Search button not working - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 08-17-2023, 05:57 PM

While I would never call the search function user-friendly or even fully operational, if you use advanced search, it usually works.

Elvellon · 08-17-2023, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. I don't mind working around it. I bookmarked the Advanced Search, so I've mostly been using it that way.

Have Admins ever looked into enabling 3-letter word searches? (I wanted to search for "Eru" but couldn't.) I looked it up and it's supposedly possible in vBulletin, but does require rebuilding the search index, and I don't know what that means for a board with threads stretching back 20 years.

entsleuth · 12-04-2023, 10:26 PM

Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can often resolve issues with website functionality. Make sure to clear them for all time or at least for the specific website you're having trouble with.

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08-17-2023, 05:57 PM	#1
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,397	While I would never call the search function user-friendly or even fully operational, if you use advanced search, it usually works. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

12-04-2023, 10:26 PM	#3
entsleuth Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 1	Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can often resolve issues with website functionality. Make sure to clear them for all time or at least for the specific website you're having trouble with. __________________________________________________ Even the smallest person can change the course of the future spacebar clicker Last edited by entsleuth; 12-04-2023 at 10:31 PM.

08-17-2023, 08:02 PM	#2
Elvellon Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: New Jersey Posts: 45	Thanks for the replies. I don't mind working around it. I bookmarked the Advanced Search, so I've mostly been using it that way. Have Admins ever looked into enabling 3-letter word searches? (I wanted to search for "Eru" but couldn't.) I looked it up and it's supposedly possible in vBulletin, but does require rebuilding the search index, and I don't know what that means for a board with threads stretching back 20 years.