I get none of those links on the first page. It took several pages of search results before I started seeing any of the links you’ve shared here.

Now you are just lying...

DuckDuckGo doesn't profile its users according to their search patterns, and everyone gets the same search results. [1]

[1] https://spreadprivacy.com/google-filter-bubble-study/

Here you go, my first page of hits on mobile: https://imgur.com/a/zSL5fVX

Only when I got to my laptop now did the set of links differ: https://imgur.com/a/EuUt7U5

Clearly not the same set of results for the same search.

See that's another you problem you changed something and now your search results are distorted. Here are screenshots from 5 different VPN locations with different browsers and different user agents... https://imgur.com/a/P4zoAzf

Can you please no say things such as “you also play blind”? You’re being mean and snarky, completely violating HN guidelines. We can all benefit from kind and helpful interactions, that’s what makes this website great.

“Be kind. Don't be snarky. Have curious conversation; don't cross-examine. Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community. Edit out swipes.” [1]

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

If someone argues in good faith I would probably do it but he is clearly trying to gaslight here. Or do you believe DDG is jeopardizing an essential part of their search business just to fuck with him?

I think we should give everyone the benefit of the doubt and be kind.

You are right, it is important to approach them with an open mind and to give others the benefit of the doubt. However, if someone begins to engage in gaslighting tactics, it becomes necessary to confront and challenge their behavior in order to prevent them from manipulating and distorting the conversation. Gaslighting is a harmful and insidious form of manipulation that seeks to undermine the credibility and reality of others, and it is essential to stand up to it in order to maintain the integrity and honesty of the discussion. By actively and assertively addressing gaslighting, we can create a safer and more respectful space for open and honest discourse even if being assertive means writing less candid than usual.