Comment by tasuki
1 year ago
> Names are important, this is why I also don’t use DuckDuckGo.
You won't use DuckDuckGo because of the name? DuckDuckGo is so tricky to write on mobile that I copy pasted from your comment, but that doesn't stop me from using it. For me, googlability of names is important, but otherwise I don't care.
I'm really curious about your reasoning. Does it offend your aesthetic sensibilities? Do you think people who would choose such a name can't be trusted with search? Or something else entirely?
> Does it offend your aesthetic sensibilities
Yes. I’m completely aware it’s irrational and probably a bit dumb, but I don’t want to use something with a name I actively hate. Some names are "meh" or boring and that’s ok. But for DuckDuckGo and Forgejo I have a visceral reaction against their name.
DuckDuckGo is an even worst offender because their logo is ALSO dumb and terrible, and I don’t want to see it.
Thanks for the reply :)
Use ddg.co on mobile.
It redirects to DuckDuckGo, the name is still written full size, and their stupid logo is still there.
Give me ddg.co or duck.com with no redirect, no branding and no logo and I’ll use it.
So what search engine without branding and logo do you use?
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Or ddg.gg - quicker to type.
duck.com too
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