The Search Bar vs. The Status Update Bar

[Arkhi]

tl;dr

The search bar is above your profile picture, while the status update bar is below.

Hello Reborn,
I'm sure many of you older members can guess what this is about, but to newer ones, welcome! Explore the site a bit, get to know the feel of it, and introduce yourself. After that, feel free to search the forums with the Search Bar or make a status using the Status Update Bar. Today, we're going to differentiate the two so that they don't get mixed up.

If you would like more information about the site, check out Jericho's FAQ Page. He'll answer all your questions.

The Search Bar does exactly what it sounds like it does: this allows you to search the forums. Using it, you can search for particular threads, members, and calendar events, though it is primarily used for searching for a thread with a keyword. For example, if I wanted to find out where I can locate a particular item in the game, I would select the search bar, enter in whatever item I'm trying to find, select the corresponding location (in this case, you would search for it in the forums), and search.
The search bar can be found here:

The search bar makes your life a little bit easier and more organized, as you can search for direct keywords, locate the thread, and read through it.

The Status Update Bar is very different. It is below the Search Bar. In it reads: What's on your mind? Here you can announce your excitement, flip out when a new episode is released, or just give a greeting to Reborn. Simply enter your thoughts here and press enter. It's that simple! Note that Status Updates can be seen on the right side of the Forum's Community Index (the Forum home page).

The Status Update Bar can be found here:

Speak your mind to the entire forum through here, but please keep it both appropriate and unoffensive. A good procedure to remember here is: Would you want your grandmother to see what you post? If yes, then post that delicious cookie recipe here. If not, please refrain from posting it.

That about sums it up! If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions to add to this, please add them to this thread. Thank you, and have a nice day.

Edited March 14, 2015 by Arkhidon

[Felicity]

Well, hopefully this prevents some mixups, but i'll put all my Rupees on someone still mixing them up within the next 2 weeks

[Arkhi]

Some already did, but Vinny referred them here, so that's a plus. Merci beaucoup, monsieur Vinny.

[Ojama Yellow]

^This. I can't even think of how necessary this topic is.

[Shamitako]

We should all just keep the link on our clipboards at all times

[Tempest]

I'm just going to start deleting statuses that are clearly searches.

[Arkhi]

Well, it was humorous while it lasted.

[Sheep]

Thanks for doing this Ark. In my opinion it's something that really did need to be done.

[Arkhi]

Κάνε ό, τι πρέπει.

Do what you gotta do.

[Vinny]

Some already did, but Vinny referred them here, so that's a plus. Merci beaucoup, monsieur Vinny.

Of course I did. It's a very useful topic and while it's not going to prevent the mistake from happening, maybe it's going to reduce it.

Even if Tempest starts to delete them, it doesn't matter: this topic went straight to my favorites.

Kudos to you Ark, kudos to you.

[Arkhi]

Well, thank you fine sir.
And I extend that to Dobby, Bibs, Kyra, and Sheep for the responses. If it fits, it sits.

[Deleted User]

Yeah I know this, I just sometimes quickly type something in that there bar to the left and then I realize oh wait, it was the one up there.

P.S.

shrubbery

[Hartforde]

This, is good to know...

[Shamitako]

Even if they're being deleted, it's a handy topic to have where people can find it

And Ima keep linking it to those you haven't deleted yet, Pesty, in case they get a chance to look before you do ^^

[Arkhi]

I hate to bump the thread, but the problem just won't stop.

[Sutoratosu]

perhaps making it so that people are made to read the text of the OP while registering for an account in the community will help...

Though, I don't really think it's gotten to the point where that would really be justified...

At least, not yet. but you're completely right, It's still happening from time to time...

Edited July 18, 2014 by Stratos

[Arkhi]

There have been more repeated instances of Search bar mix-ups. Bumping for ease of access.

[Deleted User]

sticky

[Arkhi]

I think the term is pinned.

Thanks, you one moderator.

[Chase]

Good on you, Ark. Very nice thread, and deserving of it's pin.

Ah, I remember my first days as a Reborn citizen....I was looking for Gossip Gardevoir's forum page, and was absolutely mortified when instead of looking for Gardevoir, I only yelled her name really loud so that all of Reborn could hear...in the internet sense. Totally embarrassing.

Many thanks. And to those of you new guys out there.

Don't be Hilda. Use the actual search-bar and heed this thread.

[Kaito]

It seemed like a needed thing with the recent re-outbreak of it, and this was compiled in a polite and professional manner, so yes.

Consider this sticky'd via Kaito.Well done.

[Arkhi]

This is a friendly reminder that we are not deceiving you. The Search Bar is indeed the one that says Search.

Edited OP to include a tl;dr and hyperlink to Jericho's FAQ.

[NickCrash]

Instructions unclear, tail stuck in lawnmower

I think the "what's on your mind" makes it similar to facebook, so people wouldn't get confused (also the search bar has search on it)

edit: how bad is it doc?

Edited February 3, 2015 by nickcrash