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What to do when (everyone thinks) Google's out to get you

Editor's note: Google launched a new local news site today, a move which ostensibly puts it in competition with Topix. We asked CEO Chris Tolles what it's like to find your company up against the Big G. Here are his unfiltered thoughts.

What do you do when everybody thinks Google's competing with you? I woke up this morning with the eye of Sauron upon us. Google had (finally) launched Google Local News, something we're known for here at Topix. So, since I'm the CEO, I get the pleasure of wrangling this potential disaster. (Small favor from Google, launching the day after my birthday. Thanks guys). More »

2:20 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008
By tolles
1,193 views, 6 comments

Latest by Rick: I always wonder if competing against "the big g" is a kiss of death, but when you remember that they haven't really made much of many of their products, it's not so bothersome. If youtube can kick their ass more »

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How to remain an anonymous critic

Eager to blow the whistle on a bad-guy corporation or official? Or do you just have a beef with someone big and powerful, someone like Oprah, someone you'd rather go up against anonymously? Topix CEO Chris Tolles, whose online indie writers have taken on a nasty and litigious sheriff, among others, pulled together a checklist to help you cover your anonymous ass. Don't get SLAPPed with a lawsuit. More »

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12:00 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Paul Boutin
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Web Infinity Plus One SloshCon: Thanks, sponsors!

Are you coming to this Thursday's Web Infinity Plus One SloshCon? Of course you are! It's free and there's an open bar! More »

4:21 PM on Mon Jun 5 2006
By Nick Douglas
116 views, 1 comment