How do I search the forum?

AusNB · by **AusNB** » 2022-06-20 7:36 p.m.

Sorry if it's a silly question, but I've read the FAQ's and still can't figure it out.

I'm guessing it might be because I'm a "new" member?

I was on TTF a long time, but only got around to joining here recently.

I want to do a proper search before I ask another silly question!

I guess I should just do a few posts and that might get me some further authorisation. I see that this post will probably be moderated before/if appearing. Fair enough and sorry if I've wasted your time.

Regards

Neil

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-06-20 7:41 p.m.

Hi Neil,

If someone doesn’t answer your question before I get inside from watching my kid feel free to bump this later tonight and I’ll answer your question directly.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-06-20 8:11 p.m.

Okay, all squared away for a few minutes while the little guy gets his bath.

So yes, you need three approved posts before finding much of anything. Your posts won't appear automatically until you get that 3rd approved post either - that's to prevent spam and whatnot. We don't have a hard-and-fast rule about how substantial the posts need to be but we need to see some kind of evidence you aren't a spammer or a scammer. Ideally, something that provides some kind of contribution or interesting inquiry.

Once you get that third post, you can click the magnifying glass on the top right of the interface (I'm not 100% sure where it is on the phone, but if you're on another device I can log into one and see if I can help figure it out).

tjonz · by **tjonz** » 2022-06-20 8:46 p.m.

An alternative: search on DuckDuckGo (or Google, or probably other search sites) and append "site:trombonechat.com" to the end of your query. IMHO this produces better results than the native phpBB search facility. For example, a native search for "Tommy Peterson" yields three hits, whereas a DuckDuckGo search for "Tommy Peterson site:trombonechat.com" yields more than a dozen.

AusNB · by **AusNB** » 2022-06-24 1:09 a.m.

Thanks both for the replies and sorry for being slow getting back to you. Appreciate the help!

knirirr · by **knirirr** » 2022-06-27 5:41 a.m.

I too have just joined, hoping to gain access to the search capability here. I probably don't have much of interest to anyone to say, unfortunately.

However, it appears that the addition of site:trombonechat.com on a DDG search is fairly effective for now.

TC933 · by **TC933** » 2022-06-29 3:19 p.m.

attempt one to post.

TC933 · by **TC933** » 2022-06-29 3:20 p.m.

attempt one to post.

emsta · by **emsta** » 2022-07-04 5:08 a.m.

Thank you. I have also recently joined and have utilised the search function in the past as a non member. Thanks for the tip on using search sites.

craign · by **craign** » 2022-09-06 1:06 p.m.

This might be a good post to pin. As a new joiner I was also confused on why I couldn't search the forum until I found this post.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-09-06 2:26 p.m.

Good idea. Stickied.

BadtotheBone · by **BadtotheBone** » 2022-09-28 8:18 a.m.

Illuminating post. I just joined, thinking that once I did that the search box would magically appear. The duckduck tip sounds like a good one, I'll give that one a go.

tosharri · by **tosharri** » 2022-10-25 12:59 p.m.

I'm so glad someone posted about this because I was trying to figure out why a forum would not have a search option

Bard · by **Bard** » 2022-11-11 3:18 p.m.

Posting my third post here now, hope thereby to get the search functionality enabled. And thank you for the duckduckgo tip.

Silverbee · by **Silverbee** » 2022-12-01 12:34 a.m.

I'm grateful. I just joined as well, and I appreciate the advice on using search engines.

joshealejo · by **joshealejo** » 2022-12-16 12:56 p.m.

Hello, I would link to know how to be able to see pictures and PM or Email other members. This is my 3rd post, but I've read I would only need 2.

Thanks,

Jose

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-12-16 2:07 p.m.

[quote="joshealejo"]Hello, I would link to know how to be able to see pictures and PM or Email other members. This is my 3rd post, but I've read I would only need 2.

