Of course Google leaves the tech news sites' profiles up. They want the coverage to keep the product positioned in a good light with the publications that will keep it top of mind with the early adopters who will give it the momentum it needs to keep growing.<p>If they shut down those press sites, they'll pay less attention, write about "inflexible Google" and risk spoiling the current bromance between the early adpoters and Google+.<p>So while it is inconsistent, not "fair" and completely transparent in it's aim, it also makes total sense.