No, Google does not inherently hate the type of redirection using a meta refresh tag, but it is generally not recommended for a number of reasons.
First, meta refresh tags can cause a delay in the loading of a page, as the browser must wait for the specified time before redirecting. This can negatively affect user experience and lead to a higher bounce rate.
Second, meta refresh tags can be unreliable and can be ignored by some browsers, especially in the context of search engines. Search engines, such as Google, prefer to see server-side redirects, such as those using the 301 HTTP status code, as these are considered more reliable and transparent.
Finally, meta refresh tags do not pass on link equity (i.e. page rank) from the original URL to the destination URL in the same way that a 301 redirect does. This can negatively impact your website’s search engine optimization (SEO) and rankings.
For these reasons, it is generally recommended to use server-side redirects, such as 301 redirects, instead of meta refresh tags for website redirections.
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