Which would be a better thing to do, in terms of making my voice heard and protecting other authors, etc. etc. But--and this is what REALLY grates my cheese about the whole thing--why is this MY job? Why is Google getting to start out the game three steps ahead?

(And I know the answers. It just really does make me mad.)

It's a similar thing with the no-call lists. Why is "opt-in" the DEFAULT when no one in their right mind would sign up to be harassed and pestered by telemarketers?

(And, yes. Because they can get away with it.)

Grumble bitch complain.