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Aug. 3, 2011 8:33 a.m. Marjorie Suddard General Manager

The Search function on the site is currently not working, and although a fix is in progress, the current code necessitates that this fix must be tied to the overall site redesign that's already proceeding and due to launch by the EOY.

In the meantime, you can search GRM with Google, since most of it is indexed. Either one of these two methods will make your search GRM-specific:

Just add "site:grassrootsmotorsports.com" without the quotes to the search;

Alternatively, when using Google you can select "advanced search" and type grassrootsmotorsports into the domain box.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and good luck, hunters.

Margie
Aug. 3, 2011 9:45 a.m. T.J. SuperDork

If you don't sticky this thread how will we find it when it falls off the first page?

Just kidding, I rarely use the search function anyway. I think we can get by without it for a few months....besides it will give me a better chance at posting a link to a Ken Block video and make the claim that I didn't know it was a repost.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." George Orwell
Aug. 3, 2011 9:48 a.m. Tom Heath Web Manager

It is stickied.

If you use the "latest topics" button for your forum browsing, this thread will rise and fall with traffic like a normal thread, but if you are on the Grassroots Motorsports forum it will always be toward the top.

I tried drag racing, but kept blowing the apex for turn 2...
Aug. 3, 2011 9:53 a.m. T.J. SuperDork

lol, I was only joking...I know how to use the googles.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." George Orwell
Aug. 3, 2011 2:23 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

I can't remember the last time I used the search function... but it is a good thing to have

Be careful of your words, for someone will agree with them. Be careful of your conduct, for someone will imitate it. -Leih Tsu
Aug. 3, 2011 5:06 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork

google's "site:" search is not a work around...it is the best way to search most sites

"I can endorse the Miata, Tom. It's a lot of fun, even though it doesn't leak enough oil for my tastes." - CarTalk
Aug. 3, 2011 8:02 p.m. Toyman01 SuperDork

Lucky for us this site is full of self centered jerks whose immediate response to any question is "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION"

Shouldn't be a problem.

"That dog is about as subtle as a hand grenade in a barrel of oatmeal..." -Foghorn Leghorn
Aug. 3, 2011 8:16 p.m. Taiden HalfDork

JoeyM wrote: google's "site:" search is not a work around...it is the best way to search most sites

This is entirely true, and why I hate subaru-svx.net. For some reason it's not indexed!
Aug. 3, 2011 8:45 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork

Toyman01 wrote: Lucky for us this site is full of self centered jerks whose immediate response to any question is "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION" Shouldn't be a problem.

Good point. Almost everybody here is willing to help people.

"I can endorse the Miata, Tom. It's a lot of fun, even though it doesn't leak enough oil for my tastes." - CarTalk
Aug. 17, 2011 4:55 p.m. Raze Dork

Funny, I figured out using Google a week or so ago when all my searches went awry...
Aug. 24, 2011 7:59 p.m. a401cj Reader

JoeyM wrote: google's "site:" search is not a work around...it is the best way to search most sites

^^THIS

"WHATEVER THE berkeley YOU WANT"site:grassrootsmotorsports.com
Sept. 10, 2011 9:50 p.m. irish44j Dork

thanks, I was trying to search for something today and thought I was going crazy when I couldn't find the berkeleying search box!
Sept. 16, 2011 9:50 p.m. poopshovel SuperDork

Is there a way to search the old board? I spent a lot of time digging up the numbers for uncle poop's mass deportation plan.

Build a man a fire, and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll stay warm for the rest of his life.
Sept. 17, 2011 11:28 a.m. JoeyM SuperDork

poopshovel wrote: Is there a way to search the old board? I spent a lot of time digging up the numbers for uncle poop's mass deportation plan.

google is still your friend. try

site:archive.grassrootsmotorsports.com "annoying political drivel"

"The true test of a marriage is when she finds parts in the dishwasher." - dean1484
Oct. 18, 2011 12:07 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

Wait, all my old posts are still on here somewhere? Oh crap, I thought they just disappeared eventually.

"Don't Sweat the Petty Things." Yes, and Don't Pet the Sweaty Things.
Oct. 19, 2011 4:50 a.m. JoeyM SuperDork

pinchvalve wrote: Wait, all my old posts are still on here somewhere? Oh crap, I thought they just disappeared eventually.

they are still there for everyone to see

"The true test of a marriage is when she finds parts in the dishwasher." - dean1484
Jan. 6, 2012 4:12 p.m. Sultan Reader

the current code necessitates that this fix must be tied to the overall site redesign that's already proceeding and due to launch by the EOY

Any update on the update?
Jan. 11, 2012 9:00 a.m. Tom Heath Web Manager

Sultan wrote: the current code necessitates that this fix must be tied to the overall site redesign that's already proceeding and due to launch by the EOY Any update on the update?

The update is in place; the search function is functional. It's not perfect, but it's pretty good at serving up content. It's not as good as it will be, but it can find things.

I tried drag racing, but kept blowing the apex for turn 2...
Jan. 22, 2012 12:25 p.m. flexi New Reader

Is search under "community" supposed to work? I tried a member search by city and state - I got the burning vehicle page :(
Jan. 23, 2012 8:40 p.m. Sultan Reader

The ads now cover where the search box was. So how do you search?

Send help.