So does that mean I can't dislike Bernie Madoff because he didn't steal any of my money?  It is perfectly logical to dislike someone or something because of an occurance that didn't happen to you personally.  First hand experience is not necessary to form a valid opinion.

Actually, no.

First hand experience is only necessary in forming a personal opinion.  Whether or not a 'Ford Tarus' [sic] sucks is a matter of fact, and/or general opinion from/by others.

If Clarkson said 'a Ford Tarus' sucks then I'd likely agree, as he's driven more vehicles than I could poke a stick at.

No need to drive it myself at all....

Actually, it's a bit of both!  Obviously real life influences the internet... otherwise it wouldn't be there. but the internet also affects real life... like idiots searching how to make bombs to cause destruction and mayhem  In other words, it's interactive and one can have profound effects on the other.

Yeah, kona is special, but I also enjoy sparring with him from time to time, which is why I was debating Google's morals/scruples with him... you know, stating an opinion while having a bit of fun.

BTW: what you quoted was said mostly with tongue-in-cheek to lighten things up some.

With respect to this, kona, I'm just going to say this and leave it at that: I was a witness to what happened... and I do have experiences of my own to formulate an opinion on Google. 

Now while it is true that I do not like Google, I do enjoy a good spar/debate, and thus, over-emphasised my thoughts at times to keep the ball rolling, so to speak.  However, it's time to move on when it's no longer fun and things start getting serious... and I detect it has gotten to that for you, so let's agree to disagree with regards to Google, orright.

Peace!

What! You mean to say I  might have to come out?? 

Perish the thought... my padded cell and strait jacket have been my safe havens.

That'd be right... the mortician hasn't even finished and you're putting on a headstone already.