Here is exactly what you replied to:

> Google isn't putting a literal knife to anyones throat, but they are not so subtly suggesting that search traffic is tied to your usage of AMP.

1. Notice the use of isn't. I'm not a native English speaker but it still seems clear that you are reading something that isn't written.

2. The threat of being shunned is still a threat. Also there is something about abusive relationships where the abuser will say: I didn't force anyone, but everyone knows there would have been "consequences" if the victim didn't do what they were told.