I never said they did not. I said I did not feel any sympathy. Though, I would argue, if they added so much value, why are they being cut?

Let's argue that point. I say the Marketing effort has been misguided and not a good return on value. Do you disagree? Or are you saying the blame lies elsewhere. Would you rest it solely with higher management? I certainly wouldn't shield them from blame, but I think the Marketing arm deserves some valid criticism. I point you to this from last year: http://searchengineland.com/yahoo-should-put-ad-budget-into-...