Foo Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Does it need to be that long? I understand its purpose of course Edited May 18, 2011 by eatfoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted May 6, 2011 [#2001] Sorry, the server is too busy to handle your request, please try again in a moment umm, maybe it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballzac Posted May 6, 2011 I understand its purpose of course What IS its purpose? The only time it is a problem is when I make a typo and can't re-search straight away. It IS a little annoying though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted May 6, 2011 server load, one would assume. I have the same problem of mispelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 7, 2011 I am not aware of any flood control on searches. what gives you the idea there is one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballzac Posted May 7, 2011 Flood control is enabled. Please wait at least 20 seconds before attempting to search again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 8, 2011 There appears to be only one flood control setting, bit silly that it covers searches too. it will have to stay though as removing flood control caused quite a few problems with spammers last time. Without flood control a bot can make hudnreds of posts on the blogs in a matter of minutes and it takes hours to delete them again. It's not a server load problem - that would have had a separate reason at the time and would ahve been very temporary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapito Posted May 8, 2011 couldnt flood control be removed for members2? I cant remember exactly but i thought that was designed to deter spammers as they would have to make a certain number of non suspicious posts before moving to the less restricted member group? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 8, 2011 I think flood control is global and not set per member group, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapito Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the reply. The 20 seconds does get a bit annoying but I guess if waiting 20secs is an issue then maybe I have bigger mental issues to overcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballzac Posted May 8, 2011 haha, twenty seconds seems like a long time if you just sit there and wait. I just go take a piss or something, haha. Look on the bright side, at least it's not a porn site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted May 9, 2011 Using google to search the forum is a better option and one that doesnt run into the flood controll issue site:http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?act=idx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 16, 2011 have removed the flood control for members groups 2 and above. we've been able to catch most spammers in level 1, so let's see how this goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Interesting, this will speed up my own searches but i always worked around it in the past. well nevermind it is still active and at 20 sec for me, but i can deal with it by waiting 20 seconds Edited May 17, 2011 by Archaea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 17, 2011 hmmm, archae, the settign i changed is not the existence of the flood control [which is global], but a permission to certain user groups to bypass floodcontrol. To be honest I have no idea how that works in practical terms. There must be an option in your profile or even during the search that will allow you to bypass. any feedback appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted May 18, 2011 Flood control is enabled. Please wait at least 20 seconds before attempting to search again. I cant see any options. Maybe its built into the software, non changeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted May 30, 2011 i guess T disabled flood control for people at shaman's apprentice or maybe just trusted member level, but not for psychonaut level. i can search as often as i want now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 30, 2011 yes, I disabled it for all except the very noobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilli Posted January 15, 2012 Did anyone figure out how to disable the "wait for 20 seconds" thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
