drewbarb
picnic like it's 1999
Is is just me, or is the "Search" function for this forum screwed up? At least 90% of the time I try to do a search, I get an error message, and zero results. Example- I click the link above that reads "Search". The little window opens; I leave the "Show Threads" button checked, and enter search terms, such as (for instance) "Fuji Neopan SS processing". I hit enter, and get an error message that reads:
The search term you specified (ss) is under the minimum word length (3) and therefore will not be found. Please make this term longer. If this term contains a wildcard, please make this term more specific.
I then have to wait 30 seconds before trying again; I might re-order the words, try to make the terms simpler, or more specific; I have tried entering a simple list of words, and I've tried complete sentences- no joy. I have tried the advanced search and the simple version, and very occasionally I will get a list of threads, but most of the time no matter what I do, I can't get the Search to show me a single thread or post. Useless. It also seems that on the rare occasions I do get results, I cannot find a single useful hit. A search for "Speed Graphic" might yeild a seemingly random list of threads, none of which have anything to with Speed Graphics. And I have come to consider it a lucky break if I get anything at all, never mind that the results might have nothing at all to do with my search terms.
Most of the time, I resort to a google search- which often brings up relevant threads on RRF- but I'd love to be able to search the archives here, to find things I know have been discussed here, or to see what RRF folks think about a given topic, but I am constantly thwarted by the non-functioning "Search". Same results whether I use Mac or PC, BTW. Is this a known code error with this site, or do I simply not have the required advanced degree to be able to operate this feature? Anyone else have similar problems, or better yet, a useful answer?
The search term you specified (ss) is under the minimum word length (3) and therefore will not be found. Please make this term longer. If this term contains a wildcard, please make this term more specific.
I then have to wait 30 seconds before trying again; I might re-order the words, try to make the terms simpler, or more specific; I have tried entering a simple list of words, and I've tried complete sentences- no joy. I have tried the advanced search and the simple version, and very occasionally I will get a list of threads, but most of the time no matter what I do, I can't get the Search to show me a single thread or post. Useless. It also seems that on the rare occasions I do get results, I cannot find a single useful hit. A search for "Speed Graphic" might yeild a seemingly random list of threads, none of which have anything to with Speed Graphics. And I have come to consider it a lucky break if I get anything at all, never mind that the results might have nothing at all to do with my search terms.
Most of the time, I resort to a google search- which often brings up relevant threads on RRF- but I'd love to be able to search the archives here, to find things I know have been discussed here, or to see what RRF folks think about a given topic, but I am constantly thwarted by the non-functioning "Search". Same results whether I use Mac or PC, BTW. Is this a known code error with this site, or do I simply not have the required advanced degree to be able to operate this feature? Anyone else have similar problems, or better yet, a useful answer?
