Filters
This isn't so much a problem with the site or anything else like that. I was wondering, though, in the effort to enhance the instructables experience, could a site search with filters be a feasible thing? For instance, if I want to search a topic, but I want to filter out all K'nex associated pages, then a "-knex" would do it, kinda like a Google parameter. If it sounds good, let's see it happen! It would be a huge help in doing a search on any subject. What do you think?
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. You already have the solution - use Google. See my Search FAQ for some info on using Google's site: option to limit your search to Ibles.
. According to ewilhelm, a new search engine is on the To Do list. If enough ppl complain, maybe it will get moved to the Action Items list.
. According to ewilhelm, a new search engine is on the To Do list. If enough ppl complain, maybe it will get moved to the Action Items list.
Thats the problem. I don't WANT to google it. Google has a habit of putting out incessant extra finds no matter what you filter out. At least with a local search engine I've closed the door to that.
. Decent search engine skills are as important as knowing how to hunt was for our ancestors (okay, a little hyperbole, but you get the idea). "site:instructables.com" will constrain the search to Instructables. "-knex" will filter out a lot of the K'nex stuff. The + operator will help you further refine your search. The Google search is much more powerful than the current search on Ibles - learn to use it and make your life easier.
. One of us doesn't get it, but I'm not sure which one. ;)
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