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I'm actually not sure I expect this much from a search engine. Typically there is going to be a useful word to describe what you want without having to hope it
by twodave 7y ago
I'm actually not sure I expect this much from a search engine. Typically there is going to be a useful word to describe what you want without having to hope it can understand "no" or "without" (for example, without stripes -> "solid" or even "NOT striped" in many cases).
Anyone with a programming background knows there is an art to forming useful search queries--it is an acquired skill. I'd personally much rather the engine bring back predictable results given mundane rules and keywords than attempt to understand sentences using an opaque method of understanding.
- elicash 7y agoI think Google should design primarily for people who DON'T know a ton about crafting queries, even if it's at the expense of a much smaller number of folks who are experts. That said, this seems like an obvious place for improvement where both groups can be made happy.
- twodave 7y agoI agree that's a valid argument, probably a more sensible approach, even if it does make me a little sad :)