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Has anyone else noticed that Google have just introduced a new 'Star' system - Google Stars to their search results?
Google had previously attempted to introduce a SearchWiki option - so you could comment on your search results (if you were logged in to your Google account).
I didn't use the Google SearchWiki option so turned it off in my Google Search preferences:
Hide the ability to share, promote, remove, comment, or add your own results.
Google have just abandoned SearchWiki and have now added a new Star system where you can click the Star within your own personal SERPS (Search Engine Result PageS).
I've already checked the option in my preferences to remove SearchWiki, has anyone figured out how to remove Google's new Stars?
Google had previously attempted to introduce a SearchWiki option - so you could comment on your search results (if you were logged in to your Google account).
I didn't use the Google SearchWiki option so turned it off in my Google Search preferences:
Hide the ability to share, promote, remove, comment, or add your own results.
Google have just abandoned SearchWiki and have now added a new Star system where you can click the Star within your own personal SERPS (Search Engine Result PageS).
I've already checked the option in my preferences to remove SearchWiki, has anyone figured out how to remove Google's new Stars?
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I hate STARS so much. Every time I get the interface down to almost pure text (which I read at 1200 wpm) Google pushes some new distracting feature onto the screen. There has GOT to be a way to disable this feature. It is of NO use to me. The fact that something is in my Bookmarks has NO bearing on its usefulness for my current search. Am I going to say, oh, that's a bookmark - Let's close this page and open the bookmark instead. NO WAY. I don't mind new features as long as they come with an OFF SWITCH.
Hi wildcatherder and welcome to the Freeola Forum!
This is quite an old thread you've woken up...
Things have moved on a bit since I wrote it. Google 'Stars' which replaced Google SearchWiki seems to have gone for me replaced by the Preview 'magnifying glass'.
I'm guessing you're still seeing it if you use Google Bookmarks which isn't something I use.
But I agree with you - I wish Google would include an option (Off Switch) when they bring out their new stuff!
Google still haven't given up on the Stars/Wiki evolution though as it looks like Google +1 is it's next attempt.
I really love Google but it seems like they sometimes forget that many users like things as they are :¬)
This is quite an old thread you've woken up...
Things have moved on a bit since I wrote it. Google 'Stars' which replaced Google SearchWiki seems to have gone for me replaced by the Preview 'magnifying glass'.
I'm guessing you're still seeing it if you use Google Bookmarks which isn't something I use.
But I agree with you - I wish Google would include an option (Off Switch) when they bring out their new stuff!
Google still haven't given up on the Stars/Wiki evolution though as it looks like Google +1 is it's next attempt.
I really love Google but it seems like they sometimes forget that many users like things as they are :¬)
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