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I don't know which I feel sadder: that I'm logged in a service which I did not agree for, or that I've lost will to try out anything from Google.

the NSA deal and (more importantly) Google Reader shutdown really did it to me. As soon as I find an alternative to gmail I'm leaving Google service wholly.



I hope you figure out a way to ensure that service doesn't also shutdown. Just because you pay for it, doesn't make it invincible.

I think you're mad at SaaS, not Google. I don't see the shutting down a CORE offering anytime soon.


I know I'm mad for irrational reasons. I think you are right that I'm mad at SaaS as well.

Yes, services shut down. That's just the way it is, or at least how I figure.

The thing about Google Reader was that it was one of the reasons that got me interested in Google other than the search engine; then I discovered gmail, and etc. I've felt that Google was one of the 'good guys', and lately, I just don't feel the same way. I guess I'm quoting the Google Reader shutdown as what symbolizes the change.

Having said that, I doubt I will try many things from Google, not because of the fear of them shutting down, but because it won't do much for me.




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