Sorry to hear that. Do you get better results with SearXNG?

I ignore communities, posts, and comments that have no real thought behind them. This includes those that are just “educated” repetitions of culture-mantras, no matter what “side” or whatever they are on. Unfortunately, this is most of the internet these days.

Because I appreciate thought, I upvote comments that someone activated some brain cells to write. I also upvote those that make me think, teach me something new, or just make me laugh.

I downvote comments that are mean, aggressive, or otherwise demeaning to the person they are replying to - whether that person was me or someone else.

Anyone using Mojeek?

Their about page: https://www.mojeek.com/about/

When YouTube does anything weird I switch my VPN to a neighboring country that’s less popular. Suddenly YouTube loads everything without problem.

I recognize this point every time I drive by one of the old, now-closed Sherri’s restaurants.

Apartment complex websites that photoshop (outright lie) about what the apartment is like and you’re not allowed to see the actual place before renting (current tenant is still there, or the manager/owner just doesn’t want you to see even if it’s empty). And - there’s so much competition for apartments in the area you either sign the lease sight-unseen or you live in your car.

I’ve done OK in some of these. None were what the website pics and descriptions offered, but they were still OK. Some others, though, turned out to be absolute broken down dumps. And every single one of these places have great online reviews. Imagine that.

Wouldn’t be surprised if the landlord/owner gets a percentage, as well.