Comments on: What Eric Schmidt Really Said; Five Google Statements Translated

By: Google and the Parable of the Turkey | Blogging

Google and the Parable of the Turkey | Blogging — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:18:28 +0000

[...] the company has laid the groundwork for changing its strategy; in the wickedly funny What Eric Schmidt Really Said; Five Google Statements Translated on Marketing Pilgrim, Andy Beal points out that, for example, Google has backed away from its [...]

By: Mike Morabito

Mike Morabito — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:41:19 +0000

Thanks Andy, the “don’t be evil” mantra of Google I actually like but it seems that when people see Google acting as a privately held capitalist company they equate that with evil. I however think that Google is a pretty darn good company considering how they could be with the amount of information they have access to.

I got a really good understanding about the motives of Google from watching the Google Developer conference keynote from this year’s conference. The speaker (I forget his name) said that basically Google gives away so many products online for free because simply the more people that are on the web the more money Google makes because they are the biggest player on the web. I don’t have a problem with that.

It’s win/win for the company and the users.

However, making a public code of conduct of “Don’t be evil” or even “Do unto others…” is dangerous because people expect you to follow your own code of conduct from their perspective. I think “Don’t be evil” is (or should be) a goal for googlers to aim at while being transparent that all people make mistakes. Furthermore, I think its cool that they make that part of their internal discussions and practices (albeit imperfect). Do you agree?

Also, is there a difference between acting in the company’s best interest and acting evil in your mind?

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By: Eva White

Eva White — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:38:09 +0000

Amazing. Really well put. I am actually feeling sorry for Eric. Eva White's last blog post..Canada’s Apology To The Indian People

By: Kaila Colbin

Kaila Colbin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:45:37 +0000

Hi Andy,

This was a great read, but the main reason for my comment is to let you know how much I enjoyed your reply to Goran!

It’s nice to know you’re not trying to be anyone other than who you are…

Cheers,
Kaila

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By: Sean Maguire

Sean Maguire — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:32:34 +0000

“…sometimes CEO’s just click into “spin” mode.”

You mean like – when they wake up in the morning?

This is a great post. AMD is to Intel as Yahoo is to Google. Intel has always kept AMD in a nice little box, almost entirely controlling the level of market share they can have to prevent monopoly and anti-trust suits. I’ve seen it first hand.

Unlike Goran, I much prefer you do the thinking for me. I sometimes get a headache trying to decipher what CEO’s are really saying. This way I can sit back and drink my triple venti latte’ and enjoy my morning read. Plus – you’re spot on.

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:53:17 +0000

@Goran – you hit the nail on the head. If you want to read plain, vanilla reports, Reuters is your best bet. If you want opinionated reporting–which you can agree or disagree with–then please subscribe to Marketing Pilgrim…we won’t disappoint you!

By: Edi Budimilic

Edi Budimilic — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:14:35 +0000

I agree with Goran but anyhow, we don’t know sh** about their true goals.

By: Goran

Goran — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:59:22 +0000

Considering the “don’t be evil” debate. I would say you on the other hand are evil. This article is a reflection of jealousy, and hatred towards Google and mister Schmidt. You deliver this messages to your readers, as if You do not want them to have their own opinion, saying, you do the hard work, so we don’t have to. I believe this is a poor attempt at trying to shape the opinion of your valued readers.

Best regards

By: PS3

PS3 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:48:51 +0000

“The goal of the company….is to change the world”!

Google = God ?

By: Keylogger Guy

Keylogger Guy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:50:04 +0000

Yahoo is needed Google. Just to prevent everybody to shout: Hey, it’s monopoly!
Nice translations.

By: Google…Microsoft for a new generation « BrandDunk

Google…Microsoft for a new generation « BrandDunk — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:37:28 +0000

[...] answers into their true meaning. A few of the better excerpts are below, and here is the link to read the entire piece. The scary thing is how spot on Andy’s translation was of [...]

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:44:38 +0000

@Nicole – yeah, I hate to pick on him–he’s a nice guy–but sometimes CEO’s just click into “spin” mode.

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:38:04 +0000

Andy, poor Eric does not stand a chance before you! Great post.