Search function is broken for older threads

Not sure if anyone else has noticed but the search isn't returning results from before 2022. I'm trying to find a thread from 2020 about the Pendle Forest incident but it's just not coming up, even though I know it exists because I replied to it at the time.

Is this a known issue or is it just my account? Bit frustrating because some of the older threads had really solid discussion and investigation work that I'd like to reference.

Also, minor point: the mobile version is a bit clunky on Android. The menu keeps getting in the way of the actual content. Any plans to optimize?

I think the search issue is deliberate? Or at least that's what the mods said when I asked about it. Something to do with server performance or data protection regs. Not entirely sure. Definitely a pain though.

The mobile version is genuinely terrible on my phone too. I basically have to use the desktop version and zoom out, which defeats the purpose. Would be good to see investment in that because I reckon a lot of lurkers access on mobile.

the search isn't returning results from before 2022

Try using Google instead - search "site:quirkreports.com Pendle Forest 2020" and you'll usually find it. Not ideal, but works for finding older stuff. Also you could ask in a new thread and someone usually remembers the original and can link it.