HOATalk Searches Not Working - Is it Just Me?

Started by HarryC1 • 3 replies • 1322 views

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HarryC1 (Vermont)
Posts: 8

Posted:

I get a message when trying to do a search on our Forum archives - it says

HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable.

Yes I have sent a message to the Help center. Their computer confirmed they got my message four days ago, but no one else has replied.

Anyone else having this trouble? I've tried three different browsers.

Try it yourself. Search on something, anything, see if it works.

Any suggestions are appreciated. The Search has always be a helpful resource for our Association.

Thanks much.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,062

Posted:

Hi Harry,

I experienced the same thing.

One option around using HOATalk search is to do an internet search with your favorite search engine and include HOATalk within the search parameter.

Example: HOATalk Reserve Studies

Then, as offered in Google, click on "more results from hoatalk"

GenoS (Florida)
Posts: 4,276

Posted:

Google search filter example: "reserve studies" site:hoatalk.com

Works for me. The forum software here works but it's not very sophisticated. For instance, search is wonky as you've discovered. Another limitation: you can't edit your post after you've hit "Submit". There's little visual feedback when you do press "Submit" which leads to many people pressing it again (and again and again) which results in multiple postings. You've just got to learn to deal with it

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,062

Posted:

One thing to keep in mind (at least as I understand it), the moderators of this site do that work as a collateral duty with their current job. If business is good, they may be working hard earning their company money and not have available time to devote to this free service provided to us.

They are very good at responding to all requests or issues made known to them.
It just may not be responded to right away.

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