Google's 'Don't Be Evil' Motto

Comments reminisce about and criticize Google's abandonment of its former 'Don't be evil' motto, contrasting past ideals with perceived current unethical practices.

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Sample Comments

rubyfan Aug 14, 2017 View on HN

What happened to don’t be evil?

iczero Apr 28, 2021 View on HN

Remember "don't be evil"? I bet Google doesn't.

pydry Feb 17, 2022 View on HN

"Don't be evil" was a good value. Google just didn't want to be bound by it.

anonu Jul 4, 2020 View on HN

Remember when Google's mantra was "Don't be evil" ???

beryilma May 27, 2024 View on HN

"Don't be evil" was it? We came a long way from that...

nige123 Aug 8, 2020 View on HN

"Don't be Evil" -> "Don't appear Evil"?

bell-cot Jun 29, 2023 View on HN

Then: "Don't be evil"Now: "Don't be good"

kwhitefoot May 27, 2017 View on HN

What happened to "Don't be evil"

aeternum Feb 26, 2022 View on HN

Remember when Google's motto was "Do no evil". Did they get rid of that?

village-idiot Nov 30, 2018 View on HN

Google’s motto was don’t be evil, they’ve clearly changed their mind.