Search function sucks!!!

brsanko · 2nd October 2009, 09:25 PM

I'm trying to do a search for DLK 1/4 Speakers. but since DLK is only 3 letters and so is 1/4 everything I wrote is ignored!!! I know someone is going to explain some simple way to get around this. The simple truth is that this feature is just ridiculously stupid and should be changed instead of worked around!!!!!!!

Glowbug · 2nd October 2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

I know someone is going to explain some simple way to get around this.

Like the Google search?

MJL21193 · 2nd October 2009, 09:36 PM

It is nearly, totally ineffective.
Example:
Do a search for "1000 watt sub amp"
I have a thread that is named "1000 watt sub amp design/build". See where the "search" function finds it...3 pages in!

Google finds it on the second page!

DigitalJunkie · 2nd October 2009, 09:40 PM

IMO,that's the one weak point of this site,it always has been.
A better search function is desperately needed!

I don't mean to sound like a whining baby,but please improve the search function. There's a huge amount of info on this site,but you can't ever find it!

richie00boy · 2nd October 2009, 10:17 PM

90% of things I search for only have 3 letters, I'd be so happy if this problem was resolved

planet10 · 2nd October 2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJL21193

Do a search for "1000 watt sub amp"

If you had selected search titles only...

dave

MJL21193 · 2nd October 2009, 10:33 PM

I don't know or can't remember all the little tricks! Search should be easy and effective.

planet10 · 2nd October 2009, 10:43 PM

Its a big database, you can't expect it to be really precise unless you give it sufficient input data (advanced search).

The search in the new forum is WAY better than the old one.

dave

Greg Erskine · 2nd October 2009, 11:00 PM

The search works perfect for me.

Having standard search, advanced search and google search is great.

FACT: People always whinge about search just like the weather.

regards

brsanko · 2nd October 2009, 11:37 PM

Not searching for 3 letter words is just stupid. There are many brand names that have only 3 letters. Not being able to search for them is just plain silly. It is a very specific complaint not just whining. I had much better success with the old site in searches. I'm not saying it was better I just don't remember having this problem.

2nd October 2009, 09:25 PM	#1
brsanko diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Duluth, MN	Search function sucks!!! I'm trying to do a search for DLK 1/4 Speakers. but since DLK is only 3 letters and so is 1/4 everything I wrote is ignored!!! I know someone is going to explain some simple way to get around this. The simple truth is that this feature is just ridiculously stupid and should be changed instead of worked around!!!!!!! __________________ PASSIONN

2nd October 2009, 10:17 PM	#5
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	90% of things I search for only have 3 letters, I'd be so happy if this problem was resolved __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

2nd October 2009, 10:43 PM	#8
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	Its a big database, you can't expect it to be really precise unless you give it sufficient input data (advanced search). The search in the new forum is WAY better than the old one. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

2nd October 2009, 11:00 PM	#9
Greg Erskine diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney/Australia	The search works perfect for me. Having standard search, advanced search and google search is great. FACT: People always whinge about search just like the weather. regards __________________ Greg Erskine

2nd October 2009, 11:37 PM	#10
brsanko diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Duluth, MN	Not searching for 3 letter words is just stupid. There are many brand names that have only 3 letters. Not being able to search for them is just plain silly. It is a very specific complaint not just whining. I had much better success with the old site in searches. I'm not saying it was better I just don't remember having this problem. __________________ PASSIONN


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2nd October 2009, 09:36 PM	#3
MJL21193 Account disabled at member's request Join Date: Mar 2007	It is nearly, totally ineffective. Example: Do a search for "1000 watt sub amp" I have a thread that is named "1000 watt sub amp design/build". See where the "search" function finds it...3 pages in! Google finds it on the second page!

2nd October 2009, 09:40 PM	#4
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon Blog Entries: 4	IMO,that's the one weak point of this site,it always has been. A better search function is desperately needed! I don't mean to sound like a whining baby,but please improve the search function. There's a huge amount of info on this site,but you can't ever find it!

2nd October 2009, 10:33 PM	#7
MJL21193 Account disabled at member's request Join Date: Mar 2007	I don't know or can't remember all the little tricks! Search should be easy and effective.

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