[daveheq]

I don't know why this ranked here. This is an overly-simolistic cynical take on SEO and search engines. Get into detail, state examples supporting your assertions. Sure search engines make money on junk SEO, but it's not their primary motivator and at least Google works to diminish junk SEO. Their product just does better and makes more money on quality content; Google knows this and it's why they're still the top player in the game.