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Is the search functionality hopeless or is it just me?

I've never really had much success using search on DhO. Is it hopeless or is it just me?

Jacki.

RE: Is the search functionality hopeless or is it just me?
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6/16/12 1:46 AM as a reply to wacky jacky.
Hopeless.

Type this into Google:

site:dharmaoverground.org yourkeywordhere

RE: Is the search functionality hopeless or is it just me?
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6/16/12 5:01 PM as a reply to wacky jacky.
Try putting your search criteria in speech marks, e.g. "first jhana" rather than just writing: first jhana, which brings up shitloads more, largely irrelevant, threads. This is what works for me, but I did find the search function annoying for a while since there's no instructions or tips on using wildcards or brackets to refine your search.

Bagpuss, I hadn't even thought of that but it's a good method and can also be combined with the "search criteria" to refine the results further.

RE: Is the search functionality hopeless or is it just me?
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6/17/12 7:51 AM as a reply to Tommy M.
Thanks bagpuss and tommy, great suggestions.

RE: Is the search functionality hopeless or is it just me?
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10/26/12 5:37 PM as a reply to wacky jacky.
I tried the google trick and found it just as hopeless. If there are any plans to upgrade this, count my vote as a big "yes."