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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What happened to don’t be evil?
Remember "don't be evil"? I bet Google doesn't.
"Don't be evil" was a good value. Google just didn't want to be bound by it.
Remember when Google's mantra was "Don't be evil" ???
"Don't be evil" was it? We came a long way from that...
"Don't be Evil" -> "Don't appear Evil"?
Then: "Don't be evil"Now: "Don't be good"
What happened to "Don't be evil"
Remember when Google's motto was "Do no evil". Did they get rid of that?
Google’s motto was don’t be evil, they’ve clearly changed their mind.