Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Google Censors Popular Search Results

A couple days ago I had an interesting experience with Google Search's auto-correct function.  This got me thinking about other functions Google Search provides, including the list of popular searches when you start typing in your search.  I think this functionality needs some enhancement.

Google Search Censors Inappropriate Searches

Google needs to provide us an option to enable popular search suggestions for ALL searches, including the censored ones.  One of my favorite things to do on the internet (and I am sure many others), is to start typing a search and see what comes up in the popular searches.  It is hilarious and provides insights into the thoughts of other people.  One thing you do not get is any inappropriate searches, such as those form pornography or any containing bad language (swear words, not poor grammar.  Poor grammar is rampant).  If you have never done this, I strongly recommend you try it.  I have provided a few examples.


how many google search
Apparently many high school students don't know how to do a word count in Microsoft Word.



when does google search
What does everyone think about all the time?  Entertainment and sex.

is my google search
I can't seem to find a theme to this one.  Fairly random.


why isnt google search
I'd say the theme here is Apple.


As much as I am afraid of what I would find, I am equally curious what sick, twisted thoughts are going through people's minds.  A Google search is probably one of the only places where people feel truly anonymous on the internet, so this would provide a wealth of information regarding how truly screwed up people are behind the mask.

I know this would not be appropriate to show to everyone by default, but we should at least have an option to enable it.  If I could see every popular search I would know exactly how far to keep away from other people.  Right now I can only assume everyone is messed up and should be avoided at all costs.  I want proof.

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