Possibly searching too often all the time

[deathcoderz]

Expected Behavior

spinning the pokestops

Actual Behavior

Moving to the pokestops and says: possible searching to often. But it catches pokemon

2016-08-15 12:51:40,384 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Verschlungen - 0.05km
2016-08-15 12:51:42,278 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Verschlungen - 0.05km
2016-08-15 12:51:45,237 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Verschlungen - 0.04km
2016-08-15 12:51:47,098 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_out_of_range] Pokestop Verschlungen out of range.
2016-08-15 12:51:47,102 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-15 12:51:47,309 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Struktur - 0.06km
2016-08-15 12:51:50,826 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [pokemon_appeared] A wild Pidgey appeared! [CP 76] [Potential 0.42] [A/D/S 5/10/4]
2016-08-15 12:51:53,641 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [threw_pokeball] Used Pokeball, with chance 68.91 (65 left)
2016-08-15 12:51:53,901 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [pokemon_caught] Captured Pidgey! [CP 76] [Potential 0.42] [5/10/4] [+210 exp]
2016-08-15 12:51:54,147 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [gained_candy] You now have 624 Pidgey candy!
2016-08-15 12:51:59,194 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Struktur - 0.05km
2016-08-15 12:52:00,838 [TransferPokemon] [INFO] [future_pokemon_release] Releasing Pidgey [CP 76] [IV 0.42] based on rule: CP < 500 AND IV < 0.8
2016-08-15 12:52:01,118 [TransferPokemon] [INFO] [pokemon_release] Exchanged Pidgey [CP 76] [IV 0.42] for candy.
2016-08-15 12:52:02,887 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop Struktur - 0.05km

[lbanz]

I've been getting this too since last Friday. I think one of my account is flagged and it does this quite often. Whereas the other one is fine. They are running on different IP.

[k4n30]

Please use the issue template so that we can help you. I only see one occurrence of the "Possibly searching too often" and you haven't provided configs or any other detail for us to help at all.

[deathcoderz]

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"password": ****",
"location": "48.781036, 9.170601",
"gmapkey": "AIzaSyBC3e4YbrwT0vsIZHrbftwMWcWQPAGUR9g",
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"tasks": [
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"type": "HandleSoftBan"
},
{
"type": "CollectLevelUpReward"
},
{
"type": "IncubateEggs",
"config": {
"longer_eggs_first": true
}
},
{
"type": "TransferPokemon"
},
{
"type": "EvolvePokemon",
"config": {
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"first_evolve_by": "cp",
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"evolve_above_iv": 0.8,
"logic": "or",
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"use_lucky_egg": false
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{
"type": "RecycleItems",
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"Potion": { "keep" : 10 },
"Super Potion": { "keep" : 15 },
"Hyper Potion": { "keep" : 30 },
"Revive": { "keep" : 15 },
"Razz Berry": { "keep" : 10 },
"Greatball": { "keep" : 50 },
"Ultraball": { "keep" : 50 }
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{
"type": "CatchVisiblePokemon"
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{
"type": "CatchLuredPokemon"
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{
"type": "SpinFort"
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{
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"config":{
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"lure_max_distance": 2000
}
},
{
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}
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"forts": {
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"distance_unit": "km",
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"evolve_captured": "NONE",
"catch_randomize_reticle_factor": 1.0,
"catch_randomize_spin_factor": 1.0,
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"any": {"catch_above_cp": 0, "catch_above_iv": 0, "logic": "or" },

  "// Pokemons with example": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Gets filtered with release parameters": {},

  "// Legendary pokemons (Goes under S-Tier)": {},
  "Lapras": { "always_catch": true },
  "Moltres": { "always_catch": true },
  "Zapdos": { "always_catch": true },
  "Articuno": { "always_catch": true },

