Useless search function
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Useless search function
Why is the search function on this site so pathetic? Been this way since I've been a member. Today I entered "FD Battery Relocation" and got like 50 pages of threads on everything from red/black interior to HID headlights. It's like, if it lists every f***ing thread on the site it will cover what you want.
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Yes. Do advanced search...also watch out for short words. Try typing in "AC Removal" and your only going to get threads with the key word "removal"..."AC" will not be included. You just have to learn how to make the search function work for you.
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I second this,maybe you guys should revise it instead of insulting his "intellect".For example:I can't find the answer to a question after going through tonnes of what I thought to be relevant threads.So I post a question,only to never actually see it up or be told to "search the forums"....Kinda frustrating,usually I don't even bother asking,therefore nullifying the forums usefulness.
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We normally do but when someone starts cursing about the website, the gloves have to come off. We don't want such members here and rotary engines generally don't respond well to such rebuilders, either. Patience and a cool head are necessary in all things RX-7.
You ask nice, we guide and develop. You want to be a jerk?
Get ready.
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You ask nice, we guide and develop. You want to be a jerk?
Get ready.
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You could try reading the stickies. Here is one:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...33&postcount=4
Here is the quote from that link:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...33&postcount=4
Here is the quote from that link:
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I like the search function on this site...it even highlights the words you search in threads. If you wanna complain you should try searching for stuff on other sites. HUGEEEE PITA.
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...and that goes right back to what I was saying...User Error. The guy above has two posts and he's having no problems. A Forum Vendor has figured out how to make the search engine work even better for him and then there's this:
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The only thing that bothers me sometimes is that it changes your words. Some small words/ forum lingo like s4, s5, t2 etc get deleted automatically which can really throw off your results when your looking for a specific result. Other than that it's not too bad
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This topic comes up on dang near every forum. Methinks your qualms are with the wrong people. Go explain to vBulletin that the vast majority of people cannot use their search feature properly. Complaining to the admin(s)/mods here is not the proper way to get action. However, you could do some research and suggest plugins the admin(s) might try for better SEO, easier parsing of input, or something along those lines. Or, you could do as others have suggested and learn to work with the tools provided. In any case, a nasty response from either an admin, a mod or a regular member was not what you were looking for, so try to help, learn to work with it, or just do not complain.
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Im on multiple forums using the vb search, and most of the time, it's difficult to find something specific without playing around with the search parameters and even then its still not easy.
So, as stated in the post above mine, I believe it is just a design flaw of the vb system and not the forum's.
So, as stated in the post above mine, I believe it is just a design flaw of the vb system and not the forum's.
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I just punched THIRD GEN Battery relocation (by mistake) into my Google slot(instead of the Search)..
I got THIS:http://www.stanford.edu/~sunid/battery/
I got THIS:http://www.stanford.edu/~sunid/battery/
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That you love the site's search engine...yes, I concur. I never have a problem finding what I'm looking for and it's even easier now that I tried the "Tip of the Day" from Karack...
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I find that if you 'word' it differently then you can get some results.
Instead of S4 use Series 4.
OMP: oil metering pump.
and so on.
The forum has so many threads that eventually you will get the answer,and if you are too Hyped to use the search on the Form then use Google.
Instead of S4 use Series 4.
OMP: oil metering pump.
and so on.
The forum has so many threads that eventually you will get the answer,and if you are too Hyped to use the search on the Form then use Google.