I prefer to think of Google as a business partner. He's happy to put business my way and I'm happy for him to take commission for his hard work. Both of us have the right to end the relationship if we feel it isn't panning out Cheers BP
If you don't like to have a boss then don't imagine Google as one. You are just doing some business with it, they give you advertisements, and you display it. You're much of an independent advertiser..
You are your own boss be cause you dicte how much work you put into the sites. Sure, the people that rely on solely on adsense for their revenues will be subject to some of their algos and stuff, but it is up to you how hard you work and strive to get traffic.
Google is not my boss, Google is my business partner, a slightly smarter one at the moment. But does Google need me more than I need Google?
On second thought sini, yes google is your boss and they own you. You don't want a boss then quit AdSense and find sponsors for you site
"Worthless thread"? Nah. It's a fun thread. Shows what the other person thinks and feels. I can even see myself agreeing with opposing posts.