Google is the “go-to” search engine if you want to be spied upon while hearing the talking points of a generic DC sycophant. If you want to evaluate actual information like an actual adult, Google is shit.
I’ve been using “Duck Duck Go”. I switched years ago. It’s not perfect but I’ve generally been satisfied. I planned to use it forever.
Yesterday “Duck Duck Go” announced it would down rank sites based on their opinion of the Ukraine/Russia situation. Within the hour, I switched to another search engine.
I don’t care what position they chose in a political arena. I only care that they chose a side. They intend to manipulate results on behalf of one side or the other. That’s exactly what they said. There’s no beating around the bush. “We’re going to down rank X and up rank Y.” That’s manipulation; it’s also lying.
Lying serves only one purpose, to manipulate me. What self respecting adult would voluntarily engage with a manipulator?
If a company goes woke it’s dead to me; instantly if possible. Every minute you engage with liars is a minute they’re either messing with your perception or mistreating you. I’m not going to be the victim of their abusive relationship.
Dump ’em and forget about it. Easy peasy. Do it without hesitation.
They’re corporations; You owe them noting. They have no soul, they deserve no loyalty, they are remorseless, and (especially when woke) they’re evil. Don’t get angry with woke corporations. Don’t wring your hands about their loss. Don’t wish they’d perform their duties honorably. Dump them and move on; right away. Never look back. You’ll find you don’t miss them.
I don’t miss the decade of Google’s bullshit that I evaded. I won’t miss the future bullshit of the now inferior Duck Duck Go.
Go woke, I’m gone. It’s an instinctive and perfect reflex. It’s always the right decision.
This is simple basic self care. You’re an adult. You’ve got a mind and soul. You can and should make your own decisions. The minute anyone in your realm chooses to put politics over truth, is the minute they’ve decided to lie to you. From that point forward they literally mean you harm. Act accordingly.