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