Google isn't encouraging "drunken behavior".. that's the stupidest headline I've read in a while. Google simply understand that there are probably more people out there that understand when dealing with alcoholic beverages, to act responsibly and enjoy it. Lumping this all into "drunken behavior" is pretty narrow minded. There is way more to beer, homebrewing, tasting, styles, etc., then there is to "beer = getting drunk and wasted."

I have a secret desire to get drunk while biding on alcoholic keywords. Finally, thanks to Google, this dream has come true :)

Thanks for the link, Tamar. See you at Pubcon!

"Google Encourages Drunken Behavior, Lets Advertisers Bid on Beer" is a moronic headline. Beer is the drink of the sophisticate. Just because one drinks it doesn't make one a pisshead. That sort of logic is the logic of an arse or god-botherer. It's behaviour by the way!

Rob/No Name, like many say, "don't judge a book by its cover." It made you think, right? Stupid headline but hey, you were compelled to respond -- and that was my sole goal. ;)

Looks like your "sole goal" equals provocation of and time wasted by loyal readers; a cheap trick to get a discussion started that is generally used by people unable to achieve that with their writing. Or, at the very least, just not a very admirable goal. Oh well, you live and learn (to stick to the idioms).

robzilla, then don't read. Loyal readers who came here from the liquor post (which I can tell you did, given the very ironic timing) know that compelling headlines drive attention. I have no regrets.

You wasted your time responding on an issue that I clearly addressed in my other post's disclaimer.