Why does the search function suck so bad?

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09-02-2018, 10:07 AM

ryansmoneypit

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Why does the search function suck so bad?

Tried to find my own thread today. Gave up after 10 attempts. When I can't find my own thread using 3/4 of the title AND my name in the box on the right, the function is broken.

can't blame noobs much anymore if I can't even find my own threads.

Last edited by ryansmoneypit; 09-02-2018 at 02:49 PM.

09-02-2018, 10:38 AM

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Do an advanced search, put your name in the top right box, and select threads started by user. I just tried it to make sure it works.

09-02-2018, 10:57 AM

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I don't even bother with the in-site search.

Google; "search text" site:www.miataturbo.net is your friend

09-02-2018, 11:45 AM

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Also, for your specific case, click on your name in upper right corner of screen. It will open your page. Then click on “Staristics”. You now have a choice to see all threads you have started.

09-02-2018, 02:44 PM

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Yeah. I've done that. Only problem is when you are looking for an old thread. Searching through 5 pages for a thread just seems so 2017.

edit: Nope, build thread does not show up In my "threads started by ryansmoneypit ". But I can manually dig it out of the build thread, thread. Stupid.

09-02-2018, 07:39 PM

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09-02-2018, 08:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ryansmoneypit

edit: Nope, build thread does not show up In my "threads started by ryansmoneypit ". But I can manually dig it out of the build thread, thread. Stupid.

I think tbis may actually be a bug. The same thing happens to me. I have a build thread for my 97, if you manually go back to find it, it is there, I can not find it at all from the search menu. I'll reach out to IB and let them know.