[RobLach]

> A small logo at the bottom of the website doesn't seem like much to ask for.

"ask for" is not what's happening.

What's happening is that Google had a private discussion about it and determined the issue should be squashed before it would be discussed in the public.

To that effect, I feel the suggestion to remove Google's branding would actually be disingenuous as Google has complete control over Go and you should volunteer your time knowing that.