[RexRollman]

I think Google is trying to inflate its G+ numbers in order to seem competitive with Facebook, so its basically a dick-size contest with users getting caught in the middle.

[raverbashing]

This is a very accurate description

Of course, for the people that matter (especially advertisers) can see through it.

Some content producers are already moving away from YT, at the same time AdSense is the one that still pays the best.

[saraid216]

Since you seem to have insider information, can you tell us if this is actually a push from Larry Page or if it is from Vic Gundotra?

[raverbashing]

What inside information? I'm basing this on information from the outside, on people that monetize videos and content.

About your question, I would answer based on who's the boss of whom.

[skj]

I believe the GP was being ironic. Since, without insider information, your "accuracy" claim seems like jaded opinion.

[raverbashing]

Yeah, I forgot HN commenters want things with proof even when it's glaring obvious what's happening.

[vdaniuk]

Appeal to common sense is an informal logical fallacy so you could try to up your argumentation instead of complaining about HN commenters.

[rhizome]

But they have to do things to make them seem competitive with FB, because FB and G have a huge common denominator: NASDAQ.