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Hellbent said:
with 600 million people using Google, why would you be concerned about "them" tracking what you search? How could anyone keep track of so many searches? And then what would they do with them? Sure, the computer software can use your searches to give you tailored advertising, but what's wrong with that?
It not all about privacy; it's about Google restricting my searches to what it assumes I want to see based on my previous actions.
Phml said:
From the page Technician linked, I find this explains the downsides well.
It stretches beyond that if you're not from an english-speaking country. Many search engines (including Google) will by default redirect you to "language-appropriate" pages, essentially cutting you off from most of the Internet.
Tailored and automated advertising/usage makes sense from a business perspective, but is terrible for the individual if you're not representative of the majority.
That, and Google specifically localizes your searches. Despite the US and Canada being both English, it still prioritizes my searches to show Canadian results first, where the most relevant search results are probably American. Also, Google tries and adapts your searches to your best interests, of course, leaving out potential content that is relevant.
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