ChaCha.com - Real person search engine

[Torment]

Agreed. I have tried it a few times with questions ranging from the unanswerable to the mind-blowingly easy and generally the guides on Cha Cha have generated very mediocre results.

I can see the novelty factor but ultimately a simple google search is faster & more efficient. Surely, the basic driving force behind searching the internet is that not only can you turn up a plethora of results - but you can also stratify the quality / relevance of the results for yourself very quickly and thus procure what you want in the least possible time. Whereas with this engine, your results are constrained not only to the relevance which the guide places on your results (which conceivably will mean they are impractical as a means to an end for the user) but also it doesn't eliminate human error as your results ( beyond the obscurity of the question) will only really be as good as the guide who is trying to find them.


Personally I can't see how it is better in any way - except as a cheap alternative for entertainment......

 

[Thorpy]

For you who actually wish to use this for serious searches need to wake up, twats.

Google IS the best and will stay the best for a long time.

Pranks ftw

 

[Colt .45 killer]

pranks ftw .. im gonna go do the chobbam armor again .. hheheh that was a kicker.,.

 

[SnotRocket]

Chacha search logs

Chacha search logs

So I found a site called chacha.com that is a search engine with other users that are there to help you find what you're looking for. Here is a log from my most recent search.

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: MichaelW
MichaelW: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Hi michael
MichaelW: Hell, info seeker.
MichaelW: I trust you are fine.
You: not for long@!
MichaelW: How may I assist you today?
MichaelW: There is always hope, they say.
MichaelW: As long as you are breathing.
You: my friend just told me of the possibility of an attack by the undead
MichaelW: That is untrue.
You: I need help searching how to barricade my house
MichaelW: Entirely unlikely.
You: he told me you'd say that
MichaelW: I guarantee you that his assertions are unbecoming of a true friend.
MichaelW: But I can research barricading a house.
MichaelW: Please stand by!
You: *sigh* I thought so
MichaelW: If you change your mind about the iron bars on your windows, please let me know.
You: perhaps if they could be electrified
You: maybe searching for a power generator would help
MichaelW: That is a possibility...
You: ooo but that might increase the electric bill
You: could you find information on that?
MichaelW: Dear info seeker:
MichaelW: ChaCha requests that its guides...
MichaelW: Limit their searches...
MichaelW: To one general topic per session.
MichaelW: Sincerely,
MichaelW: Headquarters
You: is this not all related to the undead?
MichaelW: Ahhhhhh!
MichaelW: You have pushed me over the edge!
MichaelW: Goodbye!
MichaelW: Thank you for using ChaCha!
Status: Session ended.

 

[Thorpy]

AHahah yes

posted this a while back although the thread didnt live long

Chacha is always good fun when ur bored

eDIT: it seems my thread has been brought back

 

[Skew]

(Requested from IRC)

JoeB: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hi
You: i'm looking for furry pr0nz
You: can you help me please?
JoeB: Hello.....please be more specific on what you are needing help searching for, to allow me to provide you, links specific to your needs.
You: furry pr0nz
JoeB: Adult searches are not allowed by ChaCha guides. You are welcome to use ChaCha to search for these types of searches, if you desire, but they will have to be without the aid of a ChaCha guide.

 

[Jono]

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: JondaB
JondaB: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hi
JondaB: Hello
You: how many actors supposedly died in LOTR?
JondaB: ok I will look
You: oh and while you're there, could you tell me how many copies of the game Red Orchestra were sold via Steam?
JondaB: how was that first one?
You: yeah it had the answer
JondaB: great
You: oh and while you're there, could you tell me how many copies of the game Red Orchestra were sold via Steam?
JondaB: yes I am looking
You: oh ok
You: coolio
You: no problemo then
You: hmm not there
JondaB: look like on the third one it says more than 5 million copies
You: let me check
JondaB: do you think? let me know and I will look some more
You: where does it say 5 million copies?
JondaB: did you get that?
You: yeah
JondaB: it that good?
You: yeah cheers
JondaB: anything else?
You: naa
You: thanks
You: toodles
JondaB: have a great day!!!!
JondaB: Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.

