Can't use search function

[jfry]

When I try to use the search function I get the following message:

"Sorry but you are not permitted to use the search system."

I am logged in. I have cleared cookies and cache for www.soundonsound.com and soundonsound.com.

I'm using Firefox 90.0.2 on macOS 10.15.7 Catalina.

Any ideas?

[Eddy Deegan]

Hello jfry,

I cannot give you a definitive answer but I know a man who can and your post has been flagged for attention

Cheers and thank you for raising the issue. The forum software was upgraded to a newer version recently which may or may not be be related but as far as I am aware you are the first to report this particular problem.

[jfry]

Thanks Eddy!

[Eddy Deegan]

You're welcome, I've raised it as an issue for attention internally and you can expect an answer soon though it'll almost certainly be in UK office hours tomorrow!

[Forum Admin]

Hi J

Because you have not yet exceeded the 3 post count, you are still in a moderation group which has different permissions. Search was blocked on your account but I have reset and activated it, for you and others.

So please log out and try logging in again and perform a search.

It will not work if you do not log out first, to clear cookies and set a new session.

[jfry]

Works like a charm.

Thanks so much.