How Warnings Work
Every page in Korsyl's index goes through a review process. Here's exactly what the warning system means and when you'll see it.
The Three-Tier Verification System
When KorsylBot discovers a page, it doesn't appear in results as verified until a staff member reviews it. Every page is in one of three states:
What happens at each stage
1. KorsylBot crawls a page
Our crawler discovers a URL - either by following links from other sites or from a user-submitted crawl request. The page's content, title, and description are saved to our index with a status of Pending. The crawler respects robots.txt and only indexes English-language content.
2. Pending - you see a warning modal
If you click a Pending result in search, a yellow warning modal appears before you leave Korsyl. It tells you the page hasn't been reviewed yet. You can choose to visit anyway or go back - the choice is yours. The page is never blocked outright.
3. Approved - no warning, full results
A Korsyl staff member has reviewed the page and confirmed it is safe, appropriate, and correctly categorised. Approved pages appear in search results with no warning. Clicking a result takes you directly to the site.
4. Blacklisted - full-page warning + reason
Staff have determined the page contains harmful, deceptive, or otherwise unsafe content. A full-page red warning is shown with the reason the page was blacklisted. You are strongly advised not to visit it. If you think a page was blacklisted by mistake, you can report it for re-review.
Reporting a page
Anyone can flag a page for staff review - whether it's pending, approved, or even blacklisted (if you think the blacklist was a mistake). Reports are reviewed by our moderation team and are completely anonymous.
To report a page, click the Report button on any search result or on the warning page itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Korsyl show warnings instead of just blocking pages?
We believe in transparency, not censorship. Blocking a page entirely removes your ability to make an informed decision. A warning gives you the context you need - then you decide. Only blacklisted pages (confirmed unsafe by staff) trigger a strong warning; pending pages show a softer caution banner.
How long does it take for a page to be approved?
It depends on how many pages are in the review queue. We prioritise pages from crawl requests submitted by users, as those are from domains people actively want to access. There is no fixed SLA - we are a small team reviewing pages manually.
Can I request a page or site to be crawled and reviewed?
Yes - use the Submit a URL form. One request per domain is allowed. Once submitted, our team will crawl the site and prioritise its review.
What happens to my report?
Reports are reviewed by Korsyl staff. If the report leads to action (approval, blacklisting, or a status change), the page's status is updated and it will reflect in search results immediately. You won't receive a personal reply to anonymous reports, but all reports are read.
Does Korsyl track which pages I visit through the warning page?
No. The warning page does not log whether you chose to proceed or go back. Your browsing decisions are private. We only log the search queries themselves for abuse prevention - see our Privacy Policy for details.
A site I own was blacklisted by mistake - what do I do?
Use the Report an Error button on the warning page for your site, or contact us through the feedback form. Explain why you believe the blacklist was incorrect and include any relevant context. Our team will re-review the page and respond if contact details are provided.