In doing my research on Kids safe search engines I found out that they fall into two categories, those that do a really good job filtering but the results are very poor and those that have great results but the filtering is poor. I'm out to build one that has both good results and good filtering and am using Google's "Custom Search Engine" technology. Currently GoGooligans.com has a 5-Layer filtering setup: Layer 1: "Pre Submit filter", keywords are scanned prior to submission and alerted when inappropriate words are trying to be searched for. Layer 2: Google Safesearch in the "always ON" mode. Layer 3: Results are "kid oriented" by use of the keywords chosen in the CSE (Custom Search Engine) setup. (to see the difference try the query "games" at GoGooligans and regular Google) Layer 4: In addition to Google's SafeSearch, there are 28 more sexually explicit/racist keywords eliminated from all results using Google's "-hidden query" value. Layer 5: The index of sites (probably over 10,000) were derived mostly from Educational Resource sites, DMOZ kids/Teens section, news sites and other "safe topic" sites. But no matter how hard I've tried to eliminate inappropriate results, one or two always shows up (mainly from .edu and news sites!). I need you to help me with the "Pre Submit Filter" I've implemented. (I believe the first of it's kind in a safe search engine) Try to find inappropriate words or short phrases that get thru the filter and are returning inappropriate results. Up to now most of my emphasis has been put on sexually explicit words, with a few words from other areas. Here are some areas that I need to improve: Gang terminology & slang Drug slang Racist words Common sexually explicit typos Common warez terms Hate groups terminology Other stupid things kids think about, but shouldn't. Remember to think like a 7-15 year old kid!! PM me your findings incase it's material that should not be posted here. If you want, you can also PM me any inappropriate sites you found in the results. www.GoGooligans.com Thanks for your help, ED
I have to admit that you have done an incredible job here. This is great, the only other company I have seen who is really trying is Redzee.com. Good luck and please keep it up!
Kids are always trying to avoid blockades and censorship, but parents and teachers think otherwise. I'm not sure if GoGooligans will be a search engine that kids use at home very often, but I think teachers will use it. Most of the other "kid friendly" search engines just don't give very good pertinent results especially for slightly off the wall, but legitimate topics. I'm hoping Gogooligans will be used because of the good educational results and the intense filtering is just a bonus. Thanks to all for the comments, ED
i really like the idea... you have done a great job... and thanks for sharing the link too.... --Ashish
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