Fox host Glenn Back takes on Google

17.02.2011
Fox News host is unlikely to harm the Internet giant, analysts say.

Beck, who also hosts a radio talk show, voiced misgivings about Google during several recent episodes of his show on the cable news channel. For example, he has said "something is wrong" with the company, its politics and its .

On Wednesday's Fox television show, Beck said he'll to try to avoid using the company's services, and suggested that his viewers consider doing the same. While Beck said he's against boycotts, he added that he would post tips on his Web site about how to avoid using Google.

"I'm not so sure I want to use their products anymore," said Beck. "I'm not feeling really comfortable with Google the more I find out [about it]."

Google did not respond to repeated requests for comment on Beck's criticism.

Analysts, however, said that while Beck's Google bashing is drawing a lot of attention, they doubt it will hurt the company or its .