Thanks,

Jose[/quote]

Apologies, we had to bump that up to 3 awhile ago after some incessant spam. I thought I updated all the references to 2. Your most recent post was also not approved (someone has to make the approval so it isn't instant); but you should be good to go now.

joshealejo · by **joshealejo** » 2022-12-16 2:47 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]<QUOTE author="joshealejo" post_id="196398" time="1671213381" user_id="3063">
Hello, I would link to know how to be able to see pictures and PM or Email other members. This is my 3rd post, but I've read I would only need 2.

Thanks,

Jose[/quote]

Apologies, we had to bump that up to 3 awhile ago after some incessant spam. I thought I updated all the references to 2. Your most recent post was also not approved (someone has to make the approval so it isn't instant); but you should be good to go now.
</QUOTE>

Thank you so much! It allows me now!

Jose

rizzo67 · by **rizzo67** » 2022-12-29 10:03 a.m.

Would it be a lot of work to update the FAQ, so you can see that you need three approved posts to use the search function,

With more than 2000 views here obviously every new member has this problem, me included.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-12-29 10:38 a.m.

I think I did, if you see references to two could you link them? I can update in a few minutes.

ryebrye · by **ryebrye** » 2023-01-19 9:02 a.m.

I didn't actually see this post before, and just assumed that this forum had some odd aversion to search as some kind of way to encourage everyone to "live in the moment" like some kind of performance piece.

This should be my third post, so once it's approved, I'll be able to search through the sacred texts!

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2023-01-19 9:44 a.m.

Problem is that the big search engines pretty much do a better job than phpBB can, so if I need to search, I almost always rely on that. Unless I'm searching for classifieds for some reason, in which case it does actually work pretty well. If only scammers and spammers didn't exist, it would be a lot easier to manage!!

kdsstg · 2023-01-19 11:05 a.m.

A third post is required to get search? Can this be mine? Thanks!

Also, the text in the signup form at the question for the not-email-address says 2 posts if you are looking for places to fix.

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2023-01-19 11:36 a.m.

[quote="kdsstg"]A third post is required to get search? Can this be mine? Thanks!

Also, the text in the signup form at the question for the not-email-address says 2 posts if you are looking for places to fix.[/quote]
This appears to be your second. One more to go.

BoNeLife · by **BoNeLife** » 2023-02-01 1:48 a.m.

Give me that search bar! post 4???

BruceSimonson · by **BruceSimonson** » 2023-02-04 9:19 a.m.

New to the forum, searching for search as well!

Cheers,

-Bruce

BruceSimonson · by **BruceSimonson** » 2023-02-04 9:25 a.m.

I’ve lost the thread that got me here, and am looking for it.

I’m interested in microtuning issues for the trombone, and landed on a thread (before I registered), that (apparently) includes a pdf of 55 slide positions.

I’m wondering where, what, and how to search for this, now that I’m 2/3rds through my 3 initiate posts.

Suggestions?

Cheers,

-Bruce

BruceSimonson · by **BruceSimonson** » 2023-02-04 9:29 a.m.

Greetings!

Besides locating the pdf of 55 slide positions, I’m interested in building up my library of compositions for trombone choir.

Looking forward to exploring the forum, and contributing as I am able.

Cheers,

-Bruce

PS: 3rd post. Third times a charm, hopefully, and not three strikes and you’re out …

Matt4576 · by **Matt4576** » 2023-02-14 2:43 p.m.

I wasn't clear until I read this thread that a reply counts as a post. I thought I needed to create three new topics.

I don't have as much experience as most on here so I will try to find some place to add value two more times (first ost).

oneely · by **oneely** » 2023-03-05 9:54 a.m.

I too am a newbie and have submitted 2 posts as stated in the registration instructions for this forum. That was only yesterday so I didn't expect an instant approval but I'm glad I found this topic or I would have been waiting forever to be accepted.

The instructions, it would seem to me, could easily be updated by changing the number 2 to 3 and eliminating the confusion for those of us who are not clairvoyant.

I hope this post counts toward qualifying me to enter the sacred gates of full participation in this very interesting and hopefully very helpful forum of trombone lovers.

I know the job of moderating and maintaining a forum like this is not easy, so I hope the persons in charge understand how their efforts are appreciated.

Thanks, Otto Neely

Soulbrass · by **Soulbrass** » 2023-03-08 5:05 p.m.

