Dump Google?

[Robert Holtzman]

On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 05:50:05AM +0000, Harry Strongburg wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 07:58:29PM -0700, Jordan wrote:
> > Why not drop Google and go for a more private search engine?
> 
> Yes, let's suggest for Ubuntu users use an obscure search engine, 
> because they are worried someone at Google Inc may be knowing what kind 
> of searches they do. Anyone who is concerned about Google would already 
> use a different search engine. Ubuntu does not force you to use Google.
> 
> I highly doubt Google or "Big Brother" would care what you search. If 
> "Big Brother" cared enough about you, they could just sniff all your 
> traffic ISP-side. If you are searching for something illegal or 
> incriminating, you're probably going to get in trouble, no matter if you 
> use Google, or $some_random_foreign_search_engine. I am not implying 
> that you are searching anything illegal, but it's pretty crazy to care 
> about where your search queries go (especially when they are being sent 
> in plaintext across the Internet).

Google's archiving all searches isn't the only reason to dump it. If you
are willing to use a search engine that censors web sites at China's
whim go right ahead. Google puts their profit ahead of their stated
support of the free flow of information. Only the lazy or those who are
uninformed or lack principals use Google....and yes, I do use another
search engine.

-- 
Bob Holtzman
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"If you think you're getting free lunch,
 check the price of the beer"
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