mack - 9:58 pm on Jul 4, 2006 (gmt 0)

Suppose MSFT makes it so when you try to go to Google.com (using windows and or IE) an error message appears, or you have to click 4-5 different things to reach it? What would you say then?

A very different situation. With MS you are using a tool that is designed to allow you to a access websites.. You do not make any agreement with Google to deliver traffic.

> No-one is entitled to free traffic, there is no agreement between Google and a site owner. Actually, there probably is - at least in English law. A contract exists - even if you don't know about it, much less sign anything - if one party performs a service for a consideration by another.

That's like demanding a link partner does not remove your link. It amounts to pretty much the same thing.

Mack.