When Google gets it wrong

Today, I couldn't be bothered to dig into my bookmarks and find the link for the online version of the magazine of JLSS - The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland.
So I asked Google to find me it, by cunningly searching for the terms "JLSS" and "magazine". I'd say that's a pretty clear search: two words, both of which are correct.

But no: Google knows better.

I'm not actually wanting to look at a recent article on Agency Worker Regulations.
Actually, what Google knows I'm really looking for is sites about JLS, the boy band.

Obviously, me putting in the actual words that I want to look for just isn't accurate enough, as after being presented with a screen of nonsense about disturbingly flexible young boys in tight t-shirts, I then have to click again to correct the search. Which actually was correct when I originally input it.

Google, I am NOT thick, and I do NOT want to have to see JLS!

Comments

Michael said…

Nah.. I think Google had it right.

Stop fighting it... let yourself pore over pictures of JLS... you know you want to! :p

30 August 2011 at 12:25

Dumpling said…

Michael, you just made me do a little sick in my mouth.

30 August 2011 at 13:06

false said…

This little script add-on for Chrome/Firefox seems to get rid of Google's latest attempt to be helpful...

http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/103507

Paul

13 September 2011 at 13:16

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