A look at search engines with their own indexes
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A cursory review of all the non-metasearch, indexing search engines I have been able to find.
About 6 thousand words; a long read
My personal IndieWeb site. I write about and develop software to promote user autonomy. Topics include accessibility, security, privacy, and software freedom.
This is a basic IndieWeb site.
In addition to its canonical url, a “rough draft” of this website also exists on my Tildeverse page. This site’s content also appears on my Gemini capsule.
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Here’s a selection of my best articles, in featured order. To see the rest, visit my Articles page.
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A cursory review of all the non-metasearch, indexing search engines I have been able to find.
About 6 thousand words; a long read
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A lengthy guide to making simple, inclusive sites focused on content before form. Emphasizes brutalist design and accessibility to include under-represented users.
About 23 thousand words; a very long read
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WhatsApp's rise and recent PR efforts highlight a class of business models that I call "user domestication".
3192 words; a read
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While source code is critical for user autonomy, it isn't required to evaluate software security or understand run-time behavior.
4343 words; a somewhat long read
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Documentation on which Fediverse blocklists I offer, how they are made, their differences, their caveats, and their intended use.
About 7 thousand words; a long read
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