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I haven't noticed this, but have seen the complaints. I don't tend to see many reddit links in my search results, and haven't noticed a change since that blacko

I haven't noticed this, but have seen the complaints. I don't tend to see many reddit links in my search results, and haven't noticed a change since that blackout. Perhaps just the nature of my searches?

lotsoweiners 3y ago
I usually don’t see many Reddit results in my searches either. According to previous threads on HN a lot of people append site:Reddit to their Google searches so perhaps that is what they are referring to.
olalonde 3y ago
Same. It would be nice if someone would share some example queries. I use Google quite a bit but rarely end up on Reddit, nor do I feel Google search quality has been going down over time.
- AussieWog93 3y ago
  As a concrete example, I run a used retro games business. Proper technical manuals don't exist for the repair work that I need to do; finding the solution to a problem I can't work out myself is a mix of YouTube, Reddit and a looooot of filtering out bullshit.
Rapzid 3y ago
I don't get a ton either which is odd because I OFTEN add "reddit" onto my search and get way better results for what I'm looking for. Kinda odd how Google search hasn't learned yet that Reddit results are higher quality, at least for me? Almost like it's not optimizing for quality of results... It's almost like Google's optimizing for revenue on results has created the Reddit situation. Can't find better results without filtering for Reddit explicitly, so people end up on Reddit and end up posting on Reddit and around and around it goes.
- olalonde 3y ago
  > I don't get a ton either which is odd because I OFTEN add "reddit" onto my search and get way better results for what I'm looking for. Could you give some example queries?
  - mordnis 3y ago
    Best shaving cream reddit
  - Rapzid 3y ago
    Yep! Here is a classic false consensus effect that's very prevalent on the internet: What temperature should you cook a chicken breast to? If you search "what temperature should I cook a chicken breast to" I'm actually surprised that one of the top 10 results is from The Spruce Eats and gives good advice, but the rest are flooded with sites parroting USDA recommendations. A problem in general I personally face searching for anything food or health related is that top results are all sites regurgitating the same information with nothing new added. Now search "what temperature should I cook a chicken breast to reddit". First hit has a post with some really good info in the top two comments. Second hit is "Stop Cooking Chicken Breasts to 160°F (71°C)". Excellent advice right in the title. I'll give examples of other topics I get better info faster on via Reddit: * Fixing just about anything; troubleshooting appliances, home repair, video card issues, linux laptop compat issues, etc * Hobby related stuff; RC cars, electronics, etc * Home improvement/repair related stuff; flooring, HVAC issues, and this could go on the first point but it's really its own world

lotsoweiners 3y ago

I usually don’t see many Reddit results in my searches either. According to previous threads on HN a lot of people append site:Reddit to their Google searches so perhaps that is what they are referring to.

olalonde 3y ago

Same. It would be nice if someone would share some example queries. I use Google quite a bit but rarely end up on Reddit, nor do I feel Google search quality has been going down over time.

AussieWog93 3y ago
As a concrete example, I run a used retro games business. Proper technical manuals don't exist for the repair work that I need to do; finding the solution to a problem I can't work out myself is a mix of YouTube, Reddit and a looooot of filtering out bullshit.

Rapzid 3y ago

I don't get a ton either which is odd because I OFTEN add "reddit" onto my search and get way better results for what I'm looking for. Kinda odd how Google search hasn't learned yet that Reddit results are higher quality, at least for me? Almost like it's not optimizing for quality of results... It's almost like Google's optimizing for revenue on results has created the Reddit situation. Can't find better results without filtering for Reddit explicitly, so people end up on Reddit and end up posting on Reddit and around and around it goes.

olalonde 3y ago
> I don't get a ton either which is odd because I OFTEN add "reddit" onto my search and get way better results for what I'm looking for. Could you give some example queries?
- mordnis 3y ago
  Best shaving cream reddit
- Rapzid 3y ago
  Yep! Here is a classic false consensus effect that's very prevalent on the internet: What temperature should you cook a chicken breast to? If you search "what temperature should I cook a chicken breast to" I'm actually surprised that one of the top 10 results is from The Spruce Eats and gives good advice, but the rest are flooded with sites parroting USDA recommendations. A problem in general I personally face searching for anything food or health related is that top results are all sites regurgitating the same information with nothing new added. Now search "what temperature should I cook a chicken breast to reddit". First hit has a post with some really good info in the top two comments. Second hit is "Stop Cooking Chicken Breasts to 160°F (71°C)". Excellent advice right in the title. I'll give examples of other topics I get better info faster on via Reddit: * Fixing just about anything; troubleshooting appliances, home repair, video card issues, linux laptop compat issues, etc * Hobby related stuff; RC cars, electronics, etc * Home improvement/repair related stuff; flooring, HVAC issues, and this could go on the first point but it's really its own world