Search filters arnt working

[Mercer]

None of my party search filters are working and none of my friends are whats wrong with this?

[bloodbeat]

No searches are working. There are also sporadic errors logging in to FFXI.
Welcome to 2012, I see at least one world is ending...

[Kindra]

Search function on Shiva is also not working. My boyfriend also can't log in after trying to go to his mule. It tells him there is a connection error with the server. Error code FFXI-3101 Transmission error connecting to lobby.

[bloodbeat]

If you refer to the official Final Fantasy XI website you will see that several worlds are listed as being "Partially Down".

[Economizer]

They're aware. (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news21228.shtml)

[bloodbeat]

They're aware. (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news21228.shtml)

Tell that to http://www.playonline.com/pcd/service/ff11usindex.html

[Economizer]

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties wherein players are unable to log into FINAL FANTASY XI. As a result, the search function and auction houses cannot be used.

The issue is being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Date & Time]
From Jan. 2, 2012 7:53 (PST)

[Details]
Unable to log into FINAL FANTASY XI.
Search function and auction houses cannot be used.

[Cause]
Under investigation

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XI

Most certainly aware.

[Mercer]

There working now.