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diff --git a/docs/user/own-instance.rst b/docs/user/own-instance.rst index a2f736562..af415b61d 100644 --- a/docs/user/own-instance.rst +++ b/docs/user/own-instance.rst @@ -2,8 +2,10 @@ Why use a private instance? =========================== -"Is it worth to run my own instance?" is a common question among searx users. -Before answering this question, see what options a searx user has. + *"Is it worth to run my own instance?"* + +\.\. is a common question among searx users. Before answering this question, +see what options a searx user has. Public instances are open to everyone who has access to its URL. Usually, these are operated by unknown parties (from the users' point of view). Private @@ -42,9 +44,9 @@ hidden from visited result pages. What are the consequences of using public instances? ---------------------------------------------------- -If someone uses a public instance, he/she has to trust the administrator of that +If someone uses a public instance, they have to trust the administrator of that instance. This means that the user of the public instance does not know whether -his/her requests are logged, aggregated and sent or sold to a third party. +their requests are logged, aggregated and sent or sold to a third party. Also, public instances without proper protection are more vulnerable to abusing the search service, In this case the external service in exchange returns |