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(Unverified)Nov 16th 2005 11:12PM

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It's not about being a fan of Google's. I'm simply pointing out a reality: Google's gain inevitably means someone else's loss. While it's not quite a zero-sum game, the fact is that dollars spent on Google, whether for advertising or other purposes, are dollars that won't be spent elsewhere. And classified listings posted on Google are ads that won't be placed elsewhere. It doesn't mean Google's doing anything wrong; they're just being competitive. Personally, I'd like to see companies like Craigslist (and even my local newspaper) survive, but the onus will really be on them to remain relevant and competitive, and if Google Base is a success, that's going to be a real challenge.

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