michael_heraghty - 3:04 pm on Feb 9, 2004 (gmt 0)

The catch is "Not every seracher is as smart as you are".

Don't underestimate the intelligence of the average searcher. Recent studies from a variety of sources suggest that searches are getting more complex -- I think OneStat released figures just last week that show that most users now search for three-word phrases.

As internet users get more used to searching, their ability to search becomes enhanced. It's all a process of trial and error; we all learned this by doing.