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Any way to tweak Google algorhythms?
Posted on 2/14/26 at 10:51 am
Posted on 2/14/26 at 10:51 am
Goes for YouTube too. It's becoming increasingly irritating.
I know the old saying was, "it's based on your prior searches"; but that doesn't seem to be the case on some things.
Example 1- I recently got into shooting black powder revolvers, which are replicas of the old guns of the West before cartridges became in style. These are made by Italian companies, currently just Uberti and Pietta, used to be several more manufacturers. Just for sake of knowledge, these are not covered by current firearms laws, they can be shipped straight to your house (same as a pre-1899 antique firearm).
I do a google search looking for reviews on Model 1851 Navy revolvers, which company is considered best, and by the bottom of page 1 I'm getting the suggestions such as "can felons own or carry a black powder revolver?".
I didn't ask that. I'm not a felon and have never queried on that, or anywhere close to that. Not interested in that. I have specified "Uberti vs Pietta", vs Armi San Marcos, vs Armi San Paulo/Euroarms ( other, now defunct manufacturers), keep getting the "can felons have them" question suggestion.
It's like asking about a midsize pickup truck, Ford vs Chevy vs Toyota, and getting "can DWIs get you in trouble" suggestions.
Example 2, looking at it today- I asked "how long has the US and Taiwan had friendly relations", and by the end of page 1 results I'm getting stuff on "which countries are friendly to LGBT". Again for the record I'm not into that and have never searched that once. I'm looking for military/diplomatic ties, could not care less what their policies are regarding sexual preferences. Didn't ask, don't care.
On both these topics, I'm pretty certain there are LOTS of online resources that could provide detailed information... hobbyist sites for the revolvers, plenty of information about world politics. Google doesn't seem inclined to show me those.
Which search engines are better, that focus on the typed query, without extrapolating?
I know the old saying was, "it's based on your prior searches"; but that doesn't seem to be the case on some things.
Example 1- I recently got into shooting black powder revolvers, which are replicas of the old guns of the West before cartridges became in style. These are made by Italian companies, currently just Uberti and Pietta, used to be several more manufacturers. Just for sake of knowledge, these are not covered by current firearms laws, they can be shipped straight to your house (same as a pre-1899 antique firearm).
I do a google search looking for reviews on Model 1851 Navy revolvers, which company is considered best, and by the bottom of page 1 I'm getting the suggestions such as "can felons own or carry a black powder revolver?".
I didn't ask that. I'm not a felon and have never queried on that, or anywhere close to that. Not interested in that. I have specified "Uberti vs Pietta", vs Armi San Marcos, vs Armi San Paulo/Euroarms ( other, now defunct manufacturers), keep getting the "can felons have them" question suggestion.
It's like asking about a midsize pickup truck, Ford vs Chevy vs Toyota, and getting "can DWIs get you in trouble" suggestions.
Example 2, looking at it today- I asked "how long has the US and Taiwan had friendly relations", and by the end of page 1 results I'm getting stuff on "which countries are friendly to LGBT". Again for the record I'm not into that and have never searched that once. I'm looking for military/diplomatic ties, could not care less what their policies are regarding sexual preferences. Didn't ask, don't care.
On both these topics, I'm pretty certain there are LOTS of online resources that could provide detailed information... hobbyist sites for the revolvers, plenty of information about world politics. Google doesn't seem inclined to show me those.
Which search engines are better, that focus on the typed query, without extrapolating?
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Posted on 2/14/26 at 12:02 pm to Scoob
Pretty sure you're Gay with a long Rap Sheet.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 12:38 pm to TigerGman
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Pretty sure you're Gay with a long Rap Sheet.
Sure seems like they want me to be. Unfortunately for them, I'm neither. I'm over 50, with family and kids, and a long search history on stuff I'm interested in- surplus firearms, sports (American, mostly college and NFL football). SF and fantasy action movies such as Conan, LOTR, SW, etc. Those are my subscriptions on YT, and the bulk of my other forum memberships are firearms, Linux/Android, or auto sites. Couple subscriptions to computer art stuff going back to the 90's (GIMP, etc). A few photography sites from when I was actively using legacy prime lenses on mirrorless m43 cameras.
Tigerdroppings is actually the closest thing to social media I do, I don't do facebook or twitter. Reddit, only because that's the only way to interact with the AR9 guys.
Not sure where all this other crap is suddenly coming from, seemed to start when AI became prominent. Like it's trying to guide me, and I'm saying NO, I want to search what I typed out. Not some other underlying motive in this.
Is there any way to get rid of the AI suggestions, and just go back to pre-AI google?
Posted on 2/14/26 at 12:48 pm to Scoob
I wonder, I do tend to browse TD a lot. I leave a tab open most of the time, and I do read Political Talk and the OT board...
is Google reading those topics (all the inflammatory threads) and adding them into "my profile"? Like, a thread bitching about LBGT on the Poli board, and Google thinks I'm interested in that topic?
is Google reading those topics (all the inflammatory threads) and adding them into "my profile"? Like, a thread bitching about LBGT on the Poli board, and Google thinks I'm interested in that topic?
Posted on 2/14/26 at 1:39 pm to Scoob
DuckDuckGo
Posted on 2/15/26 at 6:05 am to Scoob
I basically keep a burner YouTube account for random searches. If I am looking up some specific how-to or some dumbass video someone suggested, I use the burner. This way my main account algorithm isn't effected.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 11:26 am to Scoob
Have seen Google Gemini drift into woke slop over the past few months.
Been running the same prompt for about 5-months now to keep track of changes in certain regulations and executive orders that may affect the status quo.
As the months went on Gemini started to add in irrelevant commentary about ICE in Minnesota even though not relevant to the prompt. Gemini Pro somehow drifted into adding in extra commentary.
So field report,: Gemini will eventually drift towards woke.
Been running the same prompt for about 5-months now to keep track of changes in certain regulations and executive orders that may affect the status quo.
As the months went on Gemini started to add in irrelevant commentary about ICE in Minnesota even though not relevant to the prompt. Gemini Pro somehow drifted into adding in extra commentary.
So field report,: Gemini will eventually drift towards woke.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:37 am to Stat M Repairman
This was inevitable. Gemini is trained by Reddit.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 1:43 pm to Scoob
Do not use Google or any of it's affiliates. /end
Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:45 pm to SonicAndBareKnuckles
quote:I will say I've noticed that... doesn't matter what topic I pose to google, the first few choices are reddit.
This was inevitable. Gemini is trained by Reddit.
It can be about computer monitors, Pietta revolvers, how to cure Aluma Hyde II paint, viability of magnesium handguards, Tolkien trivia, performance catalytic converters, etc. Reddit, then Facebook, then other stuff.
I know I don't trust facebook, and I'm not always sold on the reddit info, so I end up scrolling a couple pages in before I click links.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 7:58 am to Scoob
Have you tried AI search engines like perplexity? I like them for comparing multiple companies or products since it will pull reviews and data from a crapton of sources. Also, perplexity includes links to the data source so you can verify or dig deeper on your own.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 8:06 am to Scoob
On youtube, set your watch history to off. It pisses the algorithm off.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 3:44 pm to Lonnie Utah
... or edit your YT history routinely.
Only leave what you want more of and remove the rest.
Only leave what you want more of and remove the rest.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 7:57 am to awestruck
quote:
.. or edit your YT history routinely.
Only leave what you want more of and remove the rest.
I also like to click on the most random and unrelated videos then pause watch history and see what it does to the algorithm. lol.
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