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But I can’t search for things I know exist and very much want to find. I could previously do this with the same search syntax, really hoping this announcement means I can again.

And if that seems dramatic, in the intervening period do you want to know what Google served me for very specific search terms? Malicious content and very little else.

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that sounds frustrating but it’s not the same as being with an abusive partner

Consider that the analogy is intended to illustrate the mechanisms at play, and not the import.

A bad analogy is a bad analogy. If you want to illustrate the mechanism at play, come up with an analogy that fits the situation.

I'd agree that it's an overall failed analogy because people here are being distracted by the intensity signal, but I still see it as a good analogy for the purposes of illustrating the mechanism.

I’m sensitive to the distinction you’re making, I have had abusive partners. One of whom is a routine and often daily reminder of things I’d like to leave behind but haven’t yet been able to. I didn’t take the figurative way the other comment was phrased to mean literally that. Because you’re right, it’s not the same.

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