Any tips for searching for very specific things?

[whatJD]

I've been on ECF absorbing a wealth of info for quite some time now, but I still find myself getting frustrated when searching for answers or info to specific things--things that I know have likely been thoroughly discussed or addressed a ton of times.

With the sheer volume of posts on ECF, I'm finding that when I search for things (even when trying to be as specific as possible, using the advanced search even, I end up sifting through dozens of pages of results and hundreds of posts and threads to even find something close to what I was looking for. Most times, I'll veer off from what I was even originally researching, because I'll inadvertently find something else I've wanted to learn or check out while sifting through the results.

I always check specific forums first, and review stickies, etc, prior.

But when I'm looking for a quick answer to something....that should be a quick answer; I end up banging my head against the wall, while on page 12 of a thread, that was on page 4 of search results--still eluded by what I was trying to find.

Anyone else in the same boat? Any tips for marauding the myriad of information on ECF a little more efficiently?

Cheers,
-JD

 

[xtwosm0kesx]

I've been on ECF absorbing a wealth of info for quite some time now, but I still find myself getting frustrated when searching for answers or info to specific things--things that I know have likely been thoroughly discussed or addressed a ton of times.

With the sheer volume of posts on ECF, I'm finding that when I search for things (even when trying to be as specific as possible, using the advanced search even, I end up sifting through dozens of pages of results and hundreds of posts and threads to even find something close to what I was looking for. Most times, I'll veer off from what I was even originally researching, because I'll inadvertently find something else I've wanted to learn or check out while sifting through the results.

I always check specific forums first, and review stickies, etc, prior.

But when I'm looking for a quick answer to something....that should be a quick answer; I end up banging my head against the wall, while on page 12 of a thread, that was on page 4 of search results--still eluded by what I was trying to find.

Anyone else in the same boat? Any tips for marauding the myriad of information on ECF a little more efficiently?

Cheers,
-JD

Honestly, you're probably better off using Google to find what your looking for on ECF, than the internal engine.

Generally, if its a common issue/discussion, most vaping questions will have an ECF thread or group of them first or very high on the searches list.

The internal engine is a bit better if you're searching for members by name though.

As for lost in the info on ECF, theres no cure for that.

 

[Dakota Jim]

you can always ask specific questions - remember the only stupid question is the one that is never asked

ie: which is faster carrying a coconut? a European sparrow or an African sparrow

 

[Lessifer]

The search on here used to be a lot better, it would filter out non-relevant posts, I'm not sure what changed.

Lately if I'm looking for something specific and I want answers from here, I use google and put this at the end site:www.e-cigarette-forum.com

like this: kts hot button site:www.e-cigarette-forum.com

 

[MikeZ28]

It sometimes helps to put the plus symbol in front of keywords in your search term, meaning these words must be included in the results. Otherwise the search might find a match on any single word from you search term.

ie: +protank +rebuild

 

[Train2]

What they said /\ /\ /\

If first try or two doesn't work, go google, and it'll bring you right back here for your answer!

 

[Baditude]

Honestly, you're probably better off using Google to find what your looking for on ECF, than the internal engine.

Generally, if its a common issue/discussion, most vaping questions will have an ECF thread or group of them first or very high on the searches list.

The internal engine is a bit better if you're searching for members by name though.

This!

 

[whatJD]

Awesome... thanks everyone!