Wait, google does searches now too? Wow they have a service for everything.

Uh…the “badge of honor” would have been quitting back during api-gate and not looking back. Getting banned now just means one participated after that time, providing spez with traffic and value, and helped normalize the behaviour that is only just now a bridge too far.

Today, a ban is the “conciliatory prize of not thinking ahead”.

If you seriously think that this isn’t market manipulation then I’ve some lovely bridges you may be interested in acquiring for a low price!