Re: UKNM: Search Terms

[Tim Ireland]

> Jon wrote:

> > > Does anybody know of any other similar resource, that shows

> > > how people actually use language with search engines?

> >

> >If you believe http://www.askjeeves.com/docs/peek/ everybody

> >asks lovely questions on Ask Jeeves - most of which seem

> >perfectly sensible.

>


Jo Chipchase countered:

> I don't believe it at all. I reckon Jeeves' search terms are totally

> fabricated, to cater for a family audience.  I bet people are *really*

> asking "where can I find porn on the Net", and other things I won't

mention

> here for reasons of decorum.


Actually, one of the top search queries of all time is 'how do I get rich

quick?'


Of course, this rates a few notches under 'free porn' queries, but at least

*somebody* out there is being realistic and responsible with their

connection...


;)


Tim Ireland

Designercity (www.designercity.com)

http://www.buymybook.co.uk/




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