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SCIENTOLOGY #1 spot on Google

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by The_Influence, Jan 1, 2013.

  1. #1
    I noticed that if you search for "Wikipedia" on Google.com you get this, every time:


    3rd_hit.jpg

    WTH is going on???

    Has Scientology bought that spot from Wikipedia?

    For those of you who are unaware, Scientology is a ruthless corporate giant passing itself off as a "Church". It acquired nonprofit status by infiltrating the IRS.
     
    The_Influence, Jan 1, 2013 IP
  2. grpaul

    grpaul Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Fixed. ;-)
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2013
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  3. The_Influence

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    It operates like a corporation, which in my eyes makes it one.

    102 views and no one has any opinions?

    NOTE: It seems that the page is no longer appearing on the first hit. I wonder if Google rotates random, yet popular articles when presenting results. Pure coincidence?
     
    Last edited: Jan 8, 2013
    The_Influence, Jan 8, 2013 IP
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    #4
    1. That is not what I get when I search wikipedia in Google.
    2. Who cares?
     
    browntwn, Jan 8, 2013 IP
  5. The_Influence

    The_Influence Member

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    #5
    1. Read my post.
    2. Intelligent people.
     
    The_Influence, Jan 8, 2013 IP
  6. browntwn

    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    Yeah, every time until you realize you were talking out of your ass. Get a life.
     
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  7. The_Influence

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    How can you be sure I was mistaken? This would not be the first time Scientologists manipulated another organization.

    And really, if you honestly don't care why even post? It seems like you are the one who enjoys talking out of your ass...
     
    The_Influence, Jan 8, 2013 IP
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    Corwin Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Any large organization has to incorporate, which makes it operate like a corporation, whether it's Scientology or the Palm Beach Boat Club. So "corporation" doesn't describe it.

    Scientology meets Dr. Timothy Leary's criteria for a cult: it has:
    - Goals
    - Roles
    - Rituals
    - Rules
    - Vocabulary
    - Values
    - Space/time locales
    - Mythic context

    That makes it a cult.
     
    Corwin, Jan 9, 2013 IP
  9. The_Influence

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    Like I said, it operates like a corporation. On paper (legally) it is not a corporation but rather a tax-exempt "Church" which is a status that it acquired illegally to begin with.

    But this thread wasn't about dictionary definitions.

    Case closed for now I suppose.
     
    The_Influence, Jan 9, 2013 IP
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    Corwin Well-Known Member

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    All of those things are corporations. Churches are corporations. Non-profits are corporations. On paper, it is a corporation.

    What Is Your Point???? Look, if you are trying to say something, JUST SAY IT!!!
     
    Corwin, Jan 9, 2013 IP
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    I already did: "Case closed for now I suppose."
     
    The_Influence, Jan 9, 2013 IP
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    Corwin Well-Known Member

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    I suppose you haven't made your point obvious. Why shy?
     
    Corwin, Jan 9, 2013 IP