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Maybe this anecdote illustrates the point "even quotes don't get you exact results any more." When I search Google Maps for hotels or restaurants, it offers fi
by supernova87a 5y ago
Maybe this anecdote illustrates the point "even quotes don't get you exact results any more."
When I search Google Maps for hotels or restaurants, it offers filters to apply to the results (price, quality, stars, etc).
If I apply the filters I want (4.5+ review, $$ price), the map continues to show other non-filter-passing businesses, cluttering the screen. The reason (given by the side panel list) is: "Here are some businesses that don't quite match your search".
*Well if I wanted to see those, Google, I wouldn't have applied the filters!*
All you've done is cluttered up the map which was the main thing I wanted to be able to see the location and distance of things exactly matching my criteria. If I wanted to get all the rest I would've removed my filters.
Makes me feel that Google is trying to apply too much suggestive content for reasons other than what users want, and that someone is causing Google to lose its way. (I know, it's just a small example.)