On Wednesday 14 January 2009 11:52, Clayton wrote:
> > Alternatively, we could return to having both Search and Go
> > buttons; to an average user, the difference is not made clear,
> > unless they Google it. They might click either one and experience
> > the same results (being taken to a search page). The downside with
> > this is that if we move the search box to the header, an extra
> > button positioned in that way would add clutter and look odd.
>
> This was my concern... it's weird - especially to new users - to have
> two buttons for searching.

Your concern appears strange to me. You lose substantial functionality 
(for experienced users), in order just to not confuse new users. Is the 
wiki intended for new users only? Are you trying to keep experienced 
users out?

Another lost functionality I just found: If a page exists with the exact 
name you typed into the search box, you can not accomplish an explicit 
text search for this word (i tried "faq").

Again it makes me think, that there is a hidden intention to confuse 
people ;-)

At least I feel confused. 

So this may be one small piece of evidence, why there are so few active 
volunteers. Maybe they just find it boring to tilt against windmills...

Nino

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