google's search engine. #
Ever since I started in tech, I assumed everyone was at least trying to move forward. Then it hit me, quite the opposite. The biggest companies monetize the de-upgrading of tech. #
Reminds me of that great Dale Bumpers interpretation of the great HL Mencken saying during Clinton's impeachment in 1999.#
When they say it's not about the money, it's about the money.#
When they say it's not about sex, it's about sex.#
Last update: Wednesday December 8, 2021; 6:12 PM EST.
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