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From the article: a set of APIs that allow third parties to modify search results on Yahoo by adding images, structured data and additional deep links. This wi
by xirium 19y ago
From the article: a set of APIs that allow third parties to modify search results on Yahoo by adding images, structured data and additional deep links.
This will require some really strong safeguards against spammers and pranksters. For example, if Yahoo only require an image reference then won't take long before users get goatse.
- neilk 19y agoMostly, you have to opt in. There are a few ones turned on by default. Someone would have to provide a genuinely useful service and then turn prankster. Could happen, but unlikely.
- xirium 19y agoA friend works at an unnamed newswire and he's shocked by the lack of safeguards. It would be possible for Yahoo to trust a reputable newpaper which trusts a reputable newswire which trusts a third party affiliate which inadvertantly gets goatse.