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erronis

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8. I've been a internet user since the early 80s, a web and content developer since. It's hard to deal with.

Reply to anciano (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:11 PM

Dec 13

I don't use google searches (which also power Bing and DuckDuckGo).

It is very hard to discern what is worth pursuing anymore, even though I use a curated search (kagi.com).

I will look at the artificial-generated content but will rarely follow their suggestions.

Most of the people I try to help with getting online don't have the savvy to make these decisions. That's why they are the prey.

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I've been a internet user since the early 80s, a web and content developer since. It's hard to deal with. erronis Dec 13 #8

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