  "// S-Tier pokemons (if pokemon can be evolved into tier, list the representative)": {},
  "Mewtwo": { "always_catch": true },
  "Dragonite": { "always_catch": true },
  "Snorlax": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Mew evolves to Mewtwo": {},
  "Mew": { "always_catch": true },
  "Arcanine": { "always_catch": true },
  "Vaporeon": { "always_catch": true },
  "Gyarados": { "always_catch": true },
  "Exeggutor": { "always_catch": true },
  "Muk": { "always_catch": true },
  "Weezing": { "always_catch": true },
  "Flareon": { "always_catch": true },

  "// Growlithe evolves to Arcanine": {},
  "Growlithe": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Dragonair evolves to Dragonite": {},
  "Dragonair": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Grimer evolves to Muk": {},
  "Grimer": { "always_catch": true },

  "// Magikarp evolves to Gyarados": {},
  "Magikarp": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Exeggcute evolves to Exeggutor": {},
  "Exeggcute": { "always_catch": true },
  "// Eevee evolves to many versions, like Vaporeon, Flareon": {},
  "Eevee": { "always_catch": true },

  "// A-Tier pokemons": {},
  "Slowbro": { "always_catch": true },
  "Victreebel": { "always_catch": true },
  "Machamp": { "always_catch": true },
  "Poliwrath": { "always_catch": true },
  "Clefable": { "always_catch": true },
  "Nidoking": { "always_catch": true },
  "Venusaur": { "always_catch": true },
  "Charizard": { "always_catch": true },
  "Golduck": { "always_catch": true },
  "Nidoqueen": { "always_catch": true },
  "Vileplume": { "always_catch": true },
  "Blastoise": { "always_catch": true },
  "Omastar":  { "always_catch": true },
  "Aerodactyl": { "always_catch": true },
  "Golem": { "always_catch": true },
  "Wigglytuff": { "always_catch": true },
  "Dewgong": { "always_catch": true },
  "Ninetales": { "always_catch": true },
  "Magmar": { "always_catch": true },
  "Kabutops": { "always_catch": true },
  "Electabuzz": { "always_catch": true },
  "Starmie": { "always_catch": true },
  "Jolteon": { "always_catch": true },
  "Rapidash": { "always_catch": true },
  "Scyther": { "always_catch": true },
  "Tentacruel": { "always_catch": true },
  "Gengar": { "always_catch": true },
  "Pidgeot": { "always_catch": true },
  "Rhydon": { "always_catch": true },
  "Seaking": { "always_catch": true },
  "Kangaskhan": { "always_catch": true }
},
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  "// Legendary pokemons (Goes under S-Tier)": {},
  "Lapras": { "release_below_cp": 1041, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Moltres": { "release_below_cp": 1132, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Zapdos": { "release_below_cp": 1087, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Articuno": { "release_below_cp": 1039, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },

  "// S-Tier pokemons (if pokemon can be evolved into tier, list the representative)": {},
  "Mewtwo": { "release_below_cp": 1447, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and"},
  "Dragonite": { "release_below_cp": 1221, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Snorlax": { "release_below_cp": 1087, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Mew evolves to Mewtwo": {},
  "Mew": { "release_below_cp": 1152, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Arcanine": { "release_below_cp": 1041, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Vaporeon": { "release_below_cp": 984, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Gyarados": { "release_below_cp": 938, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Exeggutor": { "release_below_cp": 1032, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Muk": { "release_below_cp": 909, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Weezing": { "release_below_cp": 784, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Flareon": { "release_below_cp": 924, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },

  "// Growlithe evolves to Arcanine": {},
  "Growlithe": { "release_below_cp": 465, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Dragonair evolves to Dragonite": {},
  "Dragonair": { "release_below_cp": 609, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Grimer evolves to Muk": {},
  "Grimer": { "release_below_cp": 448, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Magikarp evolves to Gyarados": {},
  "Magikarp": { "release_below_cp": 190, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Exeggcute evolves to Exeggutor": {},
  "Exeggcute": { "release_below_cp": 384, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "// Eevee evolves to many versions, like Vaporeon, Flareon": {},
  "Eevee": { "release_below_cp": 376, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },

