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From: Retrograde <fungus@amongus.com.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Google Maps fake business reviews
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2024 23:56:07 -0000 (UTC)
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On 2024-10-03, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
> I tried to write a review once, when I was very happy with the service, 
> and google rejected it because it was too positive. I did not have the 
> time or energy to fight it, so I feel sorry for the business that never 
> got the review.

That's really pretty outrageous.

Similar, my spouse  went to look up a hotel I know and have used.  Not shown on
Google.  I went to Google, and it appeared.  Those fuckers show you not
what you want to see but what they have been paid to let you see.

The internet is a failure.