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    using Search button - properly



    A lot of peeps are posting new threads on say, GARLIC, when there are loads of garlic posts already active. It happens with Parsnips, and will happen again with potatoes.

    to Search:
    If you use your Search button, click on Advanced Search, type in your keyword (garlic), then click Search Titles Only (instead of Search Entire Posts which is less selective and will give you 1000s more replies)


    Of course, it does rely on people titling & spelling their threads correctly ...


    It is a really useful function, because you always pick up something new or long-forgotten by looking at old threads from wise people who have since left the Grapevine.
    Last edited by Two_Sheds; 24-11-2008, 10:19 AM.
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.
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    ... bump ...
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      Thanks for that Two Sheds, I wondered if there was a way to narrow it to just the titles of the threads but never had the time to investigate further.

      Agree on the thread titles too - though I am probably guilty of obscure titles to my threads
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        Well...I still can't find the thread for the last 2 Xmas's - forgotten the name of the pub....a tale with no end....
        Seems a pity to let it die after 3 years....

        Loads a loads a brownie points for the finder of the thread...( I believe the pub has been rebuilt next door to the theatre and awaiting it's opening party just in time for Xmas and the panto.......

        ( my history has been cut short!!!!! so I can't find last years posts.....))
        "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

        Location....Normandy France

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Nicos View Post
          Well...I still can't find the thread for the last 2 Xmas's - forgotten the name of the pub....a tale with no end....
          Seems a pity to let it die after 3 years....

          Loads a loads a brownie points for the finder of the thread...( I believe the pub has been rebuilt next door to the theatre and awaiting it's opening party just in time for Xmas and the panto.......

          ( my history has been cut short!!!!! so I can't find last years posts.....))
          Is it in the archive? dont know how you find things in there though
          Happy Gardening,
          Shirley

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          • #6
            I can't find it either - it's the Gardener's Rest, but I can't remember the thread name....

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            • #7
              Piglette?????......
              "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

              Location....Normandy France

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              • #8
                ...bump ...
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                • #9
                  Since the forum has been running for a few years now and nigh on every imaginable concoction of gardening queries has been asked, the only problem with people using the search button is that the forum would die a death if everyone did it!
                  I personally hate trolling through previous threads when it is just as easy to post a query/comment which is usually seasonal and pertinent to any new users using the forum, I hope!
                  My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                  to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                  Diversify & prosper


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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                    I personally hate trolling through previous threads when it is just as easy to post a query/comment which is usually seasonal and pertinent to any new users using the forum, I hope!
                    Isn't it equally annoying to have half a dozen threads running that are asking the same question though?
                    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
                      Isn't it equally annoying to have half a dozen threads running that are asking the same question though?
                      Does everyone check their "new posts" before posting a new thread? If they did, or they checked the relevant forum, they would probably find an appropriate thread to join in on instead of creating a whole new one.

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                      • #12
                        bump for the noobs
                        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                        • #13
                          you're having a bumping good time here TS

                          I totally agree with this, it is much better to Search first and then ask, I have found some wonderful gems in the bowels (!) by searching first.

                          So Nooobs, Search first but don't be afraid to ask if you don't see what you are looking for
                          aka
                          Suzie

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