  "// A-Tier pokemons": {},
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  "Machamp": { "release_below_cp": 907, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Poliwrath": { "release_below_cp": 876, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Clefable": { "release_below_cp": 837, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Nidoking": { "release_below_cp": 864, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Venusaur": { "release_below_cp": 902, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Charizard": { "release_below_cp": 909, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Golduck": { "release_below_cp": 832, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Nidoqueen": { "release_below_cp": 868, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Vileplume": { "release_below_cp": 871, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Blastoise": { "release_below_cp": 888, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Omastar":  { "release_below_cp": 780, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Aerodactyl": { "release_below_cp": 756, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Golem": { "release_below_cp": 804, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Wigglytuff": { "release_below_cp": 760, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Dewgong": { "release_below_cp": 748, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Ninetales": { "release_below_cp": 763, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Magmar": { "release_below_cp": 792, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kabutops": { "release_below_cp": 744, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Electabuzz": { "release_below_cp": 739, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Starmie": { "release_below_cp": 763, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Jolteon": { "release_below_cp": 746, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Rapidash": { "release_below_cp": 768, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Pinsir": { "release_below_cp": 1439, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Scyther": { "release_below_cp": 724, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Tentacruel": { "release_below_cp": 775, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Gengar": { "release_below_cp": 724, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Hypno": { "release_below_cp": 1330, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Pidgeot": { "release_below_cp": 729, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Rhydon": { "release_below_cp": 782, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Seaking": { "release_below_cp": 712, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kangaskhan": { "release_below_cp": 712, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },

  "// Koffing evolves to Weezing (A-Tier)": {},
  "Koffing": { "release_below_cp": 403, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },

  "// Below is B-tier and lower pokemons": {},
  "Caterpie": { "release_below_cp": 450, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Weedle": { "release_below_cp": 500, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Diglett": { "release_below_cp": 400, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Metapod": { "release_below_cp": 450, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kakuna": { "release_below_cp": 450, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Rattata": { "release_below_cp": 600, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Abra": { "release_below_cp": 208, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Zubat": { "release_below_cp": 650, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Chansey": { "release_below_cp": 235, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Pidgey": { "release_below_cp": 500, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Spearow": { "release_below_cp": 500, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Meowth": { "release_below_cp": 264, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Krabby": { "release_below_cp": 550, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Sandshrew": { "release_below_cp": 278, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Poliwag": { "release_below_cp": 550, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Horsea": { "release_below_cp": 480, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Gastly": { "release_below_cp": 640, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Ekans": { "release_below_cp": 288, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Shellder": { "release_below_cp": 555, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Vulpix": { "release_below_cp": 390, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Voltorb": { "release_below_cp": 292, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Geodude": { "release_below_cp": 450, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Doduo": { "release_below_cp": 450, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Onix": { "release_below_cp": 300, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Mankey": { "release_below_cp": 650, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Pikachu": { "release_below_cp": 309, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Magnemite": { "release_below_cp": 312, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Tentacool": { "release_below_cp": 316, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Paras": { "release_below_cp": 560, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Jigglypuff": { "release_below_cp": 321, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Ditto": { "release_below_cp": 321, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Staryu": { "release_below_cp": 640, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Charmander": { "release_below_cp": 333, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Goldeen": { "release_below_cp": 625, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Squirtle": { "release_below_cp": 352, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Cubone": { "release_below_cp": 352, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Venonat": { "release_below_cp": 600, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Bulbasaur": { "release_below_cp": 374, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Drowzee": { "release_below_cp": 950, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Machop": { "release_below_cp": 381, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Psyduck": { "release_below_cp": 386, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Seel": { "release_below_cp": 386, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kabuto": { "release_below_cp": 386, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Bellsprout": { "release_below_cp": 391, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Omanyte": { "release_below_cp": 391, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kadabra": { "release_below_cp": 396, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Oddish": { "release_below_cp": 670, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Dugtrio": { "release_below_cp": 408, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Rhyhorn": { "release_below_cp": 412, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Clefairy": { "release_below_cp": 720, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Slowpoke": { "release_below_cp": 640, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Pidgeotto": { "release_below_cp": 427, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Farfetch'd": { "release_below_cp": 441, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Poliwhirl": { "release_below_cp": 468, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Nidorino": { "release_below_cp": 500, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Haunter": { "release_below_cp": 482, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Nidorina": { "release_below_cp": 500, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Graveler": { "release_below_cp": 980, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Beedrill": { "release_below_cp": 504, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Raticate": { "release_below_cp": 1020, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Butterfree": { "release_below_cp": 900, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Hitmonlee": { "release_below_cp": 520, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Ponyta": { "release_below_cp": 530, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Hitmonchan": { "release_below_cp": 530, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Charmeleon": { "release_below_cp": 544, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Wartortle": { "release_below_cp": 552, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Persian": { "release_below_cp": 568, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Lickitung": { "release_below_cp": 568, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Ivysaur": { "release_below_cp": 571, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Electrode": { "release_below_cp": 576, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Marowak": { "release_below_cp": 578, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Gloom": { "release_below_cp": 590, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Porygon": { "release_below_cp": 590, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Seadra": { "release_below_cp": 597, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Jynx": { "release_below_cp": 1190, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Weepinbell": { "release_below_cp": 602, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Tangela": { "release_below_cp": 607, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Fearow": { "release_below_cp": 1150, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Parasect": { "release_below_cp": 609, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Machoke": { "release_below_cp": 614, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Arbok": { "release_below_cp": 616, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Sandslash": { "release_below_cp": 631, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Alakazam": { "release_below_cp": 633, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Kingler": { "release_below_cp": 636, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Dodrio": { "release_below_cp": 640, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Tauros": { "release_below_cp": 643, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Primeape": { "release_below_cp": 650, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Magneton": { "release_below_cp": 657, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Venomoth": { "release_below_cp": 660, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Golbat": { "release_below_cp": 672, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Raichu": { "release_below_cp": 708, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" },
  "Cloyster": { "release_below_cp": 717, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and"},
  "Mr. Mime": { "release_below_cp": 650, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "and" }
},
"vips" : {
     "Any pokemon put here directly force to use Berry & Best Ball to capture, to secure the capture rate!": {},
    "any": {"catch_above_cp": 1200, "catch_above_iv": 0.9, "logic": "or" },
    "Lapras": {},
    "Moltres": {},
    "Zapdos": {},
    "Articuno": {},

