Search of Discussions

When is search coming back? That was the best too in the entire support section!

JazJon wrote:
oh
http://discussions.apple.com/ann.jspa?annID=639
That was posted Friday. AFAICT, the boards are not faster.
I suspect it has to do with the iPhone release and updates, so when that settles down, perhaps the board speed and error rate will return to normal and the search and ratings will be put back.
I find myself quickly losing interest in posting when it takes so long and often results in a server error.
I am just as sure that many people with issues of their own are frustrated at the slow response to their problems.
"In time, this too shall pass"
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
I would add that this problem is resulting in unintentional double posts, adding to the server load.
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