Search Problem Update-IT'S WORKING
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I could not agree more.
I would have been pulled off of the job by now.
I'd be lucky to have a job at all.
I still think it's a bandwidth issue. Just MY opinion.
Users just pound that search function causing tremendous throughput.
Does anyone know of other problems?
I don't see anything.
I've seen it, I've done it; just disable the search function and then decide how to handle the bandwidth problem.
Look at the v-twinforum, they require 20 seconds between searches.
It's obviously a problem for vtwin too.
I think this forum loses 75% of its appeal without the search function.
I hope they decide what to do soon before they lose too many users.
Remember, lose of users may just be slowed growth.
It would be interesting to know how there usageis being effected by this lose of functionality.
If I were the owners, I’d keep that quiet.
Payingadvertisers usually want a discount if the hits are down.
This is a great site; I hope they resolve whatever issues they have soon.
Good luck.
I would have been pulled off of the job by now.
I'd be lucky to have a job at all.
I still think it's a bandwidth issue. Just MY opinion.
Users just pound that search function causing tremendous throughput.
Does anyone know of other problems?
I don't see anything.
I've seen it, I've done it; just disable the search function and then decide how to handle the bandwidth problem.
Look at the v-twinforum, they require 20 seconds between searches.
It's obviously a problem for vtwin too.
I think this forum loses 75% of its appeal without the search function.
I hope they decide what to do soon before they lose too many users.
Remember, lose of users may just be slowed growth.
It would be interesting to know how there usageis being effected by this lose of functionality.
If I were the owners, I’d keep that quiet.
Payingadvertisers usually want a discount if the hits are down.
This is a great site; I hope they resolve whatever issues they have soon.
Good luck.
Internet Brands
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RE: Search Problem Update
I know that what you see, and what you are told, are two very different things, but I personally turned in the trouble ticket to have this resolved. I know that they are working on it, but it has not been resolved yet. I apologize for the inconvenience and thank everyone for being patient during this issue.
Internet Brands
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RE: Search Problem Update
Sorry for the double post, but I have a question for those having troubles.
This thread was posted a week ago. How long before that were there issues? When I first started getting the complaints about this, it was because search was not finding posts made since the beginning of the year, and now it doesnt seem to find anything.
Does anyone recall when the 2008 posts started not showing up? How about when the search function crapped out altogether?
Thank you for the input everyone.
This thread was posted a week ago. How long before that were there issues? When I first started getting the complaints about this, it was because search was not finding posts made since the beginning of the year, and now it doesnt seem to find anything.
Does anyone recall when the 2008 posts started not showing up? How about when the search function crapped out altogether?
Thank you for the input everyone.
RE: Search Problem Update
It looks like the search function crapped out altogether around the 10th or 11th of this month (according to the posts and emails I got). Prior to that it would not pull up any posts from 2008. I'm pretty sure that happened since the first of the year.
Terry
Terry
ORIGINAL: Patrick
Sorry for the double post, but I have a question for those having troubles.
This thread was posted a week ago. How long before that were there issues? When I first started getting the complaints about this, it was because search was not finding posts made since the beginning of the year, and now it doesnt seem to find anything.
Does anyone recall when the 2008 posts started not showing up? How about when the search function crapped out altogether?
Thank you for the input everyone.
Sorry for the double post, but I have a question for those having troubles.
This thread was posted a week ago. How long before that were there issues? When I first started getting the complaints about this, it was because search was not finding posts made since the beginning of the year, and now it doesnt seem to find anything.
Does anyone recall when the 2008 posts started not showing up? How about when the search function crapped out altogether?
Thank you for the input everyone.
Road Master
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RE: Search Problem Update
ORIGINAL: rahall
Is the problem technical?
Or, is the problem money?
I helped to manage a small commercial website once.
The website started to grow.
Suddenly, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) wanted more money to host the site.
A lot more money.
We promptly iqnored their request.
Then, they got us.
They put a limit on our bandwidth.
First, we limited each user on the number of pictures they could download.
That helped, but did not solve the problem during heavy usage times.
Then, we had to disable the search function.
That solved the problem.
We continued for almost a year, but the users didn't like that at all.
We started to see a significant decline in the number of users.
The bottom line is; we had to pay the ISP andincrease our ad rates.
Technical problems are usually pretty easy to solve with commercialsoftware.
So, Terry, is it money or technical?
I certainly don't enjoy the site as much without the search function.
Is the problem technical?
Or, is the problem money?
I helped to manage a small commercial website once.
The website started to grow.
Suddenly, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) wanted more money to host the site.
A lot more money.
We promptly iqnored their request.
Then, they got us.
They put a limit on our bandwidth.
First, we limited each user on the number of pictures they could download.
That helped, but did not solve the problem during heavy usage times.
Then, we had to disable the search function.
That solved the problem.
We continued for almost a year, but the users didn't like that at all.
We started to see a significant decline in the number of users.
The bottom line is; we had to pay the ISP andincrease our ad rates.
Technical problems are usually pretty easy to solve with commercialsoftware.
So, Terry, is it money or technical?
I certainly don't enjoy the site as much without the search function.
" I have had a similar problem due to the rising cost of bandwidth, so I have made a contribution hoping this might help to solve the problem" Just my.02
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RE: Search Problem Update
Ironically enough, the search feature works for me........ however it doesnt work for searching topics, only by author....
As to everyone who is having problems, you have to understand that what is not working for some people is working for others just fine. We've had complaints about site speed, yet I am on this forum everyday for hours on end and have had ZERO problems..... whereas some cant even get on...
The fact is, that they have to troubleshoot more then just a few problems for everyone, not just you....
As to everyone who is having problems, you have to understand that what is not working for some people is working for others just fine. We've had complaints about site speed, yet I am on this forum everyday for hours on end and have had ZERO problems..... whereas some cant even get on...
The fact is, that they have to troubleshoot more then just a few problems for everyone, not just you....
Internet Brands
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RE: Search Problem Update
the problem isnt with the site itself, but with the search database. this happened at one of the affiliated sites, and it was fixed, but the fix for that site hasnt worked here. the search function just wont communicate with the database of posts from the site, and its being worked on.
HDF is on an privately owned server network, and we dont have to pay for extra bandwidth...
HDF is on an privately owned server network, and we dont have to pay for extra bandwidth...
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RE: Search Problem Update
I would be happy to make a contribution, but was told in the above post that money was not an issue.
If it IS a money/bandwidth problem, just say so and I am sure folks will help.
But, based on recent post, it appears Terry is right again, it's not.
If it IS a money/bandwidth problem, just say so and I am sure folks will help.
But, based on recent post, it appears Terry is right again, it's not.
RE: Search Problem Update
Rahall,
It's not a money issue although contributions are always appreciated. As Patrick said in the post above your's, the normal fix is not working. It's a database problem (beyond my ability) and it's giving them fits. I'm sure they will get it going.
It's not a money issue although contributions are always appreciated. As Patrick said in the post above your's, the normal fix is not working. It's a database problem (beyond my ability) and it's giving them fits. I'm sure they will get it going.