> Google does at least donate money to the fsf
So do other companies, e.g. IBM, HP. And they do not respect freedom either.
It suggests it is mostly a marketing ploy.
They don't care. They are as bad as other such corporate behemoths.
> They are, I do however feel confident that reverse engineering their
products is possible
The fact that this is even something that has to be done is terrible. This is
not a good thing!
> I just think they are dumb as dirt
They are very clever and focused. That is why they are so large. Actively
malicious is probably a better description.
Google is just like its rivals. Don't seek to defend them.