...new member here, as well...

Please let me in... ; ))

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2023-03-08 11:39 p.m.

No Search, etc. until 3 approved posts.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2023-03-10 7:48 p.m.

Ahh, sorry about that. I’ll see if I can find the reference. I’ve been squishing the “two post” language for awhile now. I thought I got the last one but I must have missed one. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

tincanbanjo · by **tincanbanjo** » 2023-04-05 12:15 a.m.

Thanks so much! I've been a lurker here for a few years but just registered, and now discovered the three post requirement. I've found lots of great info here about brass history (I do a little instrument trading.), usually landing here via Google or such.

Jackjack · by **Jackjack** » 2023-04-08 10:55 a.m.

Google search function is also good.

site:trombonechat.com should be working well

Kasstar85 · by **Kasstar85** » 2023-05-01 7:06 p.m.

[quote="knirirr"]I too have just joined, hoping to gain access to the search capability here. I probably don't have much of interest to anyone to say, unfortunately.

However, it appears that the addition of site:trombonechat.com on a DDG search is fairly effective for now.[/quote]

Ahhh. Thank you. I just posted a similar question. Only been on once before in 2022. Gracias

RichardDavenport · by **RichardDavenport** » 2023-05-17 6:51 p.m.

Ha Ha ... without a searchbox, I had a realy hard time searching for "where's the searchbox."

I hope this counts as an approved post.

Thanks for this posts!

Richard

bmmead · by **bmmead** » 2023-05-25 10:44 a.m.

I appreciate this post! This should (HOPEFULLY) serve as my 3rd approved post and I look forward to being able to search.

MarcusTBone · by **MarcusTBone** » 2023-07-07 6:01 p.m.

I wanted to search on airballs, but as pointed out, I can't search until 3 posts. So, this is post #2

BZP3I · by **BZP3I** » 2023-07-10 1:55 p.m.

I would like also to get access to a search possibility and the permission to see attached files. At the moment I have two approved posts.

Many thanks in advance for your support.

Martin

u_76doublebass · by **u_76doublebass** » 2023-08-29 10:42 a.m.

I was wondering the same thing as I was trying to find a search bar and was getting a bit frustrated as I had questions

about the correct mouthpiece for my newly purchased Conn 8H.

Havenbreaker · by **Havenbreaker** » 2023-08-31 7:53 p.m.

I knew there was a reason I should power read through older posts. I saw the req during registration that stated two approved as well as the notice that follows you around at the top of topic boards to remind you of the two approved post req. However, reading through while wondering the same about where "Search" was and some of the other restricted features I learned the 3 post req.

tepposal · by **tepposal** » 2023-09-24 2:26 a.m.

[quote="tjonz"]For example, a native search for "Tommy Peterson" yields three hits, whereas a DuckDuckGo search for "Tommy Peterson site:trombonechat.com" yields more than a dozen.[/quote]

Try doing the search with the correct spelling for more results: "Tommy Pederson".

I have also used google search with "site:trombonechat.com" and it works well.

(I just registered and this is my first message, so I haven't been able to use the native search function.)

JetMech · by **JetMech** » 2023-09-24 4:31 p.m.

Good info here, greatly appreciated. I'm trying to avoid being that guy who posts a topic that's been covered a dozen times already.

AleaD · by **AleaD** » 2024-01-20 8:17 p.m.

I'm glad I found this topic. I had been looking for a way to search, but I haven't posted three times yet. All in due time.

JimboFB · by **JimboFB** » 2024-01-30 6:16 a.m.

So as a long time voyeur of this place ive only just realised i have no search button and cant see pictures anymore?!?!

So if I post 3 times some fairly inane comments will that open all these exciting avenues to me?

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2024-01-30 9:06 a.m.

No, it needs to be something a little more substantive. We had an issue with scammers posting small snippets. It was a small number, and we were able to get rid of them... or at least I haven't heard of any recent scam attempts. We used to just be able to have users post a few things but had to raise the limit to 3 to kick those users out and then make sure the 3rd post was substantive.

jimazing · by **jimazing** » 2024-05-26 5:53 a.m.

