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> The premise here is that search is an integral part of the product experience of using Google Workspace. We don't offer controls that separate each piece of f
by xg15 5y ago
> The premise here is that search is an integral part of the product experience of using Google Workspace. We don't offer controls that separate each piece of functionality within Workspace products. The reason there _is_ one governing both Workspace and non-Workspace data (the current Web and App Activity setting) is mostly historical in nature, and the fact that there are two existing controls (one for the admin, one for the user) means the vast majority of users don't even have the chance to try the feature out to figure out if it's useful for them.
That's a very elaborate way to say "because we don't want to".
- extr 5y agoI disagree. I think the point is reasonable. I personally find it useful to refer to my past searches/activity, especially in a professional context, and it would be unintuitive to me if such a feature was turned off by default.
- gruturo 5y agoPeople are just asking to have it off if they currently have the related setting off.
- jcranberry 5y agoThey answer it fairly clearly It is off if the related setting is currently off if you're a non paid user. However if you're a paid user it is currently on.
- ncallaway 5y agoThat just describes WHAT the behavior is more precisely. That’s not an answer as to WHY the behavior is that way.
- oblio 5y agoWhat about... <<asking the user>>? Shocking, right?