Future Focus Posted November 16, 2025 Member ID: 1 Group: Administrator Topic Count: 15,197 Content Count: 16,184 Reputation: 2,756 Joined: 03/01/25 Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: Android Posted November 16, 2025 Hello everyone, We’ve made an important improvement to the site’s search system to give you faster, cleaner, and more private results. 🔍 What’s changed? The old IPS search has been replaced with a custom-built search bar powered by DuckDuckGo, located in the same place as before. This means searching now works more smoothly, gives better relevance for public topics, and doesn’t rely on any external trackers or data collection. 🔒 What does this mean for you? Private Search: DuckDuckGo does not track, store, or profile your searches. Focused Results: Searches automatically filter to SeriousAboutSound.net content only. Same Location, Better Functionality: The search bar still appears in its normal position at the top of the site—just with a better engine behind it. Instant Results: Faster response and less load on the community server. 💡 Why we made the change IPS 4.7’s built-in search system has limitations, especially for communities with lots of content. By switching to a clean and privacy-focused external engine, we’re able to give you a better search experience without compromising user privacy. 🛡 Nothing about your data changes No information is sent to advertisers or analytics services. Your searches stay between you and DuckDuckGo, and nothing is logged by SeriousAboutSound. If you find a dead link ask for a reupload in the topic.
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