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Cannot search some creator names via search field (mostly on partial name, sometimes on full name)
See discussion: https://itch.io/t/2030207/cannot-search-some-creator-names-via-search-field
I observed that it was sometimes impossible to find a creator by searching for their name, whether with approximate or exact string. So far, I can only confirm the bug for one username: "joqlepecheur"
Reproduction steps:
- Go to itch.io
- In the "Search games or creators" search field at the top, enter "joqlepecheur" and submit
- Note the absence of results
- Go to https://joqlepecheur.itch.io/
- Note that the creator actually exists
A variant is when I search partial name only: in this case, I almost always fail to find the account. In addition, in some cases where the ID name (seen in URL) differs from the readable / displayed name, searching displayed name doesn't work.
For instance, I was looking for various game school accounts:
- ISART DIGITAL: searching "isart" fails, you need at least "isart di" to find it
- Enjmin Bundle: searching "enjmin" fails, you need at least "enjmin bundl" to find it
- IDE CNAM Gobelins Enjmin: very weird, "cnam Gobelins" will not work but "IDE Gobelins" or "gobelins enjmin" for instance will work
- IIM - Video Game School: searching "iim video game school" fails, but "iimjv" works