    "// S-Tier pokemons (if pokemon can be evolved into tier, list the representative)": {},
    "Mewtwo": {},
    "Dragonite": {},
    "Snorlax": {},
    "// Mew evolves to Mewtwo": {},
    "Mew": {},
    "Arcanine": {},
    "Vaporeon": {},
    "Gyarados": {},
    "Exeggutor": {},
    "Muk": {},
    "Weezing": {},
    "Flareon": {}

}

}

[k4n30]

Expected Behavior

Done

Actual Behavior

Done

Your config.json (remove your credentials and any other private info)

Done even though you left your gmap key in there

Steps to Reproduce

Other Information

OS:
Branch: dev or master
Git Commit: (run 'git log -n 1 --pretty=format:"%H"' and paste it here)
Python Version: (run 'python -V' and paste it here)

Also, can you provide a longer log, as there was only one instance in your OP - This is far from a bot issue

[CyberMew]

I had this earlier as well. It happened once. But then everything worked fine since then. Maybe it was some network issue. I was logging in and terminating the app pretty fast.

[maddeep]

Could be something softban related. How long did you run the bot before you noticed the issue?

[DimaVIII]

I can confirm that this issue is a new soft ban.
You can do everything ingame except spinning Forts.
[ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
It's just a soft ban and it least for 6 to 24 hours.
I'm running the whole time in this but I still don't know how it's triggered.

