Bug in forum search with "value"

[Oz81]

But the vB badwords don't represent the MySQL stopwords anyway I guess!? They're just an addition maybe.
For instance, you can search for "und" (German for "and") and get that message, too.

[kh99]

I'm not sure, but I think what it is, is that the $badwords is to keep from doing the database search on words that won't work (which I guess would just return no result without explanation? Or maybe there would be an answer). Anyway, by the time you're done you'll be the expert.

[Oz81]

It doesn't seem like because when I search for "value" here in your board, it tells me "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

This is a confusing answer, anyway!?

[kh99]

Yes, it's confusing. I hadn't tried it on this board, you're right, you don't get that same message. I was trying it on the board I have access to.

Ah...I'm a little embarrassed to point this out after all this, but I'm not connected with this board in any way except being a member like you. I'm learning vbulletin myself and have some spare time here and there so I learn more by figuring out other people's problems. For instance, I now know something about how searching works, and I wouldn't if you hadn't asked your question. Sorry if you thought you were getting expert help (although Lynne does belong to this board and is an expert).

ETA: In my defense, it didn't look like anyone else was rushing to answer.

[Oz81]

But where's the problem? You and Lynne solved the problem perfectly!

[kh99]

No problem for me, you said "your board" so I just wanted to set the record straight.

[Lynne]

Hey kh99, I just wanted to add that I'm no expert either (especially when it comes to mysql!). Everyone here appreciates it when users help users - that is what this site is all about.

Originally Posted by kh99

I'm learning vbulletin myself and have some spare time here and there so I learn more by figuring out other people's problems.

That's exactly why I started helping here and why I continue to help here.