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Title: Search function
Post by: Fyrchick on December 11, 2009, 10:11:51 PM

I have noticed that there seems to be an increase in multiple threads on the same topic. At first I got all indignant  ;) that no one seemed to use the search function.

I decided to see if it was me and typed "SUSAN" in the seach field on the home page.

The "I Hate Susan" thread wasn't displayed as an option as a thread title. It did find all the references in the text of various threads. If I actually go to the SEARCH from the menu bar I can be more specific and get the results I am looking for.

Is there a set parameter for the search field? I think that is why there are so many duplicate topics-people DO do a search and don't get the appropriate threads listed as results. I know thats where I'd go first... I had assumed I'd get the same results from using the button as I would with the menu option. I think if you just get to the site thats the first place you'd look before posting a new topic. (Confession: I never really used the search menu option because I assumed I'd get the same results  ::) )

Is this something that can be changed or otherwise re-parameter-ed? (I know, I know, its not a real word... don't tell Shecky ;))

Thanks

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: Priscellie on December 11, 2009, 10:13:59 PM

If you go to the Search page, there's a ticky-box for "Search in topic subjects only."  Would that give you what you're looking for?

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: Fyrchick on December 11, 2009, 10:16:21 PM

Yes... I got the results I was looking for that way. I am a lazy searcher and have used the field in the top right of the page if I was looking for something. It just seemed odd that using that option didn't automatically search thread titles instead of text...

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: Fyrchick on December 12, 2009, 12:47:09 AM

I think what I meant to ask was if there was a way to make the default search options for the "quick" search to automatically go to thread title instead of text search.

Does this make sense or am I foggy as usual?  8)

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: iago on December 12, 2009, 01:32:43 AM

It makes sense, but I don't know if it's possible.

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: Sterling Rat on December 14, 2009, 08:04:29 PM

If it is possible, can you also change the quick search to show most recent posts first instead of highest %? I had an idea about something and... honestly, I know I'm not all that creatively original, so I assumed someone else has had this idea first. I wanted to know what people thought about it, so I attempted a search.

also, what's the policy on thread-o-mancy?

Title: Re: Search function
Post by: iago on December 14, 2009, 08:25:11 PM

Quote from: Sterling Rat on December 14, 2009, 08:04:29 PM

If it is possible, can you also change the quick search to show most recent posts first instead of highest %? I had an idea about something and... honestly, I know I'm not all that creatively original, so I assumed someone else has had this idea first. I wanted to know what people thought about it, so I attempted a search.

also, what's the policy on thread-o-mancy?

Don't know. I did change the search's "weighting", so that subject lines get a heavier result weighting than they did before.