Another trend i've noticed, over the past year: google's news feed is not only shorter, but the articles

resemble more a sub$cRIPtion lure, than simply news articles.  Not long ago, you could read all kinds of news, without some popup blocking your entire screen.  Yes, as are annoying, but you can pass them by.  Uhm, isn't it enough to plow through ads (which, by the way, saw a few products that i was interested in) while paying for internet service?  Of course nnnoot, it's never enough.  

Another trend i've noticed is a limit on keyword searches - it's as if google won't allow me ... and nothing at all skanky.  Oh, speaking of, while perusing an article, an ad came up that showed a black skull with horns.  What the hey was that all about?  Frankly, was a bit curious - but oh no, so not going anywhere near that ... death-skank, betcha, that's the direction.  No thanks!