[nickpyett]

Larry Page should step down as CEO.

It would never happen, as Google shares would drop like a bomb and give credence to the argument that the cloud isn't secure enough, but at least it would show that someone at Google cares.

It would create a landmark moment though; something that would spark more debate in both the media and with American politicians.

[nrmilstein]

Do you have evidence that Larry Page or Google knew about this? How is the CEO of Google stepping down an adequate reaction to a something that Google doesn't seem to be behind?

[nickpyett]

I'm not putting any responsibility on Google's CEO that he didn't ask for when he became CEO - he is ultimately responsible for the company's actions. Leaving that amount of user data open to attack is unforgivable, regardless of who is "behind this" or how much he knew.

Secondly, the alleged attack, however it happened, is not the reason he should step down. Larry Page stepping down is going to be really bad for Google, he is one of the finest entrepreneurs of our time, and a great technologist.

He should do it to send a message.

Will their ever be more evidence about what actually happened? Probably not, but a resignation by one of the most powerful CEOs in the world will get some serious attention in the wider debate on privacy.

But like I said, the share price probably comes first...

[caseydurfee]

Better yet: appoint a goat to be CEO and then ritually sacrifice it. Maybe write "Google Cares" on the side of the goat before killing it.

I guarantee that would spark some interesting debate!

[nickpyett]

"Google: Don't be evil, to goats"

Except that one we just killed. I think you're on to something.