Upgrades (and upgrade-related bugs). - Page 2

**JTG** · 09-25-2011, 08:51 AM

	Originally Posted by GenessorDios
	It seems many recent posts are not being included in the search function.

Might this have to do with the way the search function archives and retreives the posts/information? Perhaps the engine lets itself get out of date or something

**GenessorDios** · 09-25-2011, 08:59 AM

Prior to today, any posts I just made would show up in the search results instantly. Now, not so.

	Originally Posted by Jezebel
	How recent?

It varies with different searches. I've only tried two searches so far, #1 is about 14 hours, #2 is about 34 hours.

Jezebel · 09-25-2011, 09:06 AM

	Originally Posted by JTG
	Might this have to do with the way the search function archives and retreives the posts/information? Perhaps the engine lets itself get out of date or something

Yes, it functions differently from what we had before. Periodic jobs are run that index the forum content, and the search relies on those indexes. The downside of this search is that it isn't quite live. The upside is that it doesn't put as much strain on the database so it isn't going to slow down the forum or require us to put a bunch of restrictions and timers on it to throttle its use like the one we were using.

While it's normal for it to not bring up posts the instant they are made, I'm not sure if it's indexing the posts as frequently as it should be which is why I'm asking how new the posts are.

**RedOrange823** · 09-25-2011, 09:25 AM

When I search my most recent posts, the most current one that shows up is from 7:23pm mountain time, whereas my actual last post (before this one) was at 2:27am mountain time.

**Distance** · 09-25-2011, 11:13 AM

In some ways, this is an interesting social experiment. To what amount of effort will members (self included) go to alleviate their stalking needs?

**fokalina** · 09-25-2011, 12:14 PM

Under "Quick Links", there's an "Unanswered Threads" option. When I click it, I see a list of threads that look answered, and answered again, and again, and again, and again X a lot.
Could I be doing something wrong? Or is there something wrong with the link?

**rahdam** · 09-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jezebel

Yes, it functions differently from what we had before. Periodic jobs are run that index the forum content, and the search relies on those indexes. The downside of this search is that it isn't quite live. The upside is that it doesn't put as much strain on the database so it isn't going to slow down the forum or require us to put a bunch of restrictions and timers on it to throttle its use like the one we were using.

While it's normal for it to not bring up posts the instant they are made, I'm not sure if it's indexing the posts as frequently as it should be which is why I'm asking how new the posts are.

this is making it more difficult to effectively stalk stasis.
I protest.

**Distance** · 09-25-2011, 07:22 PM

E - Nvm...spoke too soon.

*cries*

**deckard** · 09-25-2011, 10:31 PM

I check back on what I last posted and it's stuck on a post I made two days ago. How the hell am I going to bask in all the glory that is me or follow up on all the chirping crickets?

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 10:34 PM

You could stop being lazy and actually go to the threads you posted on last and look at them.

**ppu6502** · 09-25-2011, 10:40 PM

^ The problem is he can't see which threads he posted on last, because the mechanism to do so is stuck on ~2 days ago.

I have this problem, too. I do the "find posts by user" on my own nickname to track my old posts sometimes, as opposed to saving a bookmark for every single thread I post to.

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 10:46 PM

You can't remember what threads you posted on and look them up by the form/sub form they are on?

Or just hit "unread posts" and see if they pop up?

---------- Post added 09-26-2011 at 12:48 AM ----------

I would imagine this is just a temporary kink while they are upgrading. But if it were me I would keep it this way awhile just so you have to figure out alternatives. Work for it bitches.

**deckard** · 09-25-2011, 10:58 PM

	Originally Posted by Seriously
	You could stop being lazy and actually go to the threads you posted on last and look at them.

If I had a good memory, I'd be a computer... Oh... wait.

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 11:01 PM

Sooo without a computer you are unable to remember anything. Dang. Sucks to be you.

**deckard** · 09-25-2011, 11:05 PM

	Originally Posted by Seriously
	Sucks to be you.

We're in disagreement?

So, when's this gonna be fixed?

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 11:08 PM

I'd say probably not tonight.

**deckard** · 09-25-2011, 11:08 PM

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 11:09 PM

I work really hard at being helpful. Can you tell?

**Nemesis** · 09-25-2011, 11:10 PM

	Originally Posted by deckard
	So, when's this gonna be fixed?

Hopefully the mods and admins can find their way back here using memory alone!

**Seriously** · 09-25-2011, 11:13 PM

I keep bumping it up....to help.

Cause that's how I roll.

**reckful** · 09-25-2011, 11:48 PM

	Originally Posted by ppu6502
	I do the "find posts by user" on my own nickname to track my old posts sometimes, as opposed to saving a bookmark for every single thread I post to.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "saving a bookmark for every single thread I post to," but just in case you -- or anyone else reading this thread -- is unaware of the system I use to keep up with the threads I post in:

User CP --> Edit Options --> Default Thread Subscription Mode.

