search function sucks

Could you make an example? I just type the string I'm interested in and press Enter...

Just tried and did not have to enter code. Logged out and tried again and then I had to enter a code. Is that it?

I don't get code requests either.

I don't have this either. Which browser are you using?

I don't get code requests... but I usually don't get what I've searched for either. I agree it could use some improvement.

As I wrote: Log out and try a search. If I do that I have to submit some code. I checked with IE and Firefox. If I'm logged in I can just search without hassle.
It's probably to keep out spam.

It's probably a simple measure to reduce load on the mySQL database. Just to prevent robots to excessively use the search engine.
Sadly, this makes it a bit less comfortable for guest users. Would be great to have a 3rd party search engine running (like elasticsearch) but I won't hold my breath for this to happen here.

My only issue with Search is that Google does a better job finding search criteria.

Quote from db9091

My only issue with Search is that Google does a better job finding search criteria.

Quite true - I usually go directly to Google to get my Kemper Forum search results. Time to step it up guys!!

This site needs to be totally rebuilt, with mobile browser support.

I'm guessing it isn't a high priority though.

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This site needs to be totally rebuilt, with mobile browser support.

I'm guessing it isn't a high priority though.

Not as high as hardware products, software support for them, or Rig Manager? Good!

Quote from paults

Not as high as hardware products, software support for them, or Rig Manager? Good!

Its probably on the same priority list as the KFC and software editor...

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I usually go directly to Google to get my Kemper Forum search results.

Yep.