My first obligatory post. See ya real soon

jimazing · by **jimazing** » 2024-06-02 10:01 a.m.

Second post... One small step for me. One giant leap for trombone-kind. (Do trombone and kind belong together? Asking for a friend).

Bfullerbtb23 · by **Bfullerbtb23** » 2024-06-05 4:22 a.m.

Was looking for this thread a while ago, also second obligatory post!

Emmanem · by **Emmanem** » 2024-06-14 12:59 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]Apologies, we had to bump that up to 3 awhile ago after some incessant spam. I thought I updated all the references to 2. Your most recent post was also not approved (someone has to make the approval so it isn't instant); but you should be good to go now.[/quote]

It still says 2 on the registration page. I'm hoping I can get this one to count as number 1 of three for my posts!

DanielMiller · by **DanielMiller** » 2024-07-31 6:17 a.m.

[quote~~[URL=https://rhinoplastyturkey.com/]~~.="Matt K" post_id=232646 time=1706623600 user_id=48]

No, it needs to be something a little more substantive. We had an issue with scammers posting small snippets. It was a small number, and we were able to get rid of them... or at least I haven't heard of any recent scam attempts. We used to just be able to have users post a few things but had to raise the limit to 3 to kick those users out and then make sure the 3rd post was substantive.

[/quote]

What kind of scams are you talking about?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2024-07-31 8:17 a.m.

[quote="DanielMiller"]

What kind of scams are you talking about?[/quote]

Most scammers tended to want to post lists of junk for sale, most of which was completely unrelated to trombone and/or music. And we'll probably be watching you, too ;)

Northernigel · by **Northernigel** » 2024-07-31 10:51 a.m.

The question is good.

I don't see any search box options in the forum.

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2024-07-31 4:35 p.m.

[quote="Northernigel"]The question is good.

I don't see any search box options in the forum.[/quote]

You will after your third post is accepted.

Jess55 · by **Jess55** » 2024-08-12 6:19 p.m.

I've been searching for a group to share ideas and expand my knowledge of the trombone, and I'm pleased to have finally found one.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2024-08-18 11:31 a.m.

The best way is to go to google and type in Site:trombonechat.com followed by a space and then whatever you want to search for.

praisebandman · by **praisebandman** » 2024-08-25 3:10 p.m.

I want to be able to search for a particular topic in the forums but cannot find a search field anywhere on any page / any screen! On the "F A Q" page, it says: "How can I search a forum or forums?

Enter a search term in the search box located on the index, forum or topic pages. Advanced search can be accessed by clicking the “Advance Search” link which is available on all pages on the forum. How to access the search may depend on the style used." but I do not have a "search box" on any index, forum, or topic page or see any option for an "Advanced Search" link. Do only certain level of memberships have these options?

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2024-08-25 5:19 p.m.

[quote="praisebandman"]Do only certain level of memberships have these options?[/quote]

Yes, you must have st least 3 posts

You should now be able to search.

praisebandman · by **praisebandman** » 2024-08-25 6:18 p.m.

Thank you! (And I promise... I'm not a spammer or a scammer!!! :) )

psode · by **psode** » 2024-10-05 9:52 a.m.

I was wondering about this as well.

tongatim · by **tongatim** » 2024-12-08 1:48 p.m.

Yep, just joined and can't search :idk: . So, I understand I need 3 posts first. Here's one.

drbone · by **drbone** » 2024-12-12 3:35 p.m.

Here's mine

MrBill · by **MrBill** » 2024-12-30 12:59 p.m.

I was curious about this as well, but also assumed I needed to wait until approved.

I agree about adding "trombone chat" to a google search- it does seem to work quite well (not to mention that google was how I found this forum to begin with).

skibidibop · by **skibidibop** » 2025-01-02 6:57 p.m.

Glad I checked here, thought I was going crazy trying to find it!

Trombowner · by **Trombowner** » 2025-02-23 7:46 p.m.

