Searches returning blank screen
Aug 8, 2006 | 3:03 pm
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Searches resulting in a blank page are a problem we are having with FT recently, yes. When this happens it is a result of a search term that is too common on FT and it overloads the search. If you are experiencing this it can be sidestepped it you can use a more specific search term and avoid using terms that are common. Another possible way to get around this problem is to use a FT specific Google search:
http://www.flyertalk.com/google_search.php
This is a problem that we are actively trying to get under control, hopefully these solutions above help you find what you are looking for in the meantime. Thanks,
http://www.flyertalk.com/google_search.php
This is a problem that we are actively trying to get under control, hopefully these solutions above help you find what you are looking for in the meantime. Thanks,
Sep 15, 2006 | 8:33 am
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Originally Posted by Tim at WebFlyer
Searches resulting in a blank page are a problem we are having with FT recently, yes. When this happens it is a result of a search term that is too common on FT and it overloads the search. If you are experiencing this it can be sidestepped it you can use a more specific search term and avoid using terms that are common. Another possible way to get around this problem is to use a FT specific Google search:
http://www.flyertalk.com/google_search.php
This is a problem that we are actively trying to get under control, hopefully these solutions above help you find what you are looking for in the meantime. Thanks,
http://www.flyertalk.com/google_search.php
This is a problem that we are actively trying to get under control, hopefully these solutions above help you find what you are looking for in the meantime. Thanks,
Since the search feature doesn't seems to be functioning properly. Is it to difficult to post this alternative search function at the top of each forum?
Currently people are posting new threads on subjects that have been discussed in great length.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sep 16, 2006 | 1:13 am
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Search is misconfigured!
Search is defaulting to "All Open Forums" instead of the particular forum you're in.
All you have to do is just click on "Advanced" and select the particular forum you want to search. It will work fine.
See my post in the other recent "search not working" thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...82&postcount=5
All you have to do is just click on "Advanced" and select the particular forum you want to search. It will work fine.
See my post in the other recent "search not working" thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...82&postcount=5
Sep 16, 2006 | 10:24 am
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I am also having the problem of a 'blank' page being displayed after search - but this is only the case when I'm using FireFox.
...If I switch over to IE 7 RC1 ... the same exact search will return appropriate results and not a blank page.
I'm not sure if this is due to the recent FireFox update - but it definitely appears to me to be an IE vs. FireFox issue.
-Chris
...If I switch over to IE 7 RC1 ... the same exact search will return appropriate results and not a blank page.
I'm not sure if this is due to the recent FireFox update - but it definitely appears to me to be an IE vs. FireFox issue.
-Chris
Sep 16, 2006 | 10:27 am
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
Search is defaulting to "All Open Forums" instead of the particular forum you're in.
I've tried to reproduce this issue - but when I do a search from inside any of the forums (I tried MilesBuzz!) ... I only get results from that forum. I did this by clicking on the 'Search this Forum' link and typing my search in the textbox that appears.
-Chris
Sep 16, 2006 | 2:42 pm
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Originally Posted by chrislacey
Kathy,
I've tried to reproduce this issue - but when I do a search from inside any of the forums (I tried MilesBuzz!) ... I only get results from that forum. I did this by clicking on the 'Search this Forum' link and typing my search in the textbox that appears.
-Chris
I've tried to reproduce this issue - but when I do a search from inside any of the forums (I tried MilesBuzz!) ... I only get results from that forum. I did this by clicking on the 'Search this Forum' link and typing my search in the textbox that appears.
-Chris
Sep 16, 2006 | 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
I always use the "Advanced" search option. Look carefully at the forum that is selected when you use that option. @:-)
Sep 18, 2006 | 5:54 am
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Seems to be doing it again. Can get to the search screen but as soon as it searches it draws a blank.
Using Safari on a Mac.
Using Safari on a Mac.
Sep 21, 2006 | 2:45 pm
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search not working w/.safari & firefox
i've looked at the various "search not working threads" and i'm having similar problems