Topic: Discussion of potential shadowbanning by Google of a particular website deidetekcja.com.
Initial observations: Almost certain (80-90%) that there's something deliberate happening, with a small chance it might be due to algorithmic SEO issues
Problem Overview
Website deidetekcja.com not appearing in Google search results.
Appears at the top in other search engines like Bing and DuckDuckGo.
Experiment: Manual search confirms that deidetekcja.com does not appear in Google.
Possible Explanations
Intentional Shadowbanning:
Google curating search results based on its preferences or policies.
Concerns over Google censoring content it doesn’t approve of.
Privileges from Section 230 being misused.
Technical Issues:
Possible issues like robots.txt file not properly configured.
Indexing issues due to incorrect HTTP status codes.
Bad website development configurations identified using Google Page Insights.
Arguments Against Intentionality
Some users argued technical misconfiguration could be the cause.
Expert input: Poor website configuration may result in indexing issues.
Counter Argument: Other search engines listing it suggests otherwise.
Scenario Analysis
Automated Indexing Issues:
HTTP status codes causing issues on mobile and desktop indexing.
Google’s indexing behavior potentially compared to other engines.
Debate about Google's automatic versus manual indexing processes.
Philosophical Consideration
Google as a Tool:
Tools should be functional without biases.
Hammer analogy explaining that tools should not restrict user's intentions.
Regulation:
Need for regulation in tech companies regarding content censorship.
Questions about the role of government regulation and enforcement.
Real-world Examples
Mention of other controversial websites having similar issues.
Legal/political context around DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and its implications.
Conclusion
Ongoing debate if this is intentional or purely technical.
Need for reliable evidence to firmly conclude Google's motives.
Potential future research to involve experts for technical validation.
Next Steps
Further technical investigation by developers.
Explore legal and regulatory discussions around tech censorship.
Keep monitoring the behavior of similar websites to compare indexing patterns.