Does MSN Beta make 'Content King' Again?

A switch back to the good old days...

[nzmatt]

The MSN Beta algo’ seems to place great emphasis on content - as apposed to linking, site’s age, and duplicate content.

Is the Beta algo' going to remain like this or will it change to become more complicated/contrived like some other engines are at present?

[steveb]

MSNbeta doesn't even pay attention to content, unless you consider domain name "content".

Unfortunately no engine of this generation can or should rate page "content" since it can't recognize quality from jumbles of keywords.

[vabtz]

- I agree it is looking at content more
- I agree it gives spammy results, at least in my area
- its a beta so of course it is likely to change