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Title: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Bravo Six on February 13, 2020, 02:53:10 AM

Each search I've done today brings me to a database error page. Is there something happening with LAF's search function? Known bug?

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: syrinx0 on February 13, 2020, 03:29:19 AM

I was just about to report the same problem.  No search I tried worked.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Bravo Six on February 13, 2020, 03:47:46 AM

Interesting. Must be a bug.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Munindk on April 23, 2020, 06:15:06 PM

I get an error message when I try to do a search, same issue again?

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on April 24, 2020, 12:01:37 AM

I've been getting a search error, too.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Overlord on April 24, 2020, 12:56:00 AM

Same for me tonight.  Reports a 'Database Error'

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Severian on April 24, 2020, 10:10:57 AM

Yes, same here. Tried last night, returned "database error".

Title: Search Function on forums - not working
Post by: TheDilfy on April 24, 2020, 10:55:05 AM

If there are any mods please can you raise a ticket for the Search Function to be fixed. Currently it does not work keeps throwing up an error.

Thanks

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Wyrmalla on April 24, 2020, 05:40:29 PM

I was receiving that error just trying to access the site this Afternoon.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Munindk on April 26, 2020, 11:13:26 AM

It works for me again...

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: El Grego on May 06, 2020, 03:26:33 PM

The 'Database error' for search has returned, for me at least.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Sarmor on May 07, 2020, 07:42:34 PM

I get this error too.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Christian on May 11, 2020, 03:07:30 AM

I know it's not a solution per se, but a way around this is to go to Google, type your search topic and end it with "site:leadadventureforum.com"... e.g. "Flintloque site:leadadventureforum.com" and that should help while the problem is resolved.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Poiter50 on May 11, 2020, 07:25:46 AM

Thanks for the tip, researching now.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: AndrewBeasley on May 15, 2020, 02:54:43 AM

Unfortunately still seeing the error.


Also it can take a couple of days for Google to index the posts - not really an issue but best to be aware.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Inkpaduta on May 15, 2020, 03:21:27 AM

I haven't had access to search for a good week or more.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Mammoth miniatures on May 16, 2020, 04:54:09 PM

Just chiming in to report the same issue, on and off for about two weeks now. I occasionally get the same message when trying to view the forum.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: capthugeca on August 25, 2020, 10:47:35 AM

This still seems to be a problem for me - no access to search for at least a week.  :(

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Poiter50 on August 25, 2020, 10:49:29 AM

Frequently plays up, easier to type your topic in to Google and see if Google can search it better.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: AndrewBeasley on August 25, 2020, 09:05:23 PM

I've found Google is better that DuckDuckGo - a few times Duck has returned nothing but Google found things.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: pixelgeek on August 25, 2020, 10:05:43 PM

Quote from: AndrewBeasley on August 25, 2020, 09:05:23 PM

I've found Google is better that DuckDuckGo

Certainly better at tracking every single thing you do

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: AndrewBeasley on August 26, 2020, 08:45:37 PM

Quote from: pixelgeek on August 25, 2020, 10:05:43 PM

Certainly better at tracking every single thing you do

So true, so true.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Mad Gadgeteer on September 07, 2020, 03:42:11 PM

Search function isn't working for me either.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: Elk101 on September 07, 2020, 03:56:46 PM

Yes, I had a few reports about this and have raised it with the technical admin people.

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: syrinx0 on September 08, 2020, 02:09:43 AM

Quote from: AndrewBeasley on August 25, 2020, 09:05:23 PM

I've found Google is better that DuckDuckGo - a few times Duck has returned nothing but Google found things.

Google has annoyed me by following me around the town (various work places etc) with a search I did at home for some medical items - for weeks.  Thankfully it was just a foot surgery but still...  Spurred me to get a VPN and to move to DDG.  I have never noted an issue with DDG not turning up some results for what I was looking for but I don't really compare either.  Just curious, but when have you noted that? When looking for something new old or just rather esoteric like our gaming items?

Title: Re: Is there a problem with the search database?
Post by: jawd500 on November 21, 2020, 12:06:22 PM

I'm also having these problems - search and advanced search don't work for me.