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But does Google actually 'own' the index? Have they acted anticompetitively as far as that goes?

jfil 4 months ago | [–]

That's a very good question that few people consider. Here is the answer: https://knuckleheads.club/how-google-distorts-the-market/

rockinghigh 4 months ago | [–]

They own tons of engagement data associated with that index from being the default search engine on most devices.

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