Hey, YOU, Non-search user still shouting first. STOP IT

[Viridiana]

You know what would really cut down on the /sh? Global chat.

/canofworms

[Mamba]

you c an turn off shout

and even in some other games(11 for example) people STILL shouted even when they had the search function, cuz not everyone is on it at any given time

its quite easy to shout, and find that 1 person who just logged on, the person who was in the middle of crafting waiting for shouts to get into a group
etc etc

they both have their use but dont demand people to stop using 1 cuz you dont like it

In 11 it was considered (at least amongst most people I knew) stupid to start shouting for exp party. Shouts were mainly reserved for special "parties" such as shout group for BCNMs or Nyzul Isle. In 11 you knew that if you wanted a party, you put your party flag up.

here's a solution. instead of posting about it here, just send a courteous tell to the person shouting encouraging them to use the new search feature. if they're unaware of the new feature, chances are they're not frequenting the forums. sooo... i mean, yeah...

Yeah, lets not discuss anything on the forums and individually start telling people off when they do something wrong... What a brilliant idea /sarcasm off

Regarding the OP, I actually agree with the OP that search feature should be used more, but tbh I am sure the shouting will get less and less the more succesful the search function gets. I am sure for now it's just people sticking old habits and not knowing how to work the search feature correct.

All shouting is not bad though... if you are missing a member or two and there is no one seeking on your level your shout might get those two to join you.
Like for example yesterday, my friend and I decided to make exp party and suddenly we saw a shout that there was a pt building on our level and was missing 2 members... BAM, we got in and off we went to get some exp.

BUT search > shout!!!

[GreyJorildyn]

You know what would really cut down on the /sh? Global chat.

/canofworms

Yep. Been saying this for a year now.

/endthread

[Jennestia]

You know what would really cut down on the /sh? Global chat.

/canofworms

You know what will increase chat spam? Global Chat.

Also global solution: Introduce /yell from XI that works between the major cities (since yes people do hang out in more than just ul'dah.)

But since that's from FFXI I guess we'll have to sacrifice a few babies because it was mentioned.

[Viridiana]

You know what will increase chat spam? Global Chat.

Also global solution: Introduce /yell from XI that works between the major cities (since yes people do hang out in more than just ul'dah.)

But since that's from FFXI I guess we'll have to sacrifice a few babies because it was mentioned.

That's actually what I meant when I said global chat. I dare say most people who've played WoW would have understood that's what I meant, but I could've been clearer.