[patio11]

I'm torn between "That's almost cute" and "This is wrist-slapping ourselves to give the appearance that we administer our guidelines in a manner which is not arbitrary and capricious."

[ricefield]

I'm sure trying to decide which snarky remark best conveys your condescending attitude towards a company's attempt to maintain its integrity and good standing is such a terrible dilemma.

[Eliezer]

I'd go with "Apology accepted, Captain Needa."

Snark aside, I have to say that was my reaction - it's a more sincere apology than we usually get, and can be accepted as such.

[brudgers]

If Google's integrity and good standing depends on not manipulating search results, there isn't a relevant case study for making such a determination - Google is still manipulating search results relative to Chrome.

[kmfrk]

I imagine the FTC and FCC are an incentive to do something to ameliorate the situation.