Search function, word length requirement.

Rail Gun · July 1, 2002, 01:48 AM

The minimum word length of 3 letters made it impossible to search for the simple phrase '10 guage' in the shotgun forum. I know there is a wealth if knowledge on the mighty 10's but it's inaccessable due to not being able to search for it. I suggest changing the search parameters/requirements to allow for such searches. Thank you for your consideration.

TheBluesMan · July 2, 2002, 08:07 PM

Rail Gun,

An answer to your question may be found here: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=78461

Sorry that it's probably not the answer you wanted.

But I'm happy to be of service anyway.

-Dave

Rail Gun · July 3, 2002, 03:58 PM

Well Dave,

You're right, it's not the answer I was hoping for. Ths eb site is very efficient and I guess that is part of why. Thanks for showing me why.

Here's another idea. Change the search criteria to search for phrases and allow 2 letter words to be part of the search when there is another word of at least 5 letters. I think this would solve the problem of excessive inefficiency.

Take care and God bless, Ron

July 1, 2002, 01:48 AM	#1
Rail Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 321	Search function, word length requirement. The minimum word length of 3 letters made it impossible to search for the simple phrase '10 guage' in the shotgun forum. I know there is a wealth if knowledge on the mighty 10's but it's inaccessable due to not being able to search for it. I suggest changing the search parameters/requirements to allow for such searches. Thank you for your consideration. __________________ "Those whom would not fight for freedom have no right to live." John Adams

July 2, 2002, 08:07 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Rail Gun, An answer to your question may be found here: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=78461 Sorry that it's probably not the answer you wanted. But I'm happy to be of service anyway. -Dave __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

July 3, 2002, 03:58 PM	#3
Rail Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 321	Well Dave, You're right, it's not the answer I was hoping for. Ths eb site is very efficient and I guess that is part of why. Thanks for showing me why. Here's another idea. Change the search criteria to search for phrases and allow 2 letter words to be part of the search when there is another word of at least 5 letters. I think this would solve the problem of excessive inefficiency. Take care and God bless, Ron __________________ "Those whom would not fight for freedom have no right to live." John Adams