Huh, is this the start of a new post-platform era where we see such business models the way we now see cigarettes?
Well, I switched to DDG after last time someone said it’s doing a much better job then Google’s now. So I’ve switched all my defaults to DDG. On the contrary, users don’t mind which search engine, as long as they give proper results efficiently.
Google’s search result is honestly worse atm.
I’ve switched to paid search with Kagi. Best standard feature is I can tell Kagi to block w3schools, mediumDOTcom and stackoverflow from my search results.
I hope I could block pinterest
Absolutely doable.
It actually is a (little) better than Google now. I don’t think it’s better enough for people to change their habits, but it is better.
I use Startpage. It’s anonymous like DDG, but uses Google on the back-end. Results feel more like old Google than the modern overly-personalized Google results
Hadn’t heard of it. Looks interesting, but it’s owned by a company that
as a “Responsive Acquisition Marketing Platform.”
That got a very big eyebrow raise from me.
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My abstract for the linked article
The DOJ has finally posted meeting notes from a Google vice president that the company tried to conceal during an antitrust trial. In the notes, Michael Roszak likened Google’s search advertising business model to illicit drug markets in its profitability. Roszak claimed the notes were exaggerated and not his true beliefs. The document suggests Google was able to ignore consumer demand due to its search monopoly. This concerned the DOJ that Google lacks incentives to protect user privacy and innovation. While Google said the notes don’t reflect its views, the judge found them relevant and embarrassing. He denied redactions and released Roszak’s related testimony. The parties agreed Google could object to exhibit posts, otherwise the DOJ could post them after each trial day.
The DOJ then posted Roszak’s notes, allowing the public to read the content at the center of debate.
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