5 million copies?!?

Go TW!

 

[odin1899]

Besides, how difficult is it to use Google really? I think that someone helping you find something on the internet is like a person holding your dick for you while you're peeing.

Ah, but that is so much more fun than holding your penis yourself, just like ChaCha!

 

[Nimsky]

GOLDEN.



Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: RichF
RichF: Welcome to ChaCha!
RichF: Hello!
You: Hi!
RichF: How can I help you on this search?
You: i'm looking for a picture of ceiling cat reiching out of heaven

RichF: Is that it?
You: yeah, thanks!
RichF: Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
You: Tell me when Ceiling Cat was born
You: i love him so much
RichF: I don't know how old he is but apparently he dislikes pakistanis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/Ceiling_Cat

You: why would ceiling cat dislike pakistanis?? is he racist??
RichF: Apparently
RichF: I mean i'm pretty sure you know what the whole story of ceiling cat is.
You: I've heard rumors of him having had sexual relationships with the kitten from "everytime you masturbate...", but I never knew he was racist
RichF: Is there anything else I can help you with?
You: do you think that when I go to heaven, I will see ceiling cat?
RichF: I sure hope I don't.
You: but he is a good cat... what makes you say that
RichF: I'm not a cat person.
RichF: But I have to close our session now.
RichF: Have a good day.
RichF: Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.

 

[Mr._Kong]

ahahaha this stuff is awesome!

 

[Sichartshofen]

I gave them something really hard to find.

Tiger tanks vs T34/85 tests data and combat reports

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: PhyllisA
PhyllisA: Welcome to ChaCha!
PhyllisA: Please be more specific as to what you're looking for on this topic.
You: hello
PhyllisA: hi
You: I am looking for any information on test data or after action reports of tiger tanks against t34/85's
PhyllisA: ok one moment while I search that for you
You: Thanks
5 minutes later
PhyllisA: Thanks for being patient! Rest assured I'm finding the most relevant results for your search.
You: I'm in no hurry
First result - http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/tiger1.htm
PhyllisA: take a look at that first result and let me know if it's relevant to your search
You: i've had that site bookmarked for months
PhyllisA: I'll keep searching
/me goes to have a smoke
20 minutes later
Transfer: You are being transfered to another guide who can help you search even better!
Looking for guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: TiffanyS
TiffanyS: Welcome to ChaCha!
TiffanyS: Hello
TiffanyS: One moment Im still searching
TiffanyS: Are these results sufficient?
You: let me take a look
You: No, the first one is for minature remote control tanks and the second one I already have
You: I need test or combat reports of real Tigers vs T34/85's
TiffanyS: One moment while I transfer you to another guide sorry I could not help
Transfer: You are being transfered to another guide who can help you search even better!
Looking for guide ...
Status: Guide not located.

 

[Mr._Kong]

thats a bumer sich.

 

[[5.SS]Strother]

Sich you should rate them REALLY bad so they get fired!!

 

[Colt .45 killer]

Q : why do macs **** so much??

