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Dodgy search function

NapoleonPluralNapoleonPlural
in General Discussion Posts: 512
Looking to post new thoughts on a Bond film, do a search for, say, Goldfinger and it throws up all random mentions of GF in every post, but not a thread dedicated to the film itself. A bit crap. Or I type in YOLT and it gets changed to 'holt' and then every search with the words 'you' 'live' and so on pop up.

Am I doing something wrong or is that how it is these days?

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 17,805
    I have this feeling too - it's not a change for the better, especially where duplicate threads are such a no-no.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    I usually just go to google and put 'mi6community' in front of what I'm looking for. Works every time!
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited August 2014 Posts: 13,930
    I raised this issue when the site was first overhauled, it's certainly not reliable.
    Master_Dahark wrote: »
    I usually just go to google and put 'mi6community' in front of what I'm looking for. Works every time!
    Yep, this is the best way to go about it.
  • andmcitandmcit
    Posts: 1,068
    If you quote mark exactly the search you're after it does narrow down the field better too but google is best.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 17,805
    Master_Dahark wrote: »
    I usually just go to google and put 'mi6community' in front of what I'm looking for. Works every time!

    Thanks so much for that recommendation, dear @Master_Dahark! I'll have to try that little trick!
  • JWESTBROOKJWESTBROOK
    Posts: 5,745
    You could also use the categories function to find the "review" threads..
  • NapoleonPluralNapoleonPlural
    Posts: 512
    Thanks Master Dahark...
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 23,547
    Master_Dahark wrote: »
    I usually just go to google and put 'mi6community' in front of what I'm looking for. Works every time!

    True! This is the best search function ever.

    I mean, let's be realistic. When we type "goldfinger" in a search function on a James Bond forum, isn't it pretty obvious that the return will be explosive? ;-) The google search works all the time.

  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited August 2014 Posts: 12,459
    Yes, we need to go the google route with the added 'mi6community' - this was already mentioned in one of the feedback and suggestions threads. It is probably the only thing left that I do not like about the new format. Everything else is ticking along nicely; pages load in a flash, clear format, etc. Though good point about using just a word like "Goldfinger" DarthDimi. :)
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 13,930
    Yep, pretty much everything is peachy :) Now we're just waiting for the return of our profile page stats- d.o.b, location, favourite film etc.
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