No, it's not. The function works perfect if people would used it properly. If that what you're searching for exists, you'll get it in the first three results EVERY FUCKING TIME. If not, it doesn't exist or one used the search function incorrect.
But let's face it. The most people didn't even used the function. They just "ask", let others do the work, and wait to get an answer with the link. Lazy and annoying, and spamming in my eyes.
BTW: the Admins didn't want that castrated/compressed shit in the OP's anymore for (trolling) reasons. Debate it with them directly. Whining about it just blows up the game threads.