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And what's up with that oral fixation anyway by NationProtons in c/memes@sopuli.xyz

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago

Joseph Joestar?

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 months ago

Ublacklist works with searx? Good to know, I want to try this myself.

Your search results must be so clean and useful.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

That’s why I still prefer searx. Duck duck go is basically just Bing results, right?

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

Seems like you also have the option to use the open source mixtral and llama3 models.

Also, if all the requests from their users go through their api request, i suppose is much more private than using your own account.

I’m not sure how they plan to monetise this though. Ai chat is not that cheap actually.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Oh, so it shows up between your search results? Sounds pretty horrible. Good that it's toggle-able.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Is that something that would be blocked by an adblocker? Or are you talking about the shopping tab? I have not used that myself in duckduckgo

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah, this makes it also quite a bit less interesting to me. Perhaps it would be better if they could use donations and have a free instance for everyone. But I suppose that earns much less, and having people host their own instances does not seem to be on the roadmap for them.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

I also use SearxNG for all my searches at the moment. But the instance I use is not that fast. Might have to look into hosting one myself.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... by NationProtons in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

Yeah, I used it for a long while in the past. Now mostly on searxNG, but I still like the bangs and quick results from ddg. Kagi is also pretty good, but feels a bit too pricey in my country.

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I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 4 months ago by NationProtons@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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This is the reply:

As a model running through DuckDuckGo's privacy layer, I can provide you with accurate information about their privacy features.

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that prioritizes user privacy. They have a strong commitment to protecting user data and have implemented various measures to ensure anonymity. Here are some key aspects of their privacy features:

No tracking: DuckDuckGo does not track users' searches, browsing history, or any other personal information.
No personal data collection: They do not collect or store any personal data, including IP addresses, user agents, or other identifiable information.
Encrypted searches: Searches are encrypted, which means that even your ISP or network administrators cannot see what you're searching for.
No targeted ads: DuckDuckGo does not display targeted ads, which reduces the risk of data collection and profiling.

Regarding cases where DuckDuckGo's privacy was questioned, there have been a few instances:

2011: DuckDuckGo was criticized for using Amazon Associates, which could potentially track user behavior. However, they quickly addressed the issue and removed the affiliate program.
2019: A security researcher discovered a bug in DuckDuckGo's browser extension that could potentially leak user data. The issue was promptly fixed, and an audit was conducted to ensure the security of their systems.
2020: DuckDuckGo faced criticism for using Microsoft's Bing API, which some argued could compromise user privacy. However, DuckDuckGo clarified that they do not share user data with Microsoft and that their partnership is limited to search results.

It's essential to note that DuckDuckGo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to user privacy and has taken steps to address any concerns or issues that have arisen. They are transparent about their practices and have implemented robust measures to protect user data.

If you have any more questions or concerns about DuckDuckGo's privacy features, feel free to ask!

Is anybody using duckduckgo over searx or other search engines? What is your experience?

Reality check by NationProtons in c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

I’m running NixOs as a daily driver for a while now. It’s the first time I want to actively convince people to try out a distro. But then I realise most people around me would not want to bother learning how to configure it.

Reality check by NationProtons in c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 23 points 5 months ago

Man, I wish there were more people around me who cared about discussing Linux and open source software. Only one person I know actually understands it, but he’s still running windows for games and programming.

Self-Made by NationProtons in c/memes@lemmy.ml

[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago

Grift + wealth works even better.