However I think one should be able to find them via search function
Search and / or filters features were promised by roadscape. I see Steempeak already implemented search in their version of Hive communities from the screenshot jarvie shared.
Come on, I think that should be an obvious option for steemit.com
I agree, and not only for steemit.com.
RE: Follow Function - Collapsible Communities Menu - Hive Renaming