So, the title, as well as being innuendo, is false - it's not 'by design' it is 'by default', and only for search terms.
I think it's fair enough to point out that these search terms are transmitted to Apple. It's also reasonable to complain that the option is hidden, and the terms and conditions where this is pointed out are glossed over.
This site, however, is counterproductive theater designed to look hackerish and scary, as well as to mislead users. It commits exactly the same error as Apple is accused of committing - it hides the fact that there is a simple UI to control this function, and that users should be educated to make the choice for themselves.
I think it's fair enough to point out that these search terms are transmitted to Apple. It's also reasonable to complain that the option is hidden, and the terms and conditions where this is pointed out are glossed over.
This site, however, is counterproductive theater designed to look hackerish and scary, as well as to mislead users. It commits exactly the same error as Apple is accused of committing - it hides the fact that there is a simple UI to control this function, and that users should be educated to make the choice for themselves.
Whoever did this is making things worse.