Information I collected

• One thing I know for sure, it have nothing to do with the walking speed as it is the same with 4 or 18.
• I'm running sometimes the bot on 28 walking speed for serval hour, let him only spin forts to stock up ultraballs and I got never this ban.
• It's not regularly triggered, sometimes the bot can run for 10 hours sometimes only 60 min.
• One of my accounts got a permanent ban as he was running with this message for approximately 1 hour. (NOT instantly, the day after and I haven't run the bot anymore, just logged in over the app to to check the account.)

@k4n30 I would suggest here a soft ban enhancement to stop the bot if "pokestop_searching_too_often" triggers 3 or 5 times in a row. This is 100% the indicator for this soft ban.

Config I used for the test's

"tasks": [
      {
        "type": "HandleSoftBan"
      },
      {
        "type": "CollectLevelUpReward"
      },
      {
        "type": "IncubateEggs",
        "config": {
          "longer_eggs_first": true
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "TransferPokemon"
      },
      {
        "type": "NicknamePokemon",
        "config": {
          "enabled": true,
           "nickname_template": "{name}{iv_pct}"
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "EvolvePokemon",
        "config": {
            "evolve_all": "Pidgey,Weedle,Zubat,Rattata,Caterpie,Spearow,Krabby,Doduo,Ekans",
            "first_evolve_by": "cp",
            "evolve_above_cp": 10,
            "evolve_above_iv": 0.8,
            "logic": "or",
            "evolve_speed": 3,
            "use_lucky_egg": false
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "RecycleItems",
        "config": {
          "min_empty_space": 15,
          "item_filter": {
              "Pokeball": { "keep" : 40 },
              "Greatball": { "keep" : 120 },
              "Ultraball": { "keep" : 100 },
              "Potion": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Super Potion": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Hyper Potion": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Max Potion": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Revive": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Max Revive": { "keep" : 1 },
              "Razz Berry": { "keep" : 50 }
          }
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "CatchVisiblePokemon"
      },
      {
        "type": "CatchLuredPokemon"
      },
      {
        "type": "SpinFort"
      },
      {
        "type": "MoveToFort",
        "config": {
            "lure_attraction": true,
            "lure_max_distance": 2000
        }
      },
      {
        "type": "FollowSpiral",
        "config": {
          "diameter": 4,
          "step_size": 10
        }
      }
    ],
    "map_object_cache_time": 5,
    "forts": {
      "avoid_circles": true,
      "max_circle_size": 50
    },
    "websocket_server": false,
    "walk": 6.96,
    "action_wait_min": 1,
    "action_wait_max": 4,
    "debug": false,
    "test": false,
    "health_record": true,
    "location_cache": true,
    "distance_unit": "km",
    "reconnecting_timeout": 15,
    "logging_color": true,

[supergithubo]

It's an IP ban. I have to change my IP everytime this 'searching too often' error.

[k4n30]

If you're running multiple bots, this will cause this issue, or if your heartbeat is set to low (newer commit)

[karmahacker]

Today after last "git pull"
Start to getting this strange behavior Constantly
[pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.

CONFIG

`{
"auth_service": "ptc",
"username": "",
"password": "",
"location": "",
"gmapkey": "",
"heartbeat_threshold": 10,

