Tang ✹
why i couldn't see any results when I search for posts with a given text?
Jul 7, 2023 at 4:14pmWeb
Show threadTang ✹Jul 7, 2023
I mean... why?
Show threadLCPJul 7, 2023
@tangramita been wondering that too. I found this article that delves into it: https://midrange.tedium.co/issues/how-mastodon-search-works/
How Mastodon Search Works: Why Can You Only Use Hashtags?

Explaining the cultural dynamics that have led Mastodon to have a search engine that barely works by traditional standards.

Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet.
Show threadTang ✹Jul 8, 2023
@lazycouchpotato oh, I see. Thanks for the link