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LearnedHand

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9. I totally get it

Reply to usonian (Reply #8)

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 02:47 AM

Aug 2025

And I’m right there with you WRT FOSS. But in this case, I’m purchasing freedom from advertising and sponsored results, in much the same way that paying for DU protects you from ads.

NB: I don’t think this Kagi is the same as the payment processor?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagi_(search_engine)

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So the DU site search available to everyone (search icon, upper right corner) is now DuckDuckGo and NOT Google? [View all] highplainsdem Aug 2025 OP

Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that EarlG Aug 2025 #1

LOVE IT! Skittles Aug 2025 #10

I switched to DDG several years ago and don't use Google except rarely for images & news if unsatisfied w DDG. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2025 #2

Excellent! Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #3

DDG has its failings, and I let them know in four-letter words, but it is a million light years ahead of Google. usonian Aug 2025 #4

I gave up on DDG and subscribed to Kagi LearnedHand Aug 2025 #5

DDG must be getting tired of my four-letter word feedback, unless it's only AI listening!! usonian Aug 2025 #6

How Kagi works on DU searches LearnedHand Aug 2025 #7

I am allergic to subscriptions but will give it a look. usonian Aug 2025 #8

I totally get it LearnedHand Aug 2025 #9

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