Flash forward nearly eight years, and visiting Google Groups is like touring ancient ruins. On the surface, it looks as clean and shiny as every other Google service, which makes its rotting interior all the more jarring — like visiting Disneyland and finding broken windows and graffiti on Main Street USA.

Wired’s Kevin Poulsen reflects on what may become of the Google Books Settlement if (or when) its creator eventually loses interest. (via Kris Lane)

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