Google Empowers the User

gonzo · 03-11-2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Google announced Thursday that it has debuted a new feature that allows account users to block websites they don't want to see in search results.
Google said in a blog post that the feature will enable users to block sites they find offensive or low quality or that they simply don't like.

When a user returns to a page of search results on Google after clicking through to a link they don't like, an option to block that domain will appear at the bottom of the search result along with the options of "cached" and "similar."

"Once you click the link to 'Block all example.com results' you'll get a confirmation message, as well as the option to undo your choice," Google engineers Amay Champaneria and Beverly Yang wrote. "You'll see the link whether or not you're signed in, but the domains you block are connected with your Google Account, so you'll need to sign in before you can confirm a block."

After a domain is blocked, it won't show up in future search results, as long as the user is logged into their Google account. Blocking of domains can't be confirmed if a user isn't logged into their Google account.

A list of a user's blocked sites will show up in a new page in a Google account's search settings where sites can be blocked and unblocked.

The site-blocking feature is only available in English search results and was added to Google's Chrome browser on Thursday (version 9 or newer) and will be added to Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and newer and Firefox 3.5 and newer versions before the weekend. Google said other languages and browsers will be added soon.

http://www.xbiz.com/news/131553

RawAlex · 03-11-2011

Since you know that Google will use that info to downgrade sites that get blocked by a lot of people, you can imagine the tricks that will come up (with people opening hidden windows to block their competition)

gonzo · 03-11-2011

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Originally Posted by RawAlex

Since you know that Google will use that info to downgrade sites that get blocked by a lot of people, you can imagine the tricks that will come up (with people opening hidden windows to block their competition)

Lars will just claim he was forced.

RawAlex · 03-11-2011

Free legendary lars!

miz_wright · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by RawAlex

Since you know that Google will use that info to downgrade sites that get blocked by a lot of people, you can imagine the tricks that will come up (with people opening hidden windows to block their competition)

I saw something recently that sites that are widely blocked by Chrome users are the first to get the ax by Google already.

Hell Puppy · 03-19-2011

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Originally Posted by miz_wright

I saw something recently that sites that are widely blocked by Chrome users are the first to get the ax by Google already.

Google uses any and all data they have at their disposal to provide the best results possible.

EmporerEJ · 03-19-2011

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Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Google uses any and all data they have at their disposal to provide the best results possible.

Did they copy/paste that from the Chinese statement sent to them?

03-11-2011	#1
gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Google Empowers the User SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Google announced Thursday that it has debuted a new feature that allows account users to block websites they don't want to see in search results. Google said in a blog post that the feature will enable users to block sites they find offensive or low quality or that they simply don't like. When a user returns to a page of search results on Google after clicking through to a link they don't like, an option to block that domain will appear at the bottom of the search result along with the options of "cached" and "similar." "Once you click the link to 'Block all example.com results' you'll get a confirmation message, as well as the option to undo your choice," Google engineers Amay Champaneria and Beverly Yang wrote. "You'll see the link whether or not you're signed in, but the domains you block are connected with your Google Account, so you'll need to sign in before you can confirm a block." After a domain is blocked, it won't show up in future search results, as long as the user is logged into their Google account. Blocking of domains can't be confirmed if a user isn't logged into their Google account. A list of a user's blocked sites will show up in a new page in a Google account's search settings where sites can be blocked and unblocked. The site-blocking feature is only available in English search results and was added to Google's Chrome browser on Thursday (version 9 or newer) and will be added to Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and newer and Firefox 3.5 and newer versions before the weekend. Google said other languages and browsers will be added soon. http://www.xbiz.com/news/131553 __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

03-11-2011	#2
RawAlex Members $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,036	Re: Google Empowers the User Since you know that Google will use that info to downgrade sites that get blocked by a lot of people, you can imagine the tricks that will come up (with people opening hidden windows to block their competition) __________________ Let's go to the edge of disaster Push the pedal and go a little faster Let's slam into a wall at ramming speed Let's go to the edge of a mountain Jump off and lets start countin' Hit the ground and tell me if it bleeds

03-11-2011	#4
RawAlex Members $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,036	Re: Google Empowers the User Free legendary lars! __________________ Let's go to the edge of disaster Push the pedal and go a little faster Let's slam into a wall at ramming speed Let's go to the edge of a mountain Jump off and lets start countin' Hit the ground and tell me if it bleeds