The search facility on here

Blackpool_Saver

Hi,

Firstly if this is in the wrong place, please move it

I don't know if it is me but I have problems with the search facility on here, does anyone else? :huh:

There seems to be a delay in my post being searchable, if I post a reply and then search for it later, or the next day, it is not found within the search and yet it is still on the forum, it's the same if I search threads or posts, dependant upon which I have done.
I also have problems searching for other peoples posts or specific terms.

I am aware I can subscribe to a post and find it that way but shouldn't the search work immediately, or at least within a few hours? or am I doing something wrong? :doh:

I am a member of many v bulletin forums and I don't have this problem on those sites.

fermi

It's a problem with the MSE site setup/servers somewhere.

It didn't used to be a problem, but since some "upgrades" last year the problem has been very bad. A bit better lately though, but still annoying.

There have been complaints and questions on the site feedback board, but so far nothing from MSE.

Perhaps you should post there?

Site Feedback: Questions & suggestions

busenbust

The only thing I would say is that using search is becoming a bit of an 'exact science': now, should it be? Good or bad? After all, by definition, searching - for results - means exactitude. And I do use the search facility extensively :cool:.

fermi

busenbust wrote: »

The only thing I would say is that using search is becoming a bit of an 'exact science': now, should it be? Good or bad? After all, by definition, searching - for results - means exactitude. And I do use the search facility extensively :cool:.

The forum search on this version of vBulletin is far from impressive though.

Searching for phrases or multiple words is either impossible or highly frustrating.

busenbust

fermi wrote: »

The forum search on this version of vBulletin is far from impressive though.

Searching for phrases or multiple words is either impossible or highly frustrating.

Agreed. I did infer that in my previous post fermi .

busenbust

I shall now subscribe to this thread just in case the search facility fails to find it. Hint

cit_k

Search using google, for posts on site, probably better results.

site:http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com "The search facility"

busenbust

cit_k wrote: »

Search using google, for posts on site, probably better results.

site:http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com "The search facility"

What an excellent idea - and Thanked

poppy10_2

busenbust wrote: »

Agreed. I did infer that in my previous post fermi .

You mean imply

busenbust

poppy10 wrote: »

You mean imply

No, I mean infer:D. But this might be one of those days on MSE me thinks :eek:

Blackpool_Saver

busenbust wrote: »

No, I mean infer:D. But this might be one of those days on MSE me thinks :eek:

Infer works for me

Thanks for your help all.....