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In Search of a Search Function

Postby Fish and Chips » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:02 pm

Recently I've been thinking CAA could really use a search function. I've seen them used on a number of other boards to great effect. Essentially, they archive all the threads made on a forum or subforum, so that they can be accessed easily through key words, such as "Christian ministry," "Manga," or "Country music." You can even look up individual posts this way, sorted by date, relevance, or even the member who posted them.

Consequentially, this brings up another complaint I've harbored for a while, but didn't feel important enough to comment on its own.

This is a screencap taken of the main forum index as it appears on my desktop, and doubtless several other's:

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I understand that the site servers are privately funded out of the Admins' own pockets, so it is their decision what it looks like, but I find the obtrusive gap between the New Posts and the Quick Links tabs very aesthetically troublesome. If we were to use some sort of search function, this would be a very appropriate place for it, allowing for the membership's convenience and maintaining the balance of Feng Shui on the board.

I am probably not alone in this complaint, and hope that my suggestion will be considered carefully by the Staff.
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Postby ADXC » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:12 pm

Um, Fish, on my CAA skin between the New Posts and Quick Links tabs there is a Search tab with an arrow like the Quick Links tab.

And Ive even used the search function every once in a while.

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Im sorry I can't seem to post the images just as they are on my home page of CAA.

Here's a link of it. http://www.christiananime.net/index.php
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Postby chibiphonebooth » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:33 pm

this is quite a brilliant idea.
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Postby Nate » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:16 pm

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Postby Stephen » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:05 am

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Postby LadyRushia » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:48 am

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Postby ShiroiHikari » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:01 am

Nate (post: 1270695) wrote:Image


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Postby Tsukuyomi » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:38 am

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Postby ADXC » Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:32 pm

Oh wait, now I see.


Sorry you guys, I didn't bother to even click the link in Fish's post.
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Postby Mithrandir » Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:42 pm

*keeps a straight face*

This will be taken into account when we redo the site look and feel. In 2032.
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