I also prefer Yahoo groups to Forums. (I manage 28 Yahoo Goups).
The
way I search in Yahoo groups, and I find it works very well, is to use the
Google toolbar's search feature. I go to the Yahoo Group site and select the
Messages area, then enter my search phrase in the Google toolbar. I then
select "Search Site". I get good results this way.
I am a member of
many Forums also, and find that the majority have Search problems. I have
never understood why this is the case, but it is a very common forum
problem.
I also like the fact that I can easily receive and read these
Yahoo emails on my Windows Mobile type cell phone. Most forums do not do well
on the mobile platforms.
Rik
Rasmussen