I don’t understand why you think Google’s freedom of speech and association should be restricted. It’s not like you can’t just go someplace else, like you’re own computer.
Because it sucks and is lame. It would be nice if it wasn’t that way. I don’t care even a tiny little bit about the free speech rights of a multinational corporation if it makes things suck more.
It doesn't suck as hard as lack of imagination and using better tools.
I deliberately avoid google products, but am able to do so because of extra time and knowhow that I invest. Not everyone can.