Why can't I search for certain words?
The MySQL search function has what are called stopwords, which are typically common words, and are excluded from searches. Find more information on the MySQL site.
of course other forum software has gotten around this.
so it's not as much as a MySQL limitation, it is a MySQL limitation that is exposed by how xenforo does it searches.
The wildcard searches is a way to get around it.
Why can't I search for certain words?
The MySQL search function has what are called stopwords, which are typically common words, and are excluded from searches. Find more information on the MySQL site.
Yes, I know this is a MySQL limitation, but in IPB admin you can specify the minimum number of chars - with a simple textbox option...
(Sorry for the "duplicated" question, but I must choose forum soft within a week - I'd like to install XF, but the search for 2 chars is a must for my community (most of the trademarks, model names, etc. only 2 chars in bicycle industry...)