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Re: Changes to Brickshelf?
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 04:33:34 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Leonard Hoffman wrote:
I've noticed some changes at BrickShelf recently - namely how searches are done.

Specifically, the 'search by lastname' function has been replaced by 'search by
username.'

Why does this bother me?  Well, because I know people by their NAMES not their
usernames.  When I want to look through Phil Painter's stuff - well, I have to
find his username first.

My main question is: Why was this implemented?  Because if it is for a good
reason, I'll understand.

I agree, on the surface, this looks like a crummy change. Perhaps if both were
available at the same time, it would be better. Hey, that sounds familiar ...

Secondly, is there a way that changes like this could be announced or explained?
Sometimes it feels like the administration of BrickShelf doesn't try to
communicate with the users.  It gets frustrating.

Yes, I agree, this is frustrating.

-Tim



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I've noticed some changes at BrickShelf recently - namely how searches are done. Specifically, the 'search by lastname' function has been replaced by 'search by username.' Why does this bother me? Well, because I know people by their NAMES not their (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.general) ! 

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