[tor-bugs] #4902 [Firefox Patch Issues]: Change the default search engine in TBB

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#4902: Change the default search engine in TBB
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 Reporter:  phobos         |          Owner:  mikeperry
     Type:  enhancement    |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium         |      Milestone:  TorBrowserBundle 2.3.x-stable
Component:  Firefox Patch  |        Version:
  Issues                   |
 Severity:  Blocker        |     Resolution:  worksforme
 Keywords:                 |  Actual Points:  1
  MikePerry201204          |
Parent ID:                 |         Points:  1
 Reviewer:                 |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by gk):

 Replying to [comment:33 heyjoe]:
 > > Startpage does not want us using their engine.
 >
 > What does this mean? Who is stopping you from setting any search engine
 as default?

 No one is stopping you from doing that, exactly. The point is we were in
 contact with Startpage and they said explicitly they are not happy with us
 using their search engine. I think that's a clear sign to pause and look
 for something else.

 > > I think we are good with DuckDuckGo for now.
 >
 > What does "good" mean, considering that Amazon can track all the
 searches? And what is the basis of your trust in a search provider who is
 working with an entity like Amazon?

 I think there is more elaboration needed than just claiming the things you
 do. E.g. what does "work with" mean in this context? And why and how can
 Amazon track all the searches? We have mailing lists for discussions like
 that, e.g. tor-talk. (see: https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-
 bin/mailman/listinfo). That way, everyone in our community could get on
 the same page (and read the info substantiating your claims) and help with
 decision-making.

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