 Searching, slain by web 2.0 |
 Feb 19 2008, 05:50 PM
Post
#1
|
|
|
Manus Celer Dei  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,006 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802  |
So to access the search interface in any useful manner (the full-option search) now requires three clicks—one on Search to bring up the quick search panel, another on "more search options" to get to a page that's almost identical in functionality (it allows selecting forum to search in, at least), and then a third click on "more options" to finally get to the proper search interface.
Is there any chance that this can be reduced? Best would be getting rid of the quick search panel and just going directly to the "advanced" search interface, but getting rid of the "slightly-more-featureful-but-not-really" page would be a significant improvement, at least. ~J |
 |
 
|
 |
Replies
(1 - 13)
|
Feb 19 2008, 09:35 PM
Post
#2
|
|
|
ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
I was going to mention this the other day and forgot.
PLEASE to make the search link just go straight to the "advanced" (i.e. useful) search page. |
|
|
|
|
Feb 19 2008, 11:37 PM
Post
#3
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,650 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,328 |
I would strongly support skipping straight to advanced search too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 19 2008, 11:46 PM
Post
#4
|
|
|
MechRigger Delux Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,151 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Hanger 18, WPAFB Member No.: 1,657 |
I believe I just took at least 1 step out. Redjack's better at the interface than me, so I'm not sure about getting rid of the "Quick Search" feature and just warping to "Advanced Search"
Give it a try and see if it eases your pain a bit though. |
|
|
|
|
Feb 20 2008, 01:50 AM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Beetle Eater Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,797 Joined: 3-June 02 From: Oblivion City Member No.: 2,826 |
Thank you!
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 20 2008, 03:23 AM
Post
#6
|
|
|
Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,006 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
Pain slightly eased, much appreciated!
~J |
|
|
|
|
Feb 20 2008, 02:54 PM
Post
#7
|
|
|
ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
That is a bit better. Halfway there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 21 2008, 02:22 AM
Post
#8
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,650 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,328 |
That is great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The only strictly improvement would be making the drop down quick search menu a 'mouse over' drop down OR changing it so a second click on search took you to advanced search (I would like this too)
But this is certainly usable. Thanks. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 4 2008, 05:48 AM
Post
#9
|
|
|
Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Hey, would it be possible to eliminate that "One of your keywords was 4 characters or less; you fail" condition? Searching long threads for specific words shouldn't be this impossible, and the four-letter thing fails even if the word is in the middle of a long quote.
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 11 2008, 09:36 PM
Post
#10
|
|
|
Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Huh. I guess that's a no then? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 12 2008, 07:55 PM
Post
#11
|
|
|
ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
QUOTE (Eyeless Blond @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 PM)  Hey, would it be possible to eliminate that "One of your keywords was 4 characters or less; you fail" condition? Searching long threads for specific words shouldn't be this impossible, and the four-letter thing fails even if the word is in the middle of a long quote. I love this idea. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 14 2008, 09:52 PM
Post
#12
|
|
|
Technomancer Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,638 Joined: 2-October 02 From: Champaign, IL Member No.: 3,374 |
I didn't even know it was a problem, but I, too, support the idea.
|
|
|
|
|
Mar 15 2008, 05:36 PM
Post
#13
|
|
|
Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
"One or all of your search keywords were below 4 characters or you searched for words which are not allowed, such as 'html', 'img', etc, please go back and increase the length of these search keywords or choose different keywords."
Well, still there. Is there a problem indexing small words or something? What's really annoying me is how the search fails even if the 3-4 letter word is part of an exact quote. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 16 2008, 07:23 PM
Post
#14
|
|
|
Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
QUOTE (Eyeless Blond @ Mar 15 2008, 06:36 PM) Well, still there. Is there a problem indexing small words or something? What's really annoying me is how the search fails even if the 3-4 letter word is part of an exact quote. Yeah, that's really annoying. |
|
|
|
 |
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th November 2024 - 11:29 AM |
Topps, Inc has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. Topps, Inc has granted permission to the Dumpshock Forums to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with the Dumpshock Forums in any official capacity whatsoever.