Searching the Archives
 

Is it possible to search the archives for all posts by username?
I have been trying to use the search function, but i am having lots of trouble with it.

Re: Searching the Archives
 

You should just be able to put the username in the Username box, select a time period, and submit it. I just found plenty when searching for myself.

Regards,

T

Re: Searching the Archives
 

Unlike Sheridan, I didn't have an easy time with this. I was trying to find threads by MEbenhoe on the Books forum regarding a "Theory of Poker Reading Club" that he led some 12-18 months ago. I had absolutely no luck, with several different permutations of search terms and parameters.

Good luck!

Re: Searching the Archives
 

Ah, well, the first problem is that you can't search for anything over 6 months old. So, there's that. Also, I didn't bother to try any search terms, just the user name. I just don't understand why the search engine is so poor.

Regards,

T

Re: Searching the Archives
 

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Ah, well, the first problem is that you can't search for anything over 6 months old. So, there's that.

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You can if you go to the older archives (link on left) and then click "recent archives" on top. That puts you into a parallel universe where you can search back for about 2-3 years, but your start and end dates must be no more than 6 months apart.

Re: Searching the Archives
 

Great tip, Bruce. Thanks.

T

Re: Searching the Archives
 

Cut and paste the next line into google as well. It could probably be constructed better.

"Theory of Poker" mebenhoe site:forumserver.twoplustwo.com

Re: Searching the Archives
 

Yeah, using Google is the way to go, probably. It'll also show you things that no longer exist on the site such as Magazine articles that have been removed after 3 months. The cached articles are still available in Google.

Regards,

T