Search button not working - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elvellon · 08-17-2023, 04:36 PM

Hi. Sorry if this has been addressed already, but the Search button does not work on many forums or threads in Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox for me, even after logging out, clearing cookies, etc. When I click "Search" at the top of some forums, or "Search Thread" at the top of some threads, there is no popup to search.

Is this a known issue?

Aiwendil · 08-17-2023, 04:44 PM

I've had that issue for years, but if I right click and open in a new tab, it works.

Galadriel55 · 08-17-2023, 05:20 PM

Ditto. I think a few functions on the forum don't pop up properly but open if you right click - search, reputation. You can also go through the main search and add various criteria (e.g. searching specific forums, or posts/threads by specific users).

***Mithadan*** · 08-17-2023, 05:57 PM

While I would never call the search function user-friendly or even fully operational, if you use advanced search, it usually works.

Elvellon · 08-17-2023, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. I don't mind working around it. I bookmarked the Advanced Search, so I've mostly been using it that way.

Have Admins ever looked into enabling 3-letter word searches? (I wanted to search for "Eru" but couldn't.) I looked it up and it's supposedly possible in vBulletin, but does require rebuilding the search index, and I don't know what that means for a board with threads stretching back 20 years.

entsleuth · 12-04-2023, 10:26 PM

Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can often resolve issues with website functionality. Make sure to clear them for all time or at least for the specific website you're having trouble with.

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08-17-2023, 04:36 PM	#1
Elvellon Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43	Search button not working Hi. Sorry if this has been addressed already, but the Search button does not work on many forums or threads in Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox for me, even after logging out, clearing cookies, etc. When I click "Search" at the top of some forums, or "Search Thread" at the top of some threads, there is no popup to search. Is this a known issue?

08-17-2023, 05:20 PM	#3
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,381	Ditto. I think a few functions on the forum don't pop up properly but open if you right click - search, reputation. You can also go through the main search and add various criteria (e.g. searching specific forums, or posts/threads by specific users). __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

08-17-2023, 05:57 PM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,374	While I would never call the search function user-friendly or even fully operational, if you use advanced search, it usually works. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

12-04-2023, 10:26 PM	#6
entsleuth Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 1	Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can often resolve issues with website functionality. Make sure to clear them for all time or at least for the specific website you're having trouble with. __________________________________________________ Even the smallest person can change the course of the future spacebar clicker Last edited by entsleuth; 12-04-2023 at 10:31 PM.

08-17-2023, 04:44 PM	#2
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	I've had that issue for years, but if I right click and open in a new tab, it works.

08-17-2023, 08:02 PM	#5
Elvellon Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43	Thanks for the replies. I don't mind working around it. I bookmarked the Advanced Search, so I've mostly been using it that way. Have Admins ever looked into enabling 3-letter word searches? (I wanted to search for "Eru" but couldn't.) I looked it up and it's supposedly possible in vBulletin, but does require rebuilding the search index, and I don't know what that means for a board with threads stretching back 20 years.