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		mkuhn on Feb 1, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DuckDuckGo is top result for "new search engine" I somewhat agree with you. In the long-run in my opinion it will hinder widespread adoption because, as you said, the name just sounds silly. But right now the name probably helps them because it generates attention and is memorable. But how DuckDuckGo thinks about this when it comes to a long-term perspective I don't know.

mattmaroon on Feb 1, 2009 [–]

It's harder to change names later. Google both generated attention immediately and was long-term viable.

The product will generate attention in the long run if its good.

mkuhn on Feb 1, 2009 | [–]

I completely agree with you. The name isn't the best it could be if thinking ahead.

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