A few have popped up on HN. The problem is, the quality of search results is often terrible, because the assumption that complexity of layout and density of information, much less relevance, are mutual opposites isn't valid.
Having used a few, I agree there's room for improvement.
> the assumption that complexity of layout and density of information, much less relevance, are mutual opposites isn't valid
I agree, but has anyone claimed that there is a correlation between a page's complexity and the quality of its information?
My experience has been that the folks who willingly disable javascript, use niche minimalist search engines and browsers, or otherwise prioritize a minimal ("smol") web experience are acutely aware that they are making a tradeoff. They sacrifice access to a significant fraction of the overall web including many high quality pages in exchange for a user experience they prefer.
Like many who have tried it, I found the experience too limiting, but I appreciate what they're doing. If nothing else, their efforts are making the web better for people who rely on accessibility technology and are forced to make such tradeoffs.
Having used a few, I agree there's room for improvement.
> the assumption that complexity of layout and density of information, much less relevance, are mutual opposites isn't valid
I agree, but has anyone claimed that there is a correlation between a page's complexity and the quality of its information?
My experience has been that the folks who willingly disable javascript, use niche minimalist search engines and browsers, or otherwise prioritize a minimal ("smol") web experience are acutely aware that they are making a tradeoff. They sacrifice access to a significant fraction of the overall web including many high quality pages in exchange for a user experience they prefer.
Like many who have tried it, I found the experience too limiting, but I appreciate what they're doing. If nothing else, their efforts are making the web better for people who rely on accessibility technology and are forced to make such tradeoffs.