Very Strange Search Engine Issue

Jim · 2008-07-30, 12:42 PM

This has happened on all search engines since last week sometime. When I search for something either adult or mainstream, the first and most of the results are .uk domains. Do you guys think it is an isp issue, pc issue or something else?

Greenguy · 2008-07-30, 12:50 PM

Spyware/malware?

Did you fly to London?

Jim · 2008-07-30, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenie

Spyware/malware?

Did you fly to London?

I am going to have a hard enough time traveling to Buffalo

And, I checked for all the spyware and crap. But do you think the uk has some plan to screw with everyone's SE results?

justbondage · 2008-07-30, 01:35 PM

Sounds like a setting, go into the preferences of google and make sure that location stuff isn't checked.

Licker4U · 2008-07-30, 01:47 PM

Avast is having a field day with viruses in e-mails to me from .uk domains. I guess the Brits still hold a grudge....

Jim · 2008-07-30, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justbondage

Sounds like a setting, go into the preferences of google and make sure that location stuff isn't checked.

It is with every search engine.

Cleo · 2008-07-30, 02:12 PM

Use your iPhone to do your searches.

justbondage · 2008-07-30, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

It is with every search engine.

Sorry, misread that and thought you said "all searches" just.

Odd one.

cd34 · 2008-07-30, 02:49 PM

Did some setting get screwed up in your router or machine that is potentially using a London based proxy server?

I believe most of those are done via geographic IP location tables -- but, the IP showing on your posts here is similar to the one you usually post with and according to the maxmind database, is in NY. It does seem odd that all engines would make the wrong assumption which makes me wonder. Do other machines on your home network also do the same thing? If not, then it is localized to your machine and is more likely a proxy issue. If they do seem to search London sites, then it is more likely an IP issue.

Greenguy · 2008-07-30, 02:58 PM

Maybe you changed a setting on your clock & it thinks you're in London.

OR

Maybe you've been watching that Secret Diary Of A Call Girl show on Showtime & you went to look up the reviews on Belle (last weeks show - I know)

OR

Maybe you were looking to buy BlueBrit a wedding gift & you wanted to get him something from home.

OR

Maybe you were concerned with

's recent arrest

OR

.....

DangerDave · 2008-07-30, 06:33 PM

First thing I would check Jim(and I guess you probably have) is the Windows Regional and Language Options...

DD

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Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Very Strange Search Engine Issue This has happened on all search engines since last week sometime. When I search for something either adult or mainstream, the first and most of the results are .uk domains. Do you guys think it is an isp issue, pc issue or something else?

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cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	Did some setting get screwed up in your router or machine that is potentially using a London based proxy server? I believe most of those are done via geographic IP location tables -- but, the IP showing on your posts here is similar to the one you usually post with and according to the maxmind database, is in NY. It does seem odd that all engines would make the wrong assumption which makes me wonder. Do other machines on your home network also do the same thing? If not, then it is localized to your machine and is more likely a proxy issue. If they do seem to search London sites, then it is more likely an IP issue. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

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