Thread Tags

[Archibald]

I noticed that we can add tags to threads. So I did that, in the Patterns thread. But I don't actually know what they are for or what they do. Searching online didn't clarify it. So, what are thread tags for?

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Hey Ed. Tags are a great way to find things. First, a tag itself is a type of link. If you click on it, you get a list of other threads with the same tag. But more importantly, you can search tags with the forum’s search tool. Go to advanced search and choose “search tags.” Because tags usually are key words they are great for quickly finding the kind of content you’re looking for.

And by the way, members can add tags to a thread even if they are not the thread starter. I know as ex-POTN’ers we are not used to tags and most people overlook them but they’re really very handy. So add a tag when a thread doesn’t have any tags or does have them but you think it needs an additional one.

 

[Archibald]

Hey Ed. Tags are a great way to find things. First, a tag itself is a type of link. If you click on it, you get a list of other threads with the same tag. But more importantly, you can search tags with the forum’s search tool. Go to advanced search and choose “search tags.” Because tags usually are key words they are great for quickly finding the kind of content you’re looking for.

And by the way, members can add tags to a thread even if they are not the thread starter. I know as ex-POTN’ers we are not used to tags and most people overlook them but they’re really very handy. So add a tag when a thread doesn’t have any tags or does have them but you think it needs an additional one.

Thanks, very useful.

Are wildcard characters allowed in tags? For instance repeat* to cover repeat, repeated and repeating?

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

That’s a good question, Ed. Since I had no idea, I tested it out and no, wildcards don’t seem to work, so you will need to search for the exact term.

I’ve put this on my to-do list as I’m sure someone found a way to use wildcards. Maybe there’s an add-on.

 

[Lester Wareham]

Does it work?
I tried adding the tag LesterLikes to this thread.
The SW confirmed saving the changes but there is no visible effect.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Does it work?
I tried adding the tag LesterLikes to this thread.
The SW confirmed saving the changes but there is no visible effect.

No, there is no tag LesterLikes here…

I added a couple of tags and they show here:

 

[Lester Wareham]

Am I being dim again (still not on what is left of full brain yet).

I see your tags but not LesterLikes

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Am I being dim again (still not on what is left of full brain yet).

I see your tags but not LesterLikes
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No, they’re not there. Did you forget to click on the Save button maybe?

 

[Lester Wareham]

No, they’re not there. Did you forget to click on the Save button maybe?

Clicked on it and it said saved, or updating or something.

I'll try again on the phone this time, was the desktop last time...

 

[Lester Wareham]

Ok got it.
Type characters, then select created tag, then save.
Was missing middle step.

Doh!

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Or just hit Enter.

But eh, now this thread has a really weird tag…

 

[Yno]

What happens when everybody tags the same thread with their own tag? No offense, Lester, but I don't care if you like this thread.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

What happens when everybody tags the same thread with their own tag? No offense, Lester, but I don't care if you like this thread.

That is obviously not what tags are for. A tag should be a key word from the thread’s content. And not reflect likes or dislikes of the person that places the tag. I have removed Lester’s tag, which was just a test.

 

[Lester Wareham]

What happens when everybody tags the same thread with their own tag? No offense, Lester, but I don't care if you like this thread.

I can't believe that!

 

[Lester Wareham]

That is obviously not what tags are for. A tag should be a key word from the thread’s content. And not reflect likes or dislikes of the person that places the tag. I have removed Lester’s tag, which was just a test.

Quite so.