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Re:DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said p... by shimman on Thursday May 28, 2026 @01:06PM (#48311987)
Uhh, the entire contract is a form of corporate welfare. So yes, the DoW giving money to these companies is a handout.

Just because it benefits them doesn't mean it's not a handout, especially when said money could be used elsewhere for purposes that actually benefit everyone and not a dozen people living in SF.

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Re:DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said p... by heyjamesknight on Friday May 29, 2026 @09:27AM (#48322845)
No, welfare is when you're given money for value you're not providing. It's a net drain on the system.

This is a government entity procuring a product they need from a private entity.

You can dislike it, but it's not a handout. Words have meaning.

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