I'm not entirely certain that this IS a feature request (and if it is, it probably doesn't belong on this list) but what does everyone think about changing the default behavior of the search box? As of now, if I type something into the box and hit <enter> (or carriage return, or whatever) the behavior is as if I had pressed the search button. I suggest changing this to acting is if I had pressed the GO button.
This is a Good Thing because: if someone types in French Revolution they will probably appreciate going to the article ON the french revolution immediately without having to click on the top link. Secondly, if someone wants to find the article on the letter A, they currently have to /know/ to type in A and click GO. If they click search, the search engine craps out on them. If the default action were a GO search then there would be no problem.
Any opinions on the matter?
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Karim Moussally kmoussally@cal.berkeley.edu
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence." -Albert Einstein, attributed
Karim Moussally wrote:
I'm not entirely certain that this IS a feature request (and if it is, it probably doesn't belong on this list) but what does everyone think about changing the default behavior of the search box? As of now, if I type something into the box and hit <enter> (or carriage return, or whatever) the behavior is as if I had pressed the search button. I suggest changing this to acting is if I had pressed the GO button.
This is a Good Thing because: if someone types in French Revolution they will probably appreciate going to the article ON the french revolution immediately without having to click on the top link. Secondly, if someone wants to find the article on the letter A, they currently have to /know/ to type in A and click GO. If they click search, the search engine craps out on them. If the default action were a GO search then there would be no problem.
Any opinions on the matter?
Karim Moussally kmoussally@cal.berkeley.edu
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence." -Albert Einstein, attributed
on some skins there is only a search button...there should be a search and go buttons on all skins