[volongoto]

I'm not young and I remember the times when Google replaced Alta Vista and then Hotmail (and released Wave).

I don't think people forgot about those days, but mostly think that the Google they liked has kicked the bucket. (Google's motto was "Don't be evil" those days, remember? It was removed from the code of conduct in 2018).

I think today, Google (together with Facebook and friends) is actively harming the open internet we loved. So, yes, we see what Google has replaced, but I don't think that is enough to worship a corporation forever.

[Crash0v3rid3]

Don't be evil was never removed from their code of conduct, it's literally the last line: https://abc.xyz/investor/other/google-code-of-conduct/

Why does this keep getting spread?

[volongoto]

I stand corrected. Wikipedia says "In April 2018, the motto was removed from the code of conduct's preface and retained in its last sentence." Thank you.

But I think my point remains valid. Google's "attitude" changed dramatically in the recent years and we are just responding to that.

[mav3rick]

Clearly shows you bought false information on HN without making your own opinion.