Searches not crediting

[kjstrukel]

I am not sure what is wrong... my searchbar isn't giving me credit for searches.  I've cleared my cache/cookies and rebooted my computer, but since yesterday, no matter what search I do, it says "you did not perform a qualifying search".  I've even tried some really random searches that I know I have never done before, but still the same message.  Anyone else having this prob?  Any advice?

Thanks!

[deathx88]

The searches are very strict, if you break one of their rules then you will get banned for the rest of the month. Searching too fast and using the same word more than once can result in getting you blocked. I gave up on doing searches, no matter what I do or how careful I am I would always keep getting blocked, but I bet it should start working for you again on May 1st.

[tantricia44]

You might have some kind of glitch, I was in your place a year or 2 ago. I just, kept  on it random searches try not to lead a pattern. When, I search, I found that if I search FC  first. Place the word in fc box & click search,next while, fc is still reaching I get on another search site place your word in the (?) second site & click search. Usually @fc search has  already finished & see no change;if I see that it didn't process I click on the ? second site & after I do that, the FC search kicks into gear & I get my search credit! Also, it might be also smart to update your FC Search length. Hope this helps you out! Understand how frustrating it could be. don't give up.

[RobertMendez]

yea The searches are very strict, if you break one of their rules then you will get banned

[IceKittyNM]

I just did four searches looking for a recipe. I actually used similar words in 3 of them and had no problems. You just need to make sure you actually click on one of the results. I've noticed that if you hit the "Back" button on your browser from the result you opened and go back to the result page, the box will pop up that says you did not perform a valid search.