If you choose any option other than "Do Not Subscribe," any thread you ever post in automatically becomes a Subscribed Thread.

And you can always list all your Subscribed Threads that have new posts since the last time you visited them by either going to User CP or choosing Subscribed Threads from the Quick Links dropdown near the top of each INTJf page. (In the latter case, the list will also include threads w/o new posts, but the ones with unread posts will be bolded, just like when you list a subforum.)

**ppu6502** · 09-25-2011, 11:54 PM

	Originally Posted by reckful
	And you can always list all your Subscribed Threads that have new posts since the last time you visited them by either going to User CP or choosing Subscribed Threads from the Quick Links dropdown near the top of each INTJf page. (In the latter case, the list will also include threads w/o new posts, but the ones with unread posts will be bolded, just like when you list a subforum.)

^ This is really helpful. The bug described in the OP is still... a bug.. but what you just described is a great way to do the same thing while avoiding the bug.

I'm sure the admins are still interested in knowing about the bug, of course.

stasis · 09-26-2011, 10:06 AM

The new search module should now be working properly.

**JTG** · 09-26-2011, 10:31 AM

There are also images at the left of each thread that will help you remember which thread you have posted in. If the little page icon contains a + sign, then you have posted in the thread. Like so:

- You have posted. Thread contains new posts.

- You have posted. Thread contains no new posts.

- You have posted. Thread is closed.

**deckard** · 09-26-2011, 01:04 PM

All is right again in the world.

09-25-2011, 09:25 AM	#29
RedOrange823 Core Member [569%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22,787	When I search my most recent posts, the most current one that shows up is from 7:23pm mountain time, whereas my actual last post (before this one) was at 2:27am mountain time.
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09-25-2011, 11:13 AM	#30
Distance Core Member [418%] MBTI: eNTj Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 16,731	In some ways, this is an interesting social experiment. To what amount of effort will members (self included) go to alleviate their stalking needs?
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09-25-2011, 12:14 PM	#31
fokalina Member [34%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,364	Under "Quick Links", there's an "Unanswered Threads" option. When I click it, I see a list of threads that look answered, and answered again, and again, and again, and again X a lot. Could I be doing something wrong? Or is there something wrong with the link?
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09-25-2011, 07:22 PM	#33
Distance Core Member [418%] MBTI: eNTj Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 16,731	E - Nvm...spoke too soon. cries
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09-25-2011, 10:31 PM	#34
deckard Member [46%] MBTI: IsTJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,840	I check back on what I last posted and it's stuck on a post I made two days ago. How the hell am I going to bask in all the glory that is me or follow up on all the chirping crickets?
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09-25-2011, 10:34 PM	#35
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	You could stop being lazy and actually go to the threads you posted on last and look at them.
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09-25-2011, 10:40 PM	#36
ppu6502 Special Snowflake MBTI: INTj Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 11,806	^ The problem is he can't see which threads he posted on last, because the mechanism to do so is stuck on ~2 days ago. I have this problem, too. I do the "find posts by user" on my own nickname to track my old posts sometimes, as opposed to saving a bookmark for every single thread I post to.
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09-25-2011, 10:46 PM	#37
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	You can't remember what threads you posted on and look them up by the form/sub form they are on? Or just hit "unread posts" and see if they pop up? ---------- Post added 09-26-2011 at 12:48 AM ---------- I would imagine this is just a temporary kink while they are upgrading. But if it were me I would keep it this way awhile just so you have to figure out alternatives. Work for it bitches.
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09-25-2011, 11:01 PM	#39
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	Sooo without a computer you are unable to remember anything. Dang. Sucks to be you.
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09-25-2011, 11:08 PM	#41
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	I'd say probably not tonight.
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09-25-2011, 11:08 PM	#42
deckard Member [46%] MBTI: IsTJ Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,840	Gah!
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09-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#43
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	I work really hard at being helpful. Can you tell?
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09-25-2011, 11:13 PM	#45
Seriously Core Member [497%] MBTI: ISTP Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19,884	I keep bumping it up....to help. Cause that's how I roll.
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09-26-2011, 10:06 AM	#48
stasis Administrator MBTI: INTP Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,681	The new search module should now be working properly.
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09-26-2011, 10:31 AM	#49
JTG Core Member [246%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,844	There are also images at the left of each thread that will help you remember which thread you have posted in. If the little page icon contains a + sign, then you have posted in the thread. Like so: - You have posted. Thread contains new posts. - You have posted. Thread contains no new posts. - You have posted. Thread is closed.
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09-26-2011, 01:04 PM	#50
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