Google images has changed!

[IamSam]

It seems that Google has changed it's image search.

old...


new...


https://www.ghacks.net/2018/02/12/say-goodbye-to-the-view-image-button-on-google-images/

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/02/12/google_view_image_button_removed/

Take a look and see what you think.

 

[Eggy]

That's weird...

Here's what I get in IE11


and this is what I get in Firefox...



But Firefox had an update today (58.0.2)

 

[IamSam]

That is odd.

I have not yet updated to the latest FF because they left me hi and dry without my addons. There's one in particular that I absolutely depend on that deletes all cookies, LSO's, and trackers the instant they are detected.....................the creator of that addon chooses not to try and rewrite the addon for the new FF format. So until something similar shows up, I willl not update FF.

 

[Eggy]

I have to say that I actually only use FF for PSG due to typing issues when using IE11.
But FF Quantum as it is called now has almost doubled in speed and is equal, if not faster then Chrome...
I'll check IE11 again tomorrow to see if it changed.

 

[Eggy]

The 'view' button in FF is back!

 

[IamSam]

Not for me in any browser.

 

[Eggy]

All my browers allow me to view the image...

 

[Nxxl]

It's the same for me. They're probably implementing it one country/region at a time.

 

[IamSam]

They're probably implementing it one country/region at a time.

I think your right! Enjoy it while you can.

 

[Eggy]

Yep, it happened...the view button is gone in all my browsers...

 

[IamSam]

This is all because of Getty Images.
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/n...n-wake-of-getty-images-copyright-deal-1813422

Getty is known for being trolls: http://alj.orangenius.com/tips-responding-getty-images-demand-letter/

http://kelleykeller.com/the-getty-images-demand-letter-fighting-the-copyright-bully/

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/2...law-firm-its-copyright-trolling-efforts.shtml

 

[IamSam]

One thing I've noticed is that Google no longer includes Getty images. This could impact Getty's bottom line. I personally never used Getty's services because there are so many other better alternatives.

While I certainly understand Getty's gripe and I think that copyright infringement is higher today than ever, I'm not fond of financial bullies getting their way and those who think the laws don't apply to them, ruining things for the rest of us.

 

[Eggy]

And if you really want some of these images, you can always use Yahoo...

 

[IamSam]

Yahoo and BIngs image search's are poor compared to what Google used to be..............oh well..........guess there's nothing we can do about it now.

 

[Eggy]

...those who think the laws don't apply to them, ruining things for the rest of us.

That's the big problem...

 

[IamSam]

That's the big problem...

Agreed. It's very evident in our own Free edit forum.

 

[gedstar]

There's an Extension for Firefox and Chrome to bring back the View Image button
Google Search "View Image" Button – Add-ons for Firefox
Google Search "View Image" Button - Chrome Web Store

 

[Eggy]

Hey Ged!
Welcome back...
Thanks for the tip...

 

[Eggy]

Is it only me?
The 'view image' button in FF is gone again...the add-on is installed and active.

 

[IamSam]

For me, it's now included in a right click menu.............