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Roaddawg · 03-17-2010, 05:58 PM

Ok, I'm gonna say it...Is there a reason people aren't using the 'Search' feature of the forum before starting a new thread on already discussed topics? There is a lot of good information already posted on this forum and to start a new thread on the same topic asking the same questions...

If I'm totally off base with this gripe, I apologize in advance.

porky45 · 03-17-2010, 06:06 PM

Not off base at all. The search feature is pretty accurate compared to other forums as well.

bmw4422 · 03-17-2010, 07:19 PM

you lucked out. on other forums this thread comes up quite a bit and i end up posting a link to a thread that already started with this question.

not smart a$$ comment from me here on this one.

**dart1963** · 03-18-2010, 07:26 AM

You are spot on... that's why we've kinda started pointing people back to the original threads.... There really are great comments as well as multiple viewpoints on certain topics.

**99vengeur** · 03-18-2010, 07:42 AM

Maybe we should implement a new member training session on the Search feature before they are even allowed to post....

We could set up a webinar!

Or, we could make the Search button float around on the screen to get people's attention.

**Heineken** · 03-18-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99vengeur

Maybe we should implement a new member training session on the Search feature before they are even allowed to post....

We could set up a webinar!

Or, we could make the Search button float around on the screen to get people's attention.

Yes and yes. I propose that the Search button color to be HiViz yellow.....

MikeN02 · 03-18-2010, 11:43 AM

Or when making a new thread put in big red letters:

STOP! Before making a new thread, have you tried using our search feature?

jspansel · 03-18-2010, 01:21 PM

^^ That's good too. Or have a FAQ section with all the frequently asked questions all in one spot. Some things with shorter words are hard to search for and you have to sift through a bunch of unwanted stuff just because it has a word in it.

I know there are lots and lots of sub-sections and adding another makes some cringe... OR! Just create a locked sticky thread that is on ALL sub forums that the mods can just post links and descriptions of all commonly asked questions.

Or just keep it simple like stated and SEARCH you damn noobs!

haha J/K!!!

Thats whats great about this place, is the friendship and willingness to help. We dont want to push new people out the door either.

MikeN02 · 03-18-2010, 01:44 PM

On the Ex500 riders sight they had a little wiki link at the top which has a overview of everything. service manuals, how to, mechanic etc.

joloy133 · 03-18-2010, 02:30 PM

Here is a thought to consider, (even though I usually use the search feature); the conversational tone of the site. It's easy to get into something just as it comes up. Also, as a newer rider/member, if you just weed through what all the older members did it's not as much fun. I admit I have moved on to other concerns to the point that I might be stale on certain issues, (been there done that)! Anyway certain info can definitely be searched beforehand, like the "how to's", etc.

03-17-2010, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	The SEARCH feature Ok, I'm gonna say it...Is there a reason people aren't using the 'Search' feature of the forum before starting a new thread on already discussed topics? There is a lot of good information already posted on this forum and to start a new thread on the same topic asking the same questions... If I'm totally off base with this gripe, I apologize in advance. __________________ Roaddawg

03-17-2010, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
porky45 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern San Diego (Vista) Posts: 372 Thanks: 49 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	Not off base at all. The search feature is pretty accurate compared to other forums as well. __________________ 2009 FZ6R Yamaha Blue! // Targa FE // Driven Sprocket Conversion -1/+2 // R6s Mirrors // Rim Stripes // Speedohealer//Flushies!

03-18-2010, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 715 Thanked 752 Times in 476 Posts	Maybe we should implement a new member training session on the Search feature before they are even allowed to post.... We could set up a webinar! Or, we could make the Search button float around on the screen to get people's attention. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

03-18-2010, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Or when making a new thread put in big red letters: STOP! Before making a new thread, have you tried using our search feature? __________________ RIP 07/31/10

03-18-2010, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
jspansel Super Moderator Bike: 09 R6 Raven Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,540 Thanks: 977 Thanked 1,173 Times in 621 Posts Blog Entries: 17	^^ That's good too. Or have a FAQ section with all the frequently asked questions all in one spot. Some things with shorter words are hard to search for and you have to sift through a bunch of unwanted stuff just because it has a word in it. I know there are lots and lots of sub-sections and adding another makes some cringe... OR! Just create a locked sticky thread that is on ALL sub forums that the mods can just post links and descriptions of all commonly asked questions. Or just keep it simple like stated and SEARCH you damn noobs! haha J/K!!! Thats whats great about this place, is the friendship and willingness to help. We dont want to push new people out the door either. __________________ -Jay Don't cage me, bro! -But you can REP me!!! I intend to live forever. So far, so good...

03-17-2010, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
bmw4422 Senior Member Bike: 2011 Daytona 675se Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mahomet, Illinois Posts: 785 Thanks: 69 Thanked 135 Times in 100 Posts	you lucked out. on other forums this thread comes up quite a bit and i end up posting a link to a thread that already started with this question. not smart a$$ comment from me here on this one.

03-18-2010, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,200 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	You are spot on... that's why we've kinda started pointing people back to the original threads.... There really are great comments as well as multiple viewpoints on certain topics.

03-18-2010, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	On the Ex500 riders sight they had a little wiki link at the top which has a overview of everything. service manuals, how to, mechanic etc. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

03-18-2010, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	Here is a thought to consider, (even though I usually use the search feature); the conversational tone of the site. It's easy to get into something just as it comes up. Also, as a newer rider/member, if you just weed through what all the older members did it's not as much fun. I admit I have moved on to other concerns to the point that I might be stale on certain issues, (been there done that)! Anyway certain info can definitely be searched beforehand, like the "how to's", etc.

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