Re:The next Google
by Melatonic on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @04:22PM
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Google still searches forums pretty decently - I think what you are describing are two separate phenomena
1. Yes Google search has gone to shit - even putting stuff in quotes now does not do an exact search (there is another checkbox you ALSO need to use for that). It tries to be too smart even when no user is logged in.
2. Giant mega forums like Reddit have really taken over. Instead of a dedicated forum people just go to subreddits. Personally I think it is good and bad and I still try to actively participate in both.
1. Yes Google search has gone to shit - even putting stuff in quotes now does not do an exact search (there is another checkbox you ALSO need to use for that). It tries to be too smart even when no user is logged in.
2. Giant mega forums like Reddit have really taken over. Instead of a dedicated forum people just go to subreddits. Personally I think it is good and bad and I still try to actively participate in both.