What is Digg?466 Comments
- PirateFSM, on 10/12/2007, -2/+188Try now, I just started my shift.
- EternalDarkWing, on 10/12/2007, -6/+164The guide I had last night did a good job at helping me find out how to get a lot of blood out of my carpet.
- spacebar14, on 10/12/2007, -2/+123Query: how can i conceal a murder weapon
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: BryanT
BryanT: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Can you help?
BryanT: and why would you need this info?
You: because i need to conceal a murder weapon?
BryanT: what type weapon?
You: specifically ... a m41a pulse rifle
BryanT: kinda big isn't that?
BryanT: as well as overkill
You: yes, but i still need to hide it.
BryanT: just do what ripley did
BryanT: throw it into a chello case
You: LMFAO
You: BryanT you just made my day. LOL you're getting on Digg too :D
BryanT: thanks
You: Thanks, I'm done.
Status: Session ended. - Tamriel, on 10/12/2007, -6/+119Digg is totally going to destroy this site. Is it bad that I think that's hilarious?
- revmonkey, on 10/12/2007, -2/+112at it's very core, it's pretty much just you getting people to search google for you.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -10/+108Actual chat log for above query:
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Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: MarcieG
MarcieG: Welcome to ChaCha!
MarcieG: Hi how are you?
MarcieG: Waht may I find you today?
You: do you have any paraplegic midgets frollicking in meadows with buttplugs in their ears ?
MarcieG: Thank you for using ChaCha!
Status: Session ended.
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Booooring! - Klarth, on 10/12/2007, -4/+65Wait, how the hell does a paraplegic frolic anyway?
- cds0528, on 10/12/2007, -0/+55There's no way this would work if people actually found out about this site...
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+58Unless the "guides" are actually FBI agents and this whole ChaCha thing is a sting. All the child-porn-queries aren't going to be that funny anymore all of a sudden.
- alwaysru, on 10/12/2007, -1/+53Oh my god, a company out there to make MONEY?!? THE SHAME.
- escapegoat, on 10/12/2007, -6/+56Cool idea, but I can't seem to get a guide while searching for "hardcore animal porn." WTF?
- patrickbwells, on 10/12/2007, -4/+52I just queried it with this question: "What is the "digg effect?".... Apparently no one would take the question...lol!
- tutivlahos, on 10/12/2007, -3/+47try billions...
- wtfunkymonkey, on 10/12/2007, -5/+48good job posting your IP address there, slick.
- majoogybobber, on 10/12/2007, -4/+46Norman: Welcome to ChaCha
You: Hi
Norman: Hi there. I will be helping with your search.
You: I'd like to get some information about puppies
Norman: Breeding or training info
You: In particular, I'd like to know which breeds handle the stress of human/canine intercourse the best
My connection was ended for "abusive behavior". - imafish2002, on 10/12/2007, -0/+42ironic being called pimpalicious and having erectile dysfunction no?
- 52tease, on 10/12/2007, -3/+41In case you don't get it, this is exactly what happens when you talk to a reference librarian. There are two main differences here, though. The first good and the second a real pitfall:
1. Unlike the reference interview, you don't have to go into the library. Also, this doesn't in any way associate itself with libraries, so it automagically removes a hurdle that keeps many people from entering that 'academic institution'.
2. The only qualifications for guides appear to be:
I am over the age of 18
I am legally authorized to work in the United States
I can spell correctly, use correct grammar, and am fluent in English
I like working with people and have a polite and courteous approach with people
I have high speed Internet (e.g. dsl, cable)
I have 30MB+ of storage available on my computer
I can navigate the Internet with ease
This means that you are not getting help from a trained professional, but from a self-professed 'established Internet navigator' who speaks English (and can afford high speed Internet). Who knows if they are able to effectively evaluate relevance and reliability (recent studies have shown - http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6725&page=1 - that those who think they are IT/IR savvy are really not)?
It is an awesome idea, but one we must accept with a grain of salt. A much better (and more reliable AND less commercial resource) is the Library of Congress' Ask a Librarian page: http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/
Quick side note, this seems appropriate as well: http://m-w.com/dictionary/cybrarian - graiz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+38Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: ValerieH
ValerieH: Welcome to ChaCha!
ValerieH: Hello how are you?
You: Good and you?
ValerieH: I am doing great!
ValerieH: Thank you for asking.
You: How does this work? Do you research every request?
ValerieH: Yes we do
ValerieH: What can I help you with.
You: Do you work for Cha Cha or are you an independent agent?
