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I would like to be able to search forums by a word in the topic, instead of just by author. If this exists someone tell me how, because I have'nt figured it out. I think this would help some of the newer players from bringing up topics which have already been raised

Originally posted by Nyxie
I would like to be able to search forums by a word in the topic, instead of just by author. If this exists someone tell me how, because I have'nt figured it out. I think this would help some of the newer players from bringing up topics which have already been raised

I'd be ever so happy if it did return. Thank you for responding.

Originally posted by Nyxie
I would like to be able to search forums by a word in the topic, instead of just by author. If this exists someone tell me how, because I have'nt figured it out. I think this would help some of the newer players from bringing up topics which have already been raised

use the following syntax in Google (or a similar search engine)

site:redhotpawn.com +showthread <your search terms here>

e.g.
site:redhotpawn.com +showthread search

That will act as a search engine of the forums on this site without the site actually having to do it.

Originally posted by Toe
use the following syntax in Google (or a similar search engine)

site:redhotpawn.com +showthread <your search terms here>

e.g.
site:redhotpawn.com +showthread search

That will act as a search engine of the forums on this site without the site actually having to do it.

Coincidently, before I read this post, I kind of decided that using a Google custom search might be the best way forward with this anyway.

It certainly is a simple solution, even if I have no control over if ads are shown (or their content).

-Russ

Originally posted by thire
very good and simple idea!
do you know weather this is as well possible for directories on a domain like site:http://www.redhotpawn.com/board/ ?
th

Originally posted by Russ
This did exist, and then was removed as an optimisation until we found a better solution. It will return one day.

-Russ

Originally posted by timeteller516
hopefully it'll return soon

Originally posted by Russ
Coincidently, before I read this post, I kind of decided that using a Google custom search might be the best way forward with this anyway.

It certainly is a simple solution, even if I have no control over if ads are shown (or their content).

-Russ

Originally posted by Feivel
I didn't know you could merge threads here. Then again since your the site admin you can do anything 🙂

Feivel

Originally posted by Feivel
Never mind i just noticed the other thread...damn Russ...you put it back just to make me look bad. Perk of being site admin 🙂

Feivel

Originally posted by Toe
The site command for google ends on the .com (or .co.uk or whatever), not any underlying directory.

however, the +showthread term forces only hits from the forums to be returned.
Prizes for those who find terms to search profiles etc...

(OK: I'll admit, there are no prizes...)