that /sea all crap is really old. now adays they make windows for that kinds thing lol.

So what you really want is the party 'search' function to be transformed to flag you for searching.
Simultaneously you want the party 'recruit' function to list people searching for group.

Is there really a reason to flip around who does all the searching?

Players search for party leader, or party leader searches for players.
Current system, only party leader needs a flag up.
Old system, everybody else needs to put a flag up.

Which one sounds like it takes less time and less typing?