Scary google searches being used to find my blog

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  poppysstyle · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 4:54 pm

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  Is there anything that can be done to block a certain search term or searcher from my blog? I can see some rather disturbing search terms have been used…how can I report them or block them?

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  timethief · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm

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  You can’t.

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  poppysstyle · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:02 pm

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  Ugh – it’s giving me the heeby jeebies – they’ve been searching for pedophile content…

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  timethief · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:04 pm

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  P.S. If you think about this you will recognize that it’s impossible to prevent anyone from using a search engine and typing whatever they wish into a search string. IP addresses have not been unique for more than a decade as ISPs place hundreds of us in the same IP block to save money. In addition many people have dynamic IPs that are ever changing. So IP blocking isn’t possible not is it desirable as search engines are meant to be used for discovery of information.

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  poppysstyle · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:05 pm

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  I figured as much – but can’t bear the thought of this kind of pervert being out there…Thanks again though.

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  timethief · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:06 pm

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  P.S. Ignore it. If you have no content that uses keywords associated with such behavior the searches will be non-productive and will diminish.

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  poppysstyle · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:12 pm

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  thanks:)

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  timethief · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:18 pm

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  You’re welcome. Though it’s deeply disturbing, pedophiles have always been found in human populations the world over, in every culture and class. Their numbers are greater in patriarchal societies and the world is cursed with patriarchal institutions that have yet to fall into ruin or be destroyed via revolution. That’s why I think it’s best for you to focus on what brings you blogging pleasure. Best wishes for happy blogging.

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  poppysstyle · Member · Oct 24, 2012 at 5:26 pm

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  Indeed! :)