Tim, Randy, is there any ETA on search functionality?
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
As for the moderators helping by doing a search (which they still have access to), very few of them do that. (In some cases, I wonder if the moderator even knows how to use the FT search function. Maybe a little tutorial would help.) My impression is that most moderators act as police officers, trying to prevent or end flame wars and off-topic ramblings, more than anything else; there are notable exceptions, of course!!!
Now I don't want to open a can of worms here but, time permitting, I'm willing to perform search functions for those that are in need. If you see the little green light that shows I'm online, feel free to PM me and I'll help out where I can.
One caveat: If I start getting 50 PM's an hour, I may be forced to go into "invisible" mode.....
PS....I see gleff beat me to the punch with this offer....I'm a slow typer .
While I certainly don't want to volunteer other moderators for assisting on the search function, I think you'll find most of us are a helpful bunch and will pitch in where we can.
Last edited by Cholula; Mar 19, 2005 at 7:24 am Reason: Additional clarification...
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FYI.. . just so the "facts" are provided here since Kathy has brought up the *wood forum.. .every person who requires a search and PMs one of the moderators has been provided a personal response with the appropriate threads.
I asked Kathy to stop posting "do a search" as her response to the newbies on the board since it was not a constructive response and was causing others to have bad feelings with that response.
Kathy, to my knowledge, as of today you have never requested any searches to be performed by any one of the mods in *wood.
I asked Kathy to stop posting "do a search" as her response to the newbies on the board since it was not a constructive response and was causing others to have bad feelings with that response.
Kathy, to my knowledge, as of today you have never requested any searches to be performed by any one of the mods in *wood.
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I'm kinda glad the search engine is down.
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
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Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I'm kinda glad the search engine is down.
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
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Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
M8
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As for the statement above about FT being 'littered' (my words) with the same new questions over and over again... oh well. Does make for some interesting reading.
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Originally Posted by ldsant
FYI.. . just so the "facts" are provided here since Kathy has brought up the *wood forum.. .every person who requires a search and PMs one of the moderators has been provided a personal response with the appropriate threads.
I asked Kathy to stop posting "do a search" as her response to the newbies on the board since it was not a constructive response and was causing others to have bad feelings with that response.
Kathy, to my knowledge, as of today you have never requested any searches to be performed by any one of the mods in *wood.
I asked Kathy to stop posting "do a search" as her response to the newbies on the board since it was not a constructive response and was causing others to have bad feelings with that response.
Kathy, to my knowledge, as of today you have never requested any searches to be performed by any one of the mods in *wood.
1. "Every person who requires a search and PMs one of the moderators" does not cover even a small fraction of the cases where a search is needed. My point is that very often, posters are not even aware of the existence of dozens (or hundreds) of existing posts on a topic, and therefore it would not occur to them to PM a moderator for a search. @:-)
2. I haven't posted "do a search" in a long, long, long while. Instead, I have called attention to the existence of the search function (previously, the FT search function, and now, Google). If someone is unaware of this function, this info can be helpful to them in two ways: they find out about the existence of search, and they find out about the existence of a wealth of information on the topic they are asking about. @:-)
3. I have never requested a search of the moderators because I can use Google or other search engines myself. My point is that although moderators may REACT to search requests, they may or may not be proactive in helping people who start the hundredth new thread on the Hilton NYC, the Sheraton NYC, or whatever well-worn subject it may be. Of course, moderators vary in this respect; obviously some have or make more time to devote to their moderation duties and some are more likely to be proactive than others. But since moderators now have exclusive access to the FT search function, perhaps being proactive and helpful is appropriate. It isn't just about being a police officer. @:-) @:-) @:-)
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
I have never requested a search of the moderators because I can use Google or other search engines myself.
I am sure that there are many moderators who are more than willing to help on request on occassion. And good for them. But this reality is hardly a viable substitute for the return of a regular search feature.
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I'm kinda glad the search engine is down.
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
M8
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
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Why is this a secret?
Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
As for the moderators helping by doing a search (which they still have access to), very few of them do that. (In some cases, I wonder if the moderator even knows how to use the FT search function. Maybe a little tutorial would help.)
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Originally Posted by Rut Dog
Tim, Randy, is there any ETA on search functionality?
If no ETA, could you let us know if the current thinking is days, weeks, or months.
Thanks.
If no ETA, could you let us know if the current thinking is days, weeks, or months.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I'm kinda glad the search engine is down.
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
M8
Keeps troublemakers from doing searches on another member's past posts, so that they can bring that post up in one of their arguments as "evidence". It also keeps troublemakers from "researching & profiling" you.
When the search engine goes back up, how about a feature that blocks one from searching on a member if that member requests so?
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cactuspete,
The question was answered in post # 20 of this thread.
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
Obviously this would not be a topic if the PHP fixes had been released as we and many other board hosts wished. We all have our own opinions and decisions on things like this, go left or go right. Bunt or swing for the fences. Go for the win or go for the tie. I would only hope that anyone with an opinion on this has read enough to know that there is clearly no vast majority of opinion.
In reality, we have decided a path that serves both - leaving the board fast(er) and still making search available to members, via our moderator staff. Should you have a specific topic in mind during this period, let me or another moderator know what you are looking for and we'll do our best to find it and provide you with the results.
You can be assured that once PHP gets a speed/security fix available we'll have it installed and once again open up search.
In reality, we have decided a path that serves both - leaving the board fast(er) and still making search available to members, via our moderator staff. Should you have a specific topic in mind during this period, let me or another moderator know what you are looking for and we'll do our best to find it and provide you with the results.
You can be assured that once PHP gets a speed/security fix available we'll have it installed and once again open up search.
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A few minutes ago I absentmindedly clicked on "New Posts" and received results.
Once.
Now it won't work.
Was I dreaming? Hallucinating? Or are we almost back?
And now I don't even see that button anymore...
Once.
Now it won't work.
Was I dreaming? Hallucinating? Or are we almost back?
And now I don't even see that button anymore...
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Originally Posted by CameraGuy
cactuspete,
The question was answered in post # 20 of this thread.
The question was answered in post # 20 of this thread.