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Kagi Small Web (blog.kagi.com)

668 points by u2077 · 1083 days ago · 185 comments on HN

Article summary

Kagi has launched the Kagi Small Web initiative, which aims to promote non-commercial content from individual bloggers and websites. The initiative includes a curated list of nearly 6,000 websites, which are featured in Kagi search results, a new website, and an RSS feed. The goal is to provide a more humane and diverse search experience. The initiative is open-source and allows users to contribute and provide feedback.

Main themes

  • small web
  • non-commercial content
  • search engine
  • curation
  • community involvement
  • web diversity
  • commercialization
  • open-source
  • collaboration

What commenters say

  • Some users appreciate the initiative and think it's a great way to discover new content and promote the small web.
  • Others suggest that the criteria for including websites in the curated list should be more flexible, such as allowing websites with some ads or sponsored content.
  • There is a discussion about the difficulty of curating a list of high-quality websites and the need for collaboration and community involvement.
  • Some users think that self-promotion should be allowed, as long as the website meets certain criteria, such as being old enough.
  • The initiative is seen as a way to counter the commercialization of the web and promote more diverse and meaningful content.
  • Some users appreciate the transparency and responsiveness of the Kagi team in addressing feedback and issues.
  • There are suggestions for improving the initiative, such as adding more features or lenses to the search engine.
  • The initiative is part of a broader discussion about the future of the web and the importance of preserving the small web and promoting non-commercial content.