Why Did Google Flip-Flop On Cracking Down On "Rogue" Websites? Some Troubling Possibilities

Why Did Google Flip-Flop On Cracking Down On "Rogue" Websites? Some Troubling Possibilities: Last week, Google announced that it may downgrade search results for a website if Google receives a high volume of "valid" takedown notices against the website.  Google's move has confused many Google-watchers, largely because the exact implementation details are important but aren't being disclosed.