Why the different search result format for the same thing?

[chilihead]

My Activity >> Topics, I get a list of topics.

Search >> Topics, I get a list with a paragraph teaser.

Is there any way to remove that teaser so it is a condensed list like the other? Thank you!

[chilihead]

Is there logic to this difference, and are we able to change it?

Thanks

[The Jimmo]

You can change it I'm sure with template edits. 

The logic to me, is that searching your search term could be contained somewhere within the topic, not just the title so a paragraph teaser helps identify the post and it is the one you want. Usually when you go searching through your own activity or such, you are a little more aware of the topic and may want to just find the title.

[chilihead]

I thought that might be why myself. A setting to add the teaser would be awesome, and how many characters to display along with the search term would be even better.

Thanks for your reply.

[chilihead]

Also the white space and line breaks make it looks bloated. They should deal with it like My Activity >> All  Activity, where they actually condense the post and remove breaks in the teaser. That would really enhance searching. I'll suggest it.

Suggested here: http://community.invisionpower.com/topic/408869-suggestion-condense-search-result-teaser-like-in-all-activity/