New FR Format

3-6-08 | edcoil

[edcoil]

So, does everyone like the new format of FR? Looks great!

[Red_Devil 232]

No likey the round about way to get to the old drop down type search! You have to open a thread to get to it. It is on the top right of each thread. We should not have to open a thread to get to the search engine!!!!

[coloradan]

Okey dokeyy. Searchy, likey.

[Aquinasfan]

Works for me.

[Red_Devil 232]

Searchy in top righty is for keywords only!

[Red_Devil 232]

Yes but it only appears if a thread is open! SEARCH should be available on every page like it was before!

[aft_lizard]

Takes a bit to get used to it, but I am alright with it. I wish they had added a edit function though.

[Allegra]

I'm OK with it.

It even matches my socks.

[SmithL]

Searchy still need worky - I no likey.

[tioga]

hit search and then a new screen pops up with a user search

[jdm]

Search by user:

http://www.freerepublic.com/~

Put the screenname of the user after the ~ and press ENTER.

For example:

http://www.freerepublic.com/~boxerblues

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

Was weirded out when logged in today. So much change.

It looks clean, tidy, and sleek. But it just isn't the same FR layout.

Eventually, it will probably seem to be 'normal.'

[Notary Sojac]

Only cosmetic - when will there be search by post date?

Only cosmetic - when will there be search by post date?

Only cosmetic - when will there be search by post date?

apologies to the Head On folks)

[jellybean]

How to use the search

[boxerblues]

When I hit “user search”it rolls back to the forum

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

Also on the bottom left.

And what's with all the freepers mentioning an upper right search?

[boxerblues]

thanks!!!!!

Up in the top corner of the page. No drop downs, though.
To search by user, key in by:username. To search by keyword, just type it in, to search by title, you can also just key that in, as long as it isn’t a keyword it will give a title search. To be safe, you can use title:some article title here to force a title search.

I’m going to make a few adjustments that will make this a little more apparent, with those changes I think most people will catch on after a few uses.

[jellybean]

Recent Changes to Free Republic

[Just another Joe]

So, does everyone like the new format of FR?

Not particularly.

I deal with change on an everyday basis in my job. (I'm a lab rat)

I am a creature of habit otherwise.

I still think it needs some type of title bar at the top. It just doesn't scream FR at present.

[Little Bill]

I liked the old Black Screen Day's.

[Argus]

What was wrong with the old one?

I’m a conservative, dammit. I hate change.