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Is it my imagination, or is this the most ineffective search engine on the entire net?
Is it deliberately designed to give me answers that are hopelessly irrelevant to my question?
And yet I persist in using it from time to time, just hoping against hope for a miracle I know can't happen.
So, two things I'd like you all to do here:
1) Post an example or two of Jeeves' most useless responses you've gotten, so I can feel better that it's not just me.
2) Tell me if you've ever found AskJeeves even remotely useful. I haven't, and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has?
Here's a couple I got:
I asked:
"How many frames per second can the eye detect?".
I was given the option of finding answers to the following queries:
"How much are eye tests on the NHS?"
"Where can I learn about the eye condition AZOOR"
"How does the human eye work"
"Where can I find a symptom flowchart to help identify eye problems?"
"Where can I find a dictionary or glossary specialising in eyes and vision"
BOLLARDS. I COULD PULL A BETTER QUESTION INTERPRETER OUT OF MY....
Is it deliberately designed to give me answers that are hopelessly irrelevant to my question?
And yet I persist in using it from time to time, just hoping against hope for a miracle I know can't happen.
So, two things I'd like you all to do here:
1) Post an example or two of Jeeves' most useless responses you've gotten, so I can feel better that it's not just me.
2) Tell me if you've ever found AskJeeves even remotely useful. I haven't, and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has?
Here's a couple I got:
I asked:
"How many frames per second can the eye detect?".
I was given the option of finding answers to the following queries:
"How much are eye tests on the NHS?"
"Where can I learn about the eye condition AZOOR"
"How does the human eye work"
"Where can I find a symptom flowchart to help identify eye problems?"
"Where can I find a dictionary or glossary specialising in eyes and vision"
BOLLARDS. I COULD PULL A BETTER QUESTION INTERPRETER OUT OF MY....
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YAhoo rulez
Wow. I'm impressed now.
I asked for a "Map of Pembrokeshire." First link, geographical information on Pembrokeshire, Wales.
But of course, it wasn't. It told me that Pembrokeshire didn't actually exist. It was actually called Dyfed.
Well it was. Seven years ago. And no map either.
So the next link.
Looks promising, a map of South Wales.
Until you click on it... It doesn't even mark out the sodding roads. It just says where towns are. Doesn't even have bloody Pembrokeshire on it, it cuts it out.
The next link doesn't even have Wales in it.
So, try the same question with Google.
Straight away a get a decent map of the whole of Pembrokeshire. Just showing Pembrokeshire has already beaten Jeeves.
Next, more maps, better maps, the chance to buy a map, an antique Pembrokeshire map for sale. I'm also shown the official Pembrokeshire website. All this from searching the whole net too, not just refined to the UK.
And now I know that my home town has two dedicated websites. Wow.
I asked for a "Map of Pembrokeshire." First link, geographical information on Pembrokeshire, Wales.
But of course, it wasn't. It told me that Pembrokeshire didn't actually exist. It was actually called Dyfed.
Well it was. Seven years ago. And no map either.
So the next link.
Looks promising, a map of South Wales.
Until you click on it... It doesn't even mark out the sodding roads. It just says where towns are. Doesn't even have bloody Pembrokeshire on it, it cuts it out.
The next link doesn't even have Wales in it.
So, try the same question with Google.
Straight away a get a decent map of the whole of Pembrokeshire. Just showing Pembrokeshire has already beaten Jeeves.
Next, more maps, better maps, the chance to buy a map, an antique Pembrokeshire map for sale. I'm also shown the official Pembrokeshire website. All this from searching the whole net too, not just refined to the UK.
And now I know that my home town has two dedicated websites. Wow.
Ok, I'll pick three from the question:
"Does Mr Snuggly have ginger hair?"
The answer of course, being no. Everyone knows that.
First link on list:
Mr. Lube - Caring For Your Car
Be smart. Drive smart. A Dead Battery Or Is It Just Discharged?
Number three, possibly the closest one:
Wigs
Choosing a wig maybe the most important decision you have to make if you want to pass. The right wig will make you while the wrong one will make you stand out even if everything else is perfect.
And at number 9:
Nausea - Relief From Morning Sickness
I did my Yale master's thesis on acupressure for morning sickness and am quite familiar with the literature and suggestions. There is actually *no* relationship with age or hormone status.
I'm going to do another question, this is fun.
"Does Mr Snuggly have ginger hair?"
The answer of course, being no. Everyone knows that.
First link on list:
Mr. Lube - Caring For Your Car
Be smart. Drive smart. A Dead Battery Or Is It Just Discharged?
Number three, possibly the closest one:
Wigs
Choosing a wig maybe the most important decision you have to make if you want to pass. The right wig will make you while the wrong one will make you stand out even if everything else is perfect.
And at number 9:
Nausea - Relief From Morning Sickness
I did my Yale master's thesis on acupressure for morning sickness and am quite familiar with the literature and suggestions. There is actually *no* relationship with age or hormone status.
I'm going to do another question, this is fun.
You know what? Google returned a site that answered my question straight away. I am impressed - that's even quite a lot better than I got with altavista.
Google gets the thumbs up.
Google gets the thumbs up.
Use Google. You know you want to.
...ask.
Is it my imagination, or is this the most ineffective search engine on the entire net?
Is it deliberately designed to give me answers that are hopelessly irrelevant to my question?
And yet I persist in using it from time to time, just hoping against hope for a miracle I know can't happen.
So, two things I'd like you all to do here:
1) Post an example or two of Jeeves' most useless responses you've gotten, so I can feel better that it's not just me.
2) Tell me if you've ever found AskJeeves even remotely useful. I haven't, and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has?
Here's a couple I got:
I asked:
"How many frames per second can the eye detect?".
I was given the option of finding answers to the following queries:
"How much are eye tests on the NHS?"
"Where can I learn about the eye condition AZOOR"
"How does the human eye work"
"Where can I find a symptom flowchart to help identify eye problems?"
"Where can I find a dictionary or glossary specialising in eyes and vision"
BOLLARDS. I COULD PULL A BETTER QUESTION INTERPRETER OUT OF MY....
Is it deliberately designed to give me answers that are hopelessly irrelevant to my question?
And yet I persist in using it from time to time, just hoping against hope for a miracle I know can't happen.
So, two things I'd like you all to do here:
1) Post an example or two of Jeeves' most useless responses you've gotten, so I can feel better that it's not just me.
2) Tell me if you've ever found AskJeeves even remotely useful. I haven't, and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has?
Here's a couple I got:
I asked:
"How many frames per second can the eye detect?".
I was given the option of finding answers to the following queries:
"How much are eye tests on the NHS?"
"Where can I learn about the eye condition AZOOR"
"How does the human eye work"
"Where can I find a symptom flowchart to help identify eye problems?"
"Where can I find a dictionary or glossary specialising in eyes and vision"
BOLLARDS. I COULD PULL A BETTER QUESTION INTERPRETER OUT OF MY....
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