« Reply #15 on: Thursday 06 March 14 20:25 GMT (UK) »
I've just been reading about the changes and some of the reasons behind it. Apparently, according to all their data, only 2% of members were still using the old search.
Yes they've been quoting that stat for the last few years. Trouble is, they don't seem to be prepared to answer whether that is 2% of all IDs, of which many will be redundant, or 2% of paid up subscriptions or whether it includes those who use at their library who I gather haven't been able to use Old Search for some time.
As they say - lies, d*mn lies and statistics - can be fiddled to prove any point of view.
And there are quite a few complaints about it appearing on their Facebook page too.
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