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In the last couple of months I have noticed an increasing trend of supplying me search results that are completely unrelated to the current query and tie back to my location or previous searches. I can say this with a high degree of certainty this is without a doubt beyond the 100th instance this has happened.

My browser is configured against tracking and fingerprinting (in fact all my devices are) which would make it fairly difficult to retain any data unless they are profiling me.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

The only time I use ddg is to find conspiracy sites to add to the blocklist I maintain. All the trash rises to the top in that search engine. It's rubbish.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Tell me more...

Do you maintain the block list to avoid conspiracies or because these types of websites are riddled with nasties?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Mostly to avoid conspiracies. The intended users are people who want to protect vulnerable family members.

Another purpose is to demonstrate that the big social networks could get rid of disinformation if they wanted to - "look what 1 person can achieve, in their spare time", kinda thing.

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