ValerieH: Working for Chacha is an independent agent
You: Do you get paid by volume of answers or per hour? How does one become an agent?
ValerieH: Let me get you some information on this topic.
ValerieH: Currently they are hiring per invite from other members
ValerieH: They should be putting out invites some time this month.
You: How did you become an agent?
ValerieH: I was referred from another guide
You: Do you get paid per answer or per hour or otherwise?
ValerieH: Well there are several different ways
ValerieH: it is not "per hour"
ValerieH: and your pay per search depends on you level of expertise
ValerieH: in the training mode you will not get paid until you have done 10-15 successful searches
You: Thanks... You've been helpful!
ValerieH: Sure thing!
ValerieH: Have a great one! - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+40On strings and harnesses of course...
- vibez, on 10/12/2007, -3/+40"How do I remove blood stains from the trunk of my car?"
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: Melinda M
Melinda M: Welcome to ChaCha!
Melinda M: Bleach is very helpful for that.
Melinda M: DNA remains I think though.
You: how about semen stains?
Melinda M: Thank you for using ChaCha!
Status: Session ended. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+37LisaL: Sorry, my whole system just froze. Been doing this a lot recently. If you're there, I'm going to have to transfer you to someone else. Sorry. Thanks for using ChaCha!
Ahahaha...this thing's going to hell. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+35But in a fun and entertaining way!
- patrickbwells, on 10/12/2007, -2/+36I just applied for a job at chacha.com
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+32I only found US stats, but for the month of October Google had 3.022 billion queries...or roughly 100 million a day.
- raabco, on 10/12/2007, -2/+33Original search: discipline a German turkey for improper urination
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: Jennifer R
Jennifer R: Welcome to ChaCha!
Jennifer R: Could you clarify your search question?
You: possibly
Jennifer R: That will hust help with my search!
Jennifer R: just
You: my christmas turkey from germany keeps urinating in the house, no matter what we do
You: im trying to keep the house clean until we can kill it
Jennifer R: I will find some info on turkeys
You: i understand much about turkeys, it's more about the urination all over the wall that im concerned about
Jennifer R: Would you like to know what to use to clean it up?
You: i don't want to spend the next 2 weeks cleaning it up, I'd prefer to know how to train it not to pee all over
You: hitting it doesn't seem to help
Jennifer R: Yeah I don't think you can train a turkey, but you never know!
You: heh i suppose! training isn't so important, seeing as it'll be a moot point in 2 weeks... is there some sore of clamp or amature surgery i could use?
Jennifer R: We could find a veterinarian
You: I was hoping for a cheap fix.
(minutes pass)
Jennifer R: I am unable to help you soryy! I will transfer you to someone else!
Transfer: You are being transfered to another guide who can help you search even better!
Looking for guide ... - wtfunkymonkey, on 10/12/2007, -6/+37It's about as wrong as it was for me to laugh when I read this, because I was thinking the same thing.
Oh, and searching for "having dirty sex with search engine guides" doesn't seem to get any takers. What the hell? - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -9/+40They don't seem to have anything on "paraplegic midgets frollicking in meadows with buttplugs in their ears" either.
Meh, I'm sticking with Google. - geoken, on 10/12/2007, -0/+30Question:
"who do our bases belong to?" - umrgregg, on 10/12/2007, -0/+29A picture of one conversation and results:
http://vodashare.com/show.php/2470_FunWithSearch.png
Guides are fun! But not too advanced on spelling ability. - umrgregg, on 10/12/2007, -3/+32My guide is having a field day with my question:
"How do I remove blood stains from the trunk of my car?"
It appears they do have a sense of humor ;) - riklomas, on 10/12/2007, -0/+28OshaB: How are those ?
You: Next page
OshaB: !!!! WARNING !!!! abusive language by guide (I just have to say thanks so much.. I can sit here and not do ***** and still get paid :))
OshaB: I'm off to play a game
OshaB: feel free to leave when you choose - UltimaNut, on 10/12/2007, -2/+30I searched for turtle porn with a guide. Oddly enough Tina found some for me.
- Llanowar, on 10/12/2007, -6/+32Cool, but imagine them getting a few million queries a day....
- crash331, on 10/12/2007, -0/+24Don't think they are bots. I just asked a question that I knew the answers to, and the guide did pretty good and even asked me a question during the process to clarify. Only gave me 4 results and took about 7 minutes, so I guess that is the downside.
- revmonkey, on 10/12/2007, -2/+26they are actual people, not bots.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+26I'm really getting a kick out of this!
Query: There's Chacha, but where's the hoohoo dilly?
