Why is it so easy to break the search function?

[zitsky]

I've learned over time to limit searches to a specific forum.  And use "and" often.  But frequently I still get an error message on search.  "Community not available" or some other error.  

[Host Kat]

5 hours ago, zitsky said:

I've learned over time to limit searches to a specific forum.  And use "and" often.  But frequently I still get an error message on search.  "Community not available" or some other error.  

 

Here is an oldie but goody thread from last year you might find helpful:

 

 

[zitsky]

Thanks for this.  I'm just trying to let you know there is a problem.  Once again today, I try to do a simple search and get "community unavailable".  

[Host Kat]

10 hours ago, zitsky said:

Thanks for this.  I'm just trying to let you know there is a problem.  Once again today, I try to do a simple search and get "community unavailable".  

 

Posting on the boards does no good. As a non-paid volunteer, I have no control over the situation. Please note the following portions from the Who are Community Hosts?  The Community Manager? section in the Guidelines we all agreed to follow when registering for our free Cruise Critic memberships: 

 

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Host Kat

[LauraS]

Hi there!  We are a hosted community; I will inform the developers.

 

Thanks for the heads up!

 

Laura