I have certain topics I use since I do a lot of research. That is always my first clue when things change. I noted it with DDG about a year ago. I tried some other engines but did not see results that were any different from what I was already getting. I was hopeful with startpage but was quickly disappointed. The usual narrative slant was coming up at the top of the searches and I didn't like all the sponsored stuff. On the computer it is not so bad, but when searching on a phone it is a pain in the ass. So far, Qwant and Brave results are coming up like what I was used to getting. So we shall see.

I wonder about public statements like this all of a sudden especially knowing how conservatives are going to react. Then they sit back and watch where we go. We are predictable.