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: PrabhS
PrabhS: Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hi
PrabhS: Hello there
You: just wondering if the wonderfully world of the internet can answer this
You: hey
PrabhS: Are you looking for reasons why PCs are better than Macs?
You: yes
You: or just plain old reasons why apple's ****
You: so do you use a mac?
PrabhS: No, i've been a PC user for my while life
You: oh'k
You: so your another one of the smart ones
PrabhS: Well not smart enough to use a Mac
PrabhS: that's what you can say
You: hrmm
You: you watching the video also?
PrabhS: No, trying to find you other results to look at.
PrabhS: Thought you might like some humor.
You: yeah the video is humorous
You: listening to this guy makes me think windows is better then we know
You: darn, whats funny is that billy g stole the gui idea from macs
You: and theirs was orininally better
PrabhS: Yes
You: but now macs are the worst comp out theer
PrabhS: Sending you another link if you really want to research on it.
You: well i have a teacher
You: who is a mac lover
You: and we have a presentation
You: on why macs are so "good"
PrabhS: Maybe you can put the video in the presentation
You: so i plan to have some fun with the guy for my 20 minutes of presentation
You: oh yes, that video will be on there
PrabhS:
PrabhS: You can also get some informatino out of this link.
You: seriously though is it true that most games are mac incompattable?
PrabhS: Yes, so are most program
PrabhS: Compared to Windows operating system, Mac has very less programs
You: just a bit of off topic here
You: do you play video games?
PrabhS: Don't really get the time
PrabhS: I'm a university student
You: hrmm , thats gotta ****
PrabhS: Its hard to take care of all the expenses
PrabhS: Can't spare any money for games
You: so, one other thing, can you find out if Red orchestra runs on a mac?
PrabhS: Sure
PrabhS: Yes, there is a Mac version that is available.
You: oh ok, dident even know it
PrabhS: I'm reading some reviews in which people are saying it runs better on PC though
You: which is most likely true
PrabhS: So would you like me to find any other information about Macs?
You: hrm no thanks
PrabhS: Alright
You: thanks for the help
PrabhS: You have a great day ahead
You: you to
PrabhS: Thanks for searching ChaCha
PrabhS: Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.

results (i really recomend the youtube vid)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZQ_It0weI"][COLOR=#800080]YouTube - Macs ****[/COLO
  YouTube - Macs ****
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZQ...p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZQ_It0weI[/COLO
• Ten Reasons Why Macs ****
  Ten Reasons Why Macs ****
  http://www.computerjokes.net/149.htm
• TechZone - Computer Buying Guide
  Computer Buying Guide - PC vs Macintosh
  http://www.techzone.ilstu.org/guide/pc_vs_mac.shtml
• mac's vs Pc's - WebDeveloper.com
  mac's vs Pc's - WebDeveloper.com
  http://www.webdeveloper.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69277
• Red Orchestra 3.1 - MacUpdate
  REQUIREMENTS Mac capable of running Unreal Tournament 2004.
  http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15150

 

[[5.SS]Strother]

bump, I've got a rather entertaining...and scary conversation coming!

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: Kayla(81073)
Kayla(81073): Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Howdy
Kayla(81073): Hello
Kayla(81073): How are you today?
You: dandy, you?
Kayla(81073): fine thanks.
You: I'm looking for a visual representation of the difference between 40 mL and 50 mL, can you help me?
Transfer: You are being transfered to another guide who can help you search even better!
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Status: Connected to guide: Christina(83596)
Christina(83596): Welcome to ChaCha!
Christina(83596): Welcome to ChaCha! Please wait a moment while I search for your results.
Christina(83596): Would you just like to know the difference?
You: lol the difference is 10 mL
Christina(83596): Yes
Christina(83596): but if you wanted me to search something for you
You: I want a visual representation
Christina(83596): it'd benefit me and you
Christina(83596): lol
Christina(83596): a visual
Christina(83596): okay
Christina(83596): Thanks for being patient! Rest assured I'm finding the most relevant results for your search.
You: lol I still can't believe you asked me if i wanted to know the difference lmao
Christina(83596): Well...
Christina(83596): There's a difference between measurements
Christina(83596): Do you want to see it through liquids
Christina(83596): or what I just gave you?
You: lemme check
You: liquids, considering it is mililiters
Christina(83596): okay
Christina(83596): Thanks for being patient! Rest assured I'm finding the most relevant results for your search.
Christina(83596): I'm sorry but I can't find exactly what you want
You: ok thanks anyways
Christina(83596): Would you like for me to transfer you?
Christina(83596): ....To another guide
You: naw I'm cool
Christina(83596): Okay
You: ciao
Christina(83596): well have a great night!
Christina(83596): ciao!
Christina(83596): Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.


uhm....do they hire high school drop outs?

