This is sticked for a day or two so most of you see it.
I know that I'm critical on everyone for using SEARCH and I've been seeing a lot of folks starting their threads with "I tried search but...". I just wanted to say thanks for trying search. Of course not every topic has been previously discussed, and perhaps you are searching for one word not used or abbreviated in the thread so it doesn't come up. Whatever the reason for not finding the right info, I believe everyone here appreciates the fact that more are searching before posting. If you have a question on ARB lockers and can't find the right info, it may not be there, or it may be buried. What matters most is that you TRIED to find it first.
The main reason for the search is that there are so many great fact filled threads out there, with step by step instructions or other great info. If you don't search, you may be missing out.
This post was not intended to be a rant, rather a thank you for using the SEARCH function. While it's important to search, we still do not want anyone to hesitate posting questions though. That's one reason the forum is here (the other of course is to make fun of Tyler's latte).
Without further delay....See the below for Woody's comments on the SEARCH function.
[quote author=woody link=board=9;threadid=11306;start=msg106741#msg106741 date=1077108421]
https://forum.ih8mud.com/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=11437
1> enter a word(s) in the box (valvoline)
2> select "match all/any/phrase" (selected all)
3> ignore the user/dropdown (leave as is)
4> click "check all" to uncheck everything, then check only the sections you believe you'll find an answer (80-100 tech)
5> select fields (I keep both usually)
6> ignore min age (unless you want older posts), select max age (720 days)
7> choose results quantity (500)
That search resulted in 87 hits....oldest thread April 1, 2003
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I know that I'm critical on everyone for using SEARCH and I've been seeing a lot of folks starting their threads with "I tried search but...". I just wanted to say thanks for trying search. Of course not every topic has been previously discussed, and perhaps you are searching for one word not used or abbreviated in the thread so it doesn't come up. Whatever the reason for not finding the right info, I believe everyone here appreciates the fact that more are searching before posting. If you have a question on ARB lockers and can't find the right info, it may not be there, or it may be buried. What matters most is that you TRIED to find it first.
The main reason for the search is that there are so many great fact filled threads out there, with step by step instructions or other great info. If you don't search, you may be missing out.
This post was not intended to be a rant, rather a thank you for using the SEARCH function. While it's important to search, we still do not want anyone to hesitate posting questions though. That's one reason the forum is here (the other of course is to make fun of Tyler's latte).
Without further delay....See the below for Woody's comments on the SEARCH function.
[quote author=woody link=board=9;threadid=11306;start=msg106741#msg106741 date=1077108421]
https://forum.ih8mud.com/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=11437
1> enter a word(s) in the box (valvoline)
2> select "match all/any/phrase" (selected all)
3> ignore the user/dropdown (leave as is)
4> click "check all" to uncheck everything, then check only the sections you believe you'll find an answer (80-100 tech)
5> select fields (I keep both usually)
6> ignore min age (unless you want older posts), select max age (720 days)
7> choose results quantity (500)
That search resulted in 87 hits....oldest thread April 1, 2003
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