Chat log:
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Status: Connected to guide: MicheleW
MicheleW: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Hello, my name's Dill Doe.
MicheleW: Hi there. I will be helping with your search.
MicheleW: uh huh.
You: I'm looking for the matching hoohoo dilly for ChaCha. Can you help me here?
MicheleW: What is a hoohoo dilly?
You: a hoohoo dilly is the matching counterpart to a chacha.
You: you know kindof like a plug and a socket.
MicheleW: I see. I think you searching the wrong site.
MicheleW: Thank you for using ChaCha!
Status: Session ended.
_____________________________ - agent888, on 10/12/2007, -0/+23I could turn my mom onto this site, so she could finally use some of them internets~ Then again the people would probably hunt me down and murder me after they got some of her searches. I could just see her search entry now: "Pewter Candle Sticks on ebay dot com"
- razialx, on 10/12/2007, -3/+25http://www.somethingawful.com/index.php?a=4291
They did an article on this. The site is, sadly, real. - MrUnderbridge, on 10/12/2007, -0/+22Right, but tell your grandparents that it's still a computer on the other end. They'll be really impressed. Also tell them that it's the computer's job to convince you it's a real person, and not to put up with that sort of thing.
Oh, and tell them to call the guide "Alan" regardless of what it tells you its name is. - TheGilmanator, on 10/12/2007, -1/+23Hey, what's the name of that resturaunt you like with all the stuff on the walls?
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -5/+27WTF is up with people and saying shenanigans? This isn't elementary school, damnit. It's *****...not shenanigans. To quote Super Troopers, "I swear to God I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says 'Shenanigans.'"
- Desolite, on 10/12/2007, -1/+22This is the BEST tool for a lazy person (such as I).
I'm never going to be bother to do my own queries again... infact this allows for even more multitasking - not that i multitask, because i'm lazy. - kb9vgr, on 10/12/2007, -3/+24shenanigans ?
- Klarth, on 10/12/2007, -0/+21Second time's the charm, huh?
- safetyseal, on 10/12/2007, -2/+22AngelaB: Good Morning
AngelaB: Welcome to ChaCha! Please wait a moment while I search for your results.
You: ok..good morning to you as well
You: so you are real people in there right?
AngelaB: yes we are
You: AMAZING!
You: this literally blows my mind
You: awesome with your help those pesky blod stains will be a thing of the past
AngelaB: i hope so:)
You: indeed
You: thai hookers aren't built like the used to be
AngelaB: how are these results so far?
You: they just can't take punch anymore..yeah it looks fine I think I'm gonna have these stians out in no time
You: thanks a ton, no do you know where i can rent a wood chipper?
AngelaB: Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
AngelaB: would you like for me to search for you?
You: yeah I'd like to find place where I could rent a wood chipper in the Dallas fort worth area
AngelaB: sure
AngelaB: one moment please
AngelaB: Thanks for being patient! Rest assured I'm finding the most relevant results for your search.
You: thanks so much, your worth a million right now
AngelaB: thats a tough one ..its hard to get past all the car rentals
You: hmm well thats ok i guess i can use the yellow pages
AngelaB: i will just finish this search..wont be a moment
You: k
AngelaB: there you go ..finally found one!
You: awesome your alife saver
You: i guess that will be all for me, but let me give you a piece of advice never import a thai hooker they are built like china dolls...that can't handle the rigors of modern american life....thanks so much angelaB
AngelaB: youre welcome lol
AngelaB: have a great day!
You: you too
AngelaB: Thanks for searching ChaCha!
AngelaB: Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha. - dbug, on 10/12/2007, -3/+23Wow, you got his IP!!!!!!!
And what are you gonna do with it now? Idiots.
You realize that everytime you're on IRC everyone can actually see your IP (on most servers anyway)? Big fking deal. - wtfunkymonkey, on 10/12/2007, -0/+20Uhm, that's not a wifebeater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wifebeater_(shirt) - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -4/+24AMarseille-251-1-80-175.w83-205.abo.wanadoo.fr
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LucilleE: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Hello
LucilleE: What may i help you find regarding this site is hilarious?
You: I just think this site is really odd.
You: Not in a bad way though
You: but it is about to get pounded by digg users hard.
Status: Session ended. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+22You know, this kind of reminds me of the online dating game Sony used to have.
http://duggmirror.com/playable_web_games/Sony_Online_Dating_Game_Gone_Horribly_Wrong/
Everyone is going to pound this site, trying to get the guides to say something obscene. I love it... -
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