"tasks": [ 
{       
    "type": "UpdateLiveStats",
    "config": {
      "enabled": true,
      "min_interval": 1,
      "stats": ["uptime", "level_stats", "stardust_earned", "xp_earned", "xp_per_hour", "pokemon_caught", "pokemon_released"],
      "terminal_log": false,
      "terminal_title": true
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "CompleteTutorial",
    "config": {
      "enabled": false,
      "// set a name": "",
      "nickname": "Farang_RU"
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "HandleSoftBan"
  },
  {
    "type": "CollectLevelUpReward"
  },
  {
   "type": "RandomPause",
    "config": {
  "enabled": true,
  "min_duration": "00:00:10",
  "max_duration": "00:20:00",
  "min_interval": "00:10:00",
  "max_interval": "02:00:00"
    }
},
  {
    "type": "SleepSchedule",
    "config": {
      "enabled": true,
      "time": "23:54",
      "duration":"7:46",
      "time_random_offset": "00:24",
      "duration_random_offset": "00:43"
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "IncubateEggs",
    "config": {
      "longer_eggs_first": true
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "UpdateLiveStats",
    "config": {
      "enabled": false,
      "min_interval": 10,
      "stats": ["uptime", "stardust_earned", "xp_earned", "xp_per_hour", "stops_visited"],
      "terminal_log": true,
      "terminal_title": true
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "UpdateLiveInventory",
    "config": {
      "enabled": false,
      "min_interval": 120,
      "show_all_multiple_lines": false,
      "items": ["space_info", "pokeballs", "greatballs", "ultraballs", "razzberries", "luckyegg"]
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "TransferPokemon",
    "config": {
      "transfer_wait_min": 10,
      "transfer_wait_max": 30
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "EvolvePokemon",
    "config": {
        "evolve_all": "NONE",
        "first_evolve_by": "cp",
        "evolve_above_cp": 0,
        "evolve_above_iv": 0,
        "logic": "or",
        "evolve_speed": 22,
        "use_lucky_egg": false
    }
    },
  {
    "type": "RecycleItems",
    "config": {
      " min_empty_space": 15,
      "item_filter": {
        "Pokeball":       { "keep" : 50 },
        "Greatball":      { "keep" : 70 }, 
        "Ultraball" :     { "keep" : 80 }, 
        "Potion":         { "keep" : 10 },
        "Super Potion":   { "keep" : 11 },
        "Hyper Potion":   { "keep" : 20 },
        "Max Potion"  :   { "keep" : 50 },
        "Revive":         { "keep" : 20 },
        "Razz Berry":     { "keep" : 49 }
        },
        "recycle_wait_min": 10,
        "recycle_wait_max": 20
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "CatchPokemon",
    "config": {
      "catch_visible_pokemon": true,
      "catch_lured_pokemon": true,
      "min_ultraball_to_keep": 5,
      "catch_throw_parameters": {
        "excellent_rate": 0.1,
        "great_rate": 0.5,
        "nice_rate": 0.3,
        "normal_rate": 0.1,
        "spin_success_rate" : 0.6
      },
      "catch_simulation": {
        "flee_count": 3,
        "flee_duration": 2,
        "catch_wait_min": 2,
        "catch_wait_max": 6,
        "berry_wait_min": 2,
        "berry_wait_max": 3,
        "changeball_wait_min": 2,
        "changeball_wait_max": 4
      }
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "SpinFort",
      "config": {
      "spin_wait_min": 1,
      "spin_wait_max": 5
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "MoveToFort",
    "config": {
        "lure_attraction": true,
        "lure_max_distance": 2000
    }
  },
  {
    "type": "FollowSpiral",
    "config": {
      "diameter": 4,
      "step_size": 70
    }
  }
],
"map_object_cache_time": 5,
 "forts": {
  "avoid_circles": true,
  "max_circle_size": 50,
  "cache_recent_forts": true
},   
"websocket_server": false,
"walk_max": 4.15,
"walk_min": 2.17,
"alt_min": 1,
"alt_max": 30,
"action_wait_min": 1,
"action_wait_max": 4,
"debug": false,
"test": false,
"health_record": false,
"location_cache": true,
"distance_unit": "km",
"reconnecting_timeout": 15,
"daily_catch_limit": 800,
"catch": {
  "any": {"catch_above_cp": 0, "catch_above_iv": 0, "logic": "or"},
  "// Example of always catching Rattata:": {},
  "// Rattata": { "always_catch" : true }
},
"release": {
  "any": {"release_below_cp": 0, "release_below_iv": 0.8, "logic": "or"},
  "any": {"keep_best_iv": 2, "keep_best_cp": 1},
  "Pidgey": {"keep_best_cp": 50,"keep_best_iv": 50},
  "Weedle": {"keep_best_cp": 50,"keep_best_iv": 50},
  "Pinsir": {"keep_best_iv": 3,"keep_best_cp": 3},