 

[Deeival]

What is the annual birth and death rate for house dogs and cats

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Ring: ...
Status: Connected to guide: Bambi(22811)
Bambi(22811): Welcome to ChaCha!
Bambi(22811): Hi, my name is Bambi and I'll be assisting you with your search.
Bambi(22811): Please help me by giving me more information on what you are searching for. The more information you supply, the better my results
You: What the question states.
You: Western Canada in general would be ok too
Bambi(22811): ok, let me see what I can find.
You: Thanks for looking
Bambi(22811): This is all I can find, sorry.
Bambi(22811): Is there anything else on this topic I can find for you today?
You: There is one more
You: How can Cha Cha afford to have people do my dirty work on the internet?
Bambi(22811): ChaCha is advertiser based...as long as they think ChaCha will draw people, they will keep advertising.
You: Oh I see
You: Good luck then - I hope you keep you job for a while.
You: Have a good day
Bambi(22811): Gotta go, I'm out of my search time. Have a great day.
Bambi(22811): Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Ring: ...
Status: Connected to guide: Polina(76059)
Polina(76059): Welcome to ChaCha!
You: Hello there
Polina(76059): Hello there! My name is Polina and I will gladly assist you on this session! What can I do for you?
You: Find what the annual birth and death rate for house dogs and cats is
Polina(76059): Please wait a moment while I search for your results.
Polina(76059): I assume I won't be able to help you with this... Would you like to be transferred to an another guide who might probably help you?
You: If it is someone who can help me with my problem, yes please!
Polina(76059): Wait, I got a link
You: Great!
Polina(76059): That's all available I guess.......
You: I dont see any links yet
You: All it shows it "Recreation Pets"
Polina(76059): No?..
Polina(76059): One link I sent
Polina(76059): Do you have firefox?..
You: Yes
Polina(76059): That's it...
Polina(76059): There's a solution
Polina(76059): Link will come up when you press I'm Done...
Polina(76059): Or I press I'm Done
You: Alright. Thank you. Have a great day
You: Thanks, I'm done.
Status: Session ended.

And you know what? SHE LIED! The link never showed up and I will live in the dark ages for the rest of my life!

 

[BuddyLee]

Well, I too asked how many copies of RO were sold, but got no definitive answer, and the links they provided were pretty much useless, except for this retared review... http://features.moddb.com/244/red-orchestra-ostfront-41-45/?fpage=2

Cons: ...

-Infantry are almost useless against vehicles.

What a jackass.

 

[TrentA]

Toughie: info on spanish revolvers made for the british in WWI

Status: Connecting ...
Status: Looking for a guide ...
Ring: ...
Status: Connected to guide: cindy(78164)
cindy(78164): Welcome to ChaCha!
You: hello
cindy(78164): Welcome to ChaCha! Please wait a moment while I search for your results.
cindy(78164): While I am searching, have you had a chance to look at the relevant links at the side of the page?
You: yes, it gives a bit of history but not what I'm looking fore exactly
You: for, sorry for the typo
cindy(78164): Would you like me to transfer your search to another guide? Maybe they will have better info for you.
You: sure
cindy(78164): Let me send you one more link, and then I'll tranfer you. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
You: its ok
cindy(78164): have a great day
cindy(78164): Please RATE ME. Thanks for using ChaCha.
Status: Session ended.



I thought she said that she would transfer me...

here's the links she gave me
http://www.collectiblefirearms.com/PistolsS&W.html
http://www.militaryantiquesmuseum.com/military_antiques.php?step=5&getspecial=1

 

[[5.SS]Strother]

LMAO these are great...I swear it's the same person under different names...they must be paid dirt considering how terrible they are now.

 

[TrentA]

to be honest, mine was really hard, but they could have transfered me to one of the other 19,000 employees. Oh and why that other one talking about ceiling cat was so interested in ceiling cat hating pakastanies is because the operation is based out of India