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It isn't the worst result for sure; it is probably the strongest result on the page beyond the one ahead of it. But it is 14 years old and not the best source i

• evanelias 2y ago
  > it is 14 years old Yes, but the Battle of Midway was 82 years ago, and it stands to reason that many good books on the battle already existed 14 years ago. > and not the best source in this situation That's subjective, which was one point I was trying to make in my comment. > Can you read the entire post? I did. I was compelled to comment due to your "Really Google?" snark, combined with the additional overwhelming snark in your comment upthread, when you're responding to a Googler who is just trying to help you. And now you're here asking me if I read your entire post, which is explicitly against the HN guidelines. ("Please don't comment on whether someone read an article.") I have more thoughts on the topic of ranking, but it really doesn't seem worthwhile to comment further given the tone of these responses!
  • bwb 2y ago
    Hah, I like a little humor, but it doesn't sound like we are not a personality match so yes, I do recommend you skip it :) The Googler wasn't helping in anyway; in fact, it is clear they don't even understand search with such odd concepts such as "looks a lot like spam when you squint." And a total misunderstanding of what is happening since they don't work in the search department.
  • bwb 2y ago
    btw, this might be helpful as it goes deep on the problem, and why this is a problem that Google also recognizes is hurting a TON of indie publishers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6FqA87Lfc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6FqA87Lfc