[dj_mc_merlin]

Google shifts their algorithm also in response to people gaming it. Affiliate websites (such as this one) have been gaming the SEO system with AI/India-written articles for a long time. It seems the dude is honest and writes the content himself, but it is obviously nearly impossible to tell them apart, so they all get the chop. Sucks for him, but perhaps we're all better off.

[johnwdefeo]

I agree with this in concept, but it has been a bitter pill to see my site overtaken by scraper/outsourced content that I consider to be pure spam. Google doesn't always get it right (regardless of my own situation).

[dj_mc_merlin]

I'd feel the same. I manage a SEO-driven website too and know the struggle. Sadly, some business practices go out of style. Good luck with this and your future endeavours!

[johnwdefeo]

Thanks, likewise!