I'm new to the RS web site, and the Graffiti Wall and the Helpline seem like a great resource and a big source of help, but I'm having a hard time wading through the messages, is there any way to Search either list?
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
There is a search box in the upper right-hand corner.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
The Search function Michael mentioned is the only one on this site, but I wanted to add that it's not a very efficient search function, don't expect it to be like Google or other search functions, it's hit or miss. Suggest you try lots of words and phrases.
Posted by
Denver, CO, USA
1610 posts
The search function here is a severe limitation of the Helpline. A lot of questions keep getting rehashed over and over again - a lot of this could be avoided if there was a more robust search feature.
Posted by
Des Moines
65 posts
You could use Google Advanced Search and in the "Search within a site or domain" box type in ricksteves.com
In the "all these words" box, be sure to type the word graffiti in addition to your other search terms.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9249 posts
Yes, a new and improved search function would be great. Hope the webmaster is listening.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Thanks to Bee for giving us an effective workaround to the less than effective Search function on Rick's site! (her post, 2 above this one). I've experimented with doing what she says, and it does indeed find prior posts more effectively--if you do the Google search exactly as she suggested. If you want to limit your search to the Helpline, include the word helpline in the all these words box.