I wish I had seen this question before I posted it somewhere else. If I could have searched for the answer I would have done that ... but .... no search box. Haha. Hopefully, I'll have one after this post is (hopefully) approved.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2025-02-24 10:06 a.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]The best way is to go to google and type in Site:trombonechat.com followed by a space and then whatever you want to search for.[/quote]

This is unfortunately the best answer. phpbb has a lot going for it but turns out search is actually a pretty complex problem and Google has billions upon billions of dollars to throw at putting stuff you want to see in front of your eyeballs :lol:

MJbone · by **MJbone** » 2025-03-05 2:28 a.m.

Hi, just wanting to get my first post approved to be able to see photos.

ryanmiller · by **ryanmiller** » 2025-03-12 10:09 a.m.

Looking for an approved post.

stumpynubz · by **stumpynubz** » 2025-03-25 11:45 p.m.

Trying to figure this out myself. Do I need 2 approved posts?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2025-03-26 12:35 a.m.

[quote="stumpynubz"]Trying to figure this out myself. Do I need 2 approved posts?[/quote]

Three. Sorry, but we had to do this because of AI 'bots.

walkerAG12 · by **walkerAG12** » 2025-04-04 6:04 p.m.

Glad I could find clarification on searching in this forum. I was so confused.

Slpfeife9651 · by **Slpfeife9651** » 2025-04-09 2:41 p.m.

This seems annoying, but I can understand the need to keep out spammers. I have questions about my grandfather's trombone I recently acquired so I guess I'll keep posting until I'm able to ask.

JMHTrombone · by **JMHTrombone** » 2025-04-27 12:35 a.m.

Obligatory post to get search ability!

Buffalospiritgathering · by **Buffalospiritgathering** » 2025-04-30 6:50 p.m.

Third post!

CapitalBass · by **CapitalBass** » 2025-05-01 2:20 p.m.

Third post

LilB · by **LilB** » 2025-05-04 6:31 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]<QUOTE author="DanielMiller" post_id="249286" time="1722421069" user_id="18376">

What kind of scams are you talking about?[/quote]

Most scammers tended to want to post lists of junk for sale, most of which was completely unrelated to trombone and/or music. And we'll probably be watching you, too ;)
</QUOTE>

Is there a for sale section that will show up after I get my first few posts approved? I’m in the market for a brass trombone. All I have right now is plastic as I’m only 5 days back into playing.

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2025-05-04 7:10 p.m.

[quote="LilB"]...

Is there a for sale section that will show up after I get my first few posts approved? I’m in the market for a brass trombone. All I have right now is plastic as I’m only 5 days back into playing.[/quote]

You should be able to see the Classified Ads section now. You can't easily connect to people placing ads until you have three apprved posts.

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2025-05-05 12:11 a.m.

[quote="LilB"]Is there a for sale section that will show up after I get my first few posts approved? I’m in the market for a brass trombone. All I have right now is plastic as I’m only 5 days back into playing.[/quote]

Go to Forums/TromboneChat Classifieds/(Classifieds) Instruments & Parts

LilB · by **LilB** » 2025-05-05 5:31 p.m.

Thanks, I see it now.

BPBasso · by **BPBasso** » 2025-05-07 2:14 p.m.

Making this post to authorization to use of more forum features.

Glad to have found this information finally... been wondering why I could not search or see pictures.

Attila · by **Attila** » 2025-08-01 5:23 a.m.

The add “site:trombonechat.com” to your query in duckduckgo is superb advise. Thx tjonz

LazarusJackson · by **LazarusJackson** » 2025-10-28 2:45 p.m.

finding this thread has made it more clear how to actually use this site, so i guess i finally have to stop lurking and get a couple posts in.

kenyama · by **kenyama** » 2026-01-15 12:31 a.m.

I probably don’t have enough posts yet to use the search function, so I’m posting here instead. I recently got an Elkhart 4H.

kenyama · by **kenyama** » 2026-01-15 12:35 a.m.

Maybe, this post is 3rd for me. I want to use search box….

Trombonaparte · by **Trombonaparte** » 2026-01-23 5:44 a.m.

Man who’d’ve thunk reading through the forum-forum would give answers to all my questions :lol: Long-time lurker who’s been struggling with actually engaging - didn’t realise answering other threads would count towards the total post count! Maybe I’ll finally see images and get to update my email now…

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