Why is the search function disabled?

[lillygator]

It seems as though every time I want to use the search function it is disabled!!

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

My understanding is that the server will automatically shut it down if there are too many people connected, so that performance doesn't suffer. If that's correct, then the best time to use it would probably be during "off-peak" hours.

One of the Admins could probably clarify.