WTF is wrong with the search feature?

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Dec 8, 2008 | 10:10 PM

zr1clone

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WTF is wrong with the search feature?

: WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF is wrong with this SEARCH function? I type in "Dana 36 gear option" ------------NO MATCH FOUND

Dec 8, 2008 | 10:52 PM

MikeC4

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Loose the "option" and just search for Dana 36 gear....I got boo-koo hits....

You must be stressing out the advanced search feature.....

Dec 8, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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thanks. sorry for the rant:o

Dec 9, 2008 | 08:18 AM

Iroc57

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Holy crap

I would hate to see what your dog looks like with something like a wrong word typed setting you off that bad

Dec 9, 2008 | 08:21 AM

mseven

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when I do searches sometimes I get lucky...many times I get "data base error", no matter what I type.

Dec 9, 2008 | 12:26 PM

cmcbunch

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When using any search engine the more specific you get the chance of hits is reduced.

Dec 9, 2008 | 12:46 PM

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I almost always have issues with the search function here. That's why I don't use it much. But they are right in saying the more specific your search the fewer results you'll get.

Dec 9, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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The (new version of the) search feature could function better. It no longer consolidates multi-posts within the same thread when choosing the thread (vs post) option. This is my biggest complaint since the lack of consolidation can make manually searching of the hits more tedious.

I also find it much more difficult to find historic posts under the advanced feature. Combining terms seems less successful -- especially when using phrase delimiting or conjunctions.

I think it will lead to more repetition of questions.....