Shadowbanning - Google Manipulation of Search Engine Results
Exhibit A: The Deception on the Root Domain
Image 1 (Google Search Console):
This screenshot shows Google's official reason for de-indexing the homepage: 'Duplicate, Google chose different canonical than user.' This is a specific claim that I failed to tell them which page is the original. Note also the persistent error message: 'Due to internal issues, this report has not been updated'— a convenient excuse to hide the real-time status of the suppression.
Image 2 (The Refutation - Page Source):
This is the actual source code of the live site view-source:https://mindfiles98.com/ Line 7 clearly displays the <link rel='canonical'> tag pointing to itself. The tag has been there for months. Google's claim that I did not choose a canonical tag is a verifiable lie. Their system is ignoring the code to justify the ban.
Exhibit B: The Blockade on index.html
Image 3 (The Secondary Excuse):
When inspecting the specific index.html file, Google shifts the narrative. Instead of 'Duplicate,' they label it an 'Alternate page,' yet still have refused to index it since November 10, 2025. They create a circular trap where neither the root URL nor the specific file is allowed to appear in search results.
Image 4 (The Verification):
The source code for index.html confirms the tags are perfect. The site complies with all technical standards. The failure to index is not an algorithmic error; it is a Manual Action (Twiddle) applied to the domain to silence a whistleblower.
EVIDENCE RECORDED: January 3, 2026
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Contact: jitte at mindfiles98.com
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