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Am i the only one who thinks that using "Google it" instead of "search it" or "look it up" is problematic? (lemmygrad.ml)
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There are so many search engines out there and even chat bots to get info from. I refuse to let Google monopolize an action.

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[–] knfrmity@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is, just as so many brand names have become the colloquial term for a thing.

[–] dingus@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everyone I know says "Kleenex" not "facial tissue."

[–] CyberGhost@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 year ago

I say tissue