  "// Example of always releasing Rattata:": {},
  "// Rattata": {"always_release": true},
  "// Example of keeping 3 stronger (based on CP) Pidgey:": {},

  "// Example of keeping 2 stronger (based on IV) Zubat:": {},
  "// Zubat": {"keep_best_iv": 2},
  "// Also, it is working with any": {},
  "// any": {"keep_best_iv": 3},
  "// Example of keeping the 2 strongest (based on CP) and 3 best (based on IV) Zubat:": {},
  "// Zubat": {"keep_best_cp": 2, "keep_best_iv": 3}
},
"vips" : {
     "Any pokemon put here directly force to use Berry & Best Ball to capture, to secure the capture rate!": {},
    "any": {"catch_above_cp": 1200, "catch_above_iv": 0.9, "logic": "or" },
    "Starmie": {},
    "Moltres": {},
    "Zapdos": {},
    "Articuno": {},
    "Parasect": {},
    "Arbok" : {},
    "Haunter":{},
    "Graveler": {},
    "Exeggutor" :{},
    "Magmar": {},
    "Sandshrew": {},
    "Electabuzz": {},
    "Butterfree": {},

    "// S-Tier pokemons (if pokemon can be evolved into tier, list the representative)": {},

    "Mewtwo": {},
    "Dragonite": {},
    "Snorlax": {},
    "Scyther": {},
    "Mew": {},
    "Arcanine": {},
    "Vaporeon": {},
    "Gyarados": {},
    "Exeggutor": {},
    "Muk": {},
    "Weezing": {},
    "Flareon": {}

}

}
`

LOG

2016-08-20 18:00:00,516 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [pokemon_appeared] A wild Weedle appeared! [CP 70] [NCP 0.16] [Potential 0.53] [A/D/S 2/13/9]
2016-08-20 18:00:05,939 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [threw_pokeball] OK Curveball throw! Used Greatball, with chance 72.07 (10 left)
2016-08-20 18:00:06,498 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [pokemon_caught] Captured Weedle! [CP 70] [NCP 0.16] [Potential 0.53] [2/13/9] [+110 exp]
2016-08-20 18:00:06,500 [PokemonCatchWorker] [INFO] [gained_candy] You now have 30 Weedle candy!
2016-08-20 18:00:11,994 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:12,000 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล - 0.06km
2016-08-20 18:00:15,567 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:15,574 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล - 0.06km
2016-08-20 18:00:18,329 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:18,336 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล - 0.05km
2016-08-20 18:00:21,880 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล - 0.05km
2016-08-20 18:00:24,365 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล - 0.04km
2016-08-20 18:00:29,394 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [spun_pokestop] Spun pokestop พระสถูปเจดีย์แห่งราชสกุลมหิดล. Experience awarded: 50. Items awarded: {u'Pokeball': 2, u'Revive': 1}
2016-08-20 18:00:31,205 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.11km
2016-08-20 18:00:34,516 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:34,522 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.11km
2016-08-20 18:00:39,520 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:39,526 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.11km
2016-08-20 18:00:42,725 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:42,733 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.10km
2016-08-20 18:00:45,677 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:45,684 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.10km
2016-08-20 18:00:50,248 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:50,254 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.10km
2016-08-20 18:00:53,484 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:53,490 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.10km
2016-08-20 18:00:57,568 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:00:57,576 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:00,359 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:01:00,367 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:05,948 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:01:05,954 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:09,476 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:01:09,482 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:14,352 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:01:14,359 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:18,852 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.
2016-08-20 18:01:18,858 [MoveToFort] [INFO] [moving_to_fort] Moving towards pokestop SemiCircle Seat - 0.09km
2016-08-20 18:01:21,949 [ SpinFort] [INFO] [pokestop_searching_too_often] Possibly searching too often, take a rest.

[karmahacker]

@k4n30 UPD
I run on latest DEV
Only 1 account
ip change - does not help

[supergithubo]

Got this error on latest release commit: 3bf3138. Changing IP works for me again. Have to change it twice. I'm only running 1 bot account and heartbeat is set to 10