mann - 2:14 pm on May 15, 2012 (gmt 0)

While checking some sites links I found 50% free submission directories are out of G now. Will Google count such links in negative SEO or unnatural linking?

Does this means G! start preferring PAID directories over free directories so Webmaster or Website owner with huge budget can manipulate SERP?

Does G! indirectly start converting customers who use to use free directories to paid directories?