What's Spam got to do, got to do with it? Searchles addresses Spam Issue

A recent article on TechCrunch highlights a pretty hot issue in the social search arena...*gasp*...SPAM! Google has, in effect, penalized Squidoo - most likely due to the high frequency of spam - causing certain pages to have a 75% drop in traffic and/or removal from high ranking positions on Google. The spam issue is certainly one to take seriously and we have implemented the following user-controls to help keep the spammers out of sight:

~ The ratings feature allows users to apply a certain quality assurance to search results and content display. Search results are weighted towards the top rated content as is the content on the homepage - now displaying top rated content instead of the most recent posts.

~ The social network you have built on Searchles helps protect from spam in a few ways. For one, search results are weighted towards content posted by those in a your circle of groups and friends. Also, the user-controlled settings on the my!Searchles page allows you to choose which Searchles activity you would like highlighted - friends, people in your groups, friends of friends, etc. Your my!Searchles display can be as inclusive or exclusive as you'd like depending on your preferences.

~ The "report a spammer" option is displayed right next to a user's name in case you can spot a spammer from a mile away. We always appreciate the help.

We strive to offer you the best, most relevant search results! We are offering the user-controls we believe are necessary to preempt the spam assault - keeping the spam in Spammersville and off your radar screen. Send any and all feedback/questions/comments/bad dreams about spam our way! But please don't send us spam.


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