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Filecabi.net search, am I doing something wrong?

1. TrokeSalvaged from archive15 Feb 2007, 00:04
   Got to be the worst search function I have ever come across on a website! Either that or I have missed something big cos everytime I try I get nothing, should I just carry on enjoying the fantastic vids on this site and act as if there is no search function? Or does anyone have a top tip for me to get it right? I would be greatfull for any help you could provide :)
2. Private_AleSalvaged from archive15 Feb 2007, 00:07
   which search are you using? there are two. :) one on the main page and one in the forums. p.a.:cool:
3. TrokeSalvaged from archive15 Feb 2007, 00:30
   Sorry I was not very clear! I mean the one on the home page, which is the one I assume you use to find certain types of vids? Thanks for the reply
4. Private_AleSalvaged from archive15 Feb 2007, 00:52
   anytime. if i may ask, which video are you searching for? i may be able to help. :) but as for the search function itself, any questions should be addressed to the admin, tech-guy (http://filecabi.net/forum/member.php?u=2). :1bluewinky:
5. tech-guySalvaged from archive15 Feb 2007, 16:34
   Tell me what the problem is here, you're the first to ever complain.. Give us an example of what you're searching for and I should be able to fix it.
6. FireballSalvaged from archive16 Feb 2007, 02:20
   I think its because it has to be exact. Sometimes when I search for something I forget what its called, so I put the catagory it would be in but it doesn't work. I think you have to know the name of the video
7. TrokeSalvaged from archive17 Feb 2007, 14:24
   Thank you to all who replied, I think I need to refine my search more. I tried it several times before posting looking for several different things, but I have a better idea of how it works now, if the word is contained in the title then you get results, but if I try to search for vids in a certain genre it does not seem as responsive. One area I feel it could be improved is to tell you it came up with no results and to redefine your search, as it is I sometimes wonder if it did anything at all. You really need to know what your searching for with this, the results are very specific. Certainly not as bad as I first thought and I really enjoy watching the stuff on here and the catogries on the home page are very usfull for casual browsing. You guys have certainly been a help in showing me where I was going wrong, Thanks
8. snufftelectSalvaged from archive17 Feb 2007, 14:26
   Thank you to all who replied, I think I need to refine my search more. I tried it several times before posting looking for several different things, but I have a better idea of how it works now, if the word is contained it the title then you get results, but if I try to search for vids in a certain genre it does not seem as responsive. One area I feel it could be improved is to tell you it came up with no results and to redefine your search, as it is I sometimes wonder if it did anything at all. You really need to know what your searching for with this, the results are very specific. Certainly not as bad as I first thought and I really enjoy watching the stuff on here and the catogries on the home page are very usfull for casual browsing. You guys have certainly been a help in showing me where I was going wrong, Thanks If you still can't find what you're looking for in the search on the main page, you may wish to try a forum search - searching ONLY "Latest Videos" or "Rejected Videos".
9. Big OzzieSalvaged from archive17 Feb 2007, 17:03
   Part of the problem in the past has been that the Video Title had little or nothing to do with the Content. I know I have "retitled" several videos as has some of the other Mods. This too could be part of the problem locating specific videos.

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