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Which search engine should I use?
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I use Startpage, it’s based within the EU and a proxy for Google results!
Vpn block...
What?
It was mentioned in OP’s post: Startpage tends to block those coming in from VPNs.
You’re right, I’ve totally read over it. Sorry :) Can’t imagine a VPN is blocking it as I use it all the time, with and without a VPN. Maybe it’s your VPN provider?
I also use StartPage (always with a VPN) and have <1% of my searches blocked. I'm sure there is some logic as to why the occasional search doesn't get through, but I haven't been able to work it out.
Same. Changing servers or even just the query tends to work, but most of the times there's an option to fill a short "VPN form", solve a captcha, and it works again. So this tells me they're mostly interested in blocking automated traffic.
Why wpuld they do that? Unless they want to track you...
Because VPN IP addresses are commonly associated with malicious activity.
I'm using nord and ive not faced that issue yet
which these days are very very bad! especially if you search something tech/programming related.