unhappy with 'Search' in forums

bluesnake

Here is the issue:

I'm looking for 'Mattress Protector' with the aim if obtaining a good one, but must must be wateproof,

So under Keyword(s) box type: Mattress Protector waterproof

The search returns posts, but some have 3882 replies, and others 4499, 9387 and one even has 14545 replies.

Must I search through possibly 14500+ entries to find the subject Mattress Protector waterproof?

Surly there must be an easier way? If there is not, there should be.

Browntoa

Are you searching on posts rather than threads , it does cut it down a bit

Sooler

put

site:http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com Mattress Protector waterproof

into google

bluesnake

Browntoa wrote: »

Are you searching on posts rather than threads , it does cut it down a bit

You are saying something that should be obvious, but obviously I am missing something.

Browntoa

When you search there are two options , one for search for threads ( default ) and another for posts , tick that box and it shows matching posts instead of threads that contain the words

Don't think I phrased my reply all that well the first time

grumbler

bluesnake wrote: »

Surly there must be an easier way? If there is not, there should be.

Are you using 'Advanced search'? If not, it offers greater flexibility, e.g. search titles only for 'mattress protector'

Former_MSE_Andrea

Some great replies there. Hopefully you found what you were looking for

One-Eye

search for mattress AND protector

the "AND" must be in capitals

pogofish

Also use operators to help filter your search further.

These are absolute basic-level computing functions, so should not need explaining to any user at all.