SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 1st, let me say, like Zack Kassian, I'm a fan of the concept of topic tags. However, unless they are used consistently - they are fairly useless. The big benefit when used properly, is that when you click on a tag - all topics with that tag are shown. My options are: 1. Get rid of them completely 2. Force at least one tag per topic (topic starter choice) 3. Force topic starter to choose from a list of predefined tags (this would make the best use of tags) 4. Allow choice of predetermined tags, but don't force every topic to have one. 5. Keep as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, SDS said: 1st, let me say, like Zack Kassian, I'm a fan of the concept of topic tags. However, unless they are used consistently - they are fairly useless. My options are: 1. Get rid of them completely 2. Force at least one tag per topic (topic starter choice) 3. Force topic starter to choose from a list of predefined tags (this would make the best use of tags 4. Keep as is I'd say the Topic Tags are necessary, but only really needed to define "GDT" or "Off Topic" threads. I don't mind the other two predetermined ones you have in your image, but agree with the way they appear with the new upgrade doesn't make sense to be a free form field anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Samson's Flow said: I'd say the Topic Tags are necessary, but only really needed to define "GDT" or "Off Topic" threads. I don't mind the other two predetermined ones you have in your image, but agree with the way they appear with the new upgrade doesn't make sense to be a free form field anymore. I should state that those tags in the image are just examples. I added your scenario to my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Have almost never used them & don't look for them to influence whether to read a thread or not. So, my preference would be choice 1 or 4. The old search function was easy enough to use, that the tags seemed superfluous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, Taro T said: Have almost never used them & don't look for them to influence whether to read a thread or not. So, my preference would be choice 1 or 4. The old search function was easy enough to use, that the tags seemed superfluous. I changed 4 and 5. The old 4 or the new 4? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, SDS said: I changed 4 and 5. The old 4 or the new 4? :) Sorry about that. The old 4/ new 5. The only time I used the tags was for OT threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, SDS said: I should state that those tags in the image are just examples. I added your scenario to my post. I meant more that the tag function is probably meant to group similar style threads for search. As such, having a set list to choose from will prevent duplicates from typos and will allow the tags to function as intended and not like a teen's twitter hashtags... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) Allow choice of predetermined tags, but don't force every topic to have one. OR Keep as is. Edited July 5, 2018 by Eleven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) I vote for the new 4 as a choice. Predetermined tags only. EDIT: but not necessary to use the tag. Edited July 5, 2018 by Samson's Flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 If it help with search function, I usually only search stuff ive replied to but once in a while especially tags related to specific players or teams comes in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Choice 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gris Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 I like option 4. Related: I wish you could take the tag utilization topic over to The Stadium Wall. Tag use there is a hot mess. The majority of posters there use tags like a subtitle, not as tag in an organized information system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Predetermined tags, optional to use. This thread needz a pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 So, suggested tags would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Current list: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Add in all NHL team names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 So, that's what the board looks like with a lot of tags... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 yeh not what I was thinking. Maybe just two or three tag limit and choices should be standard or prescribed, guess that was what I thought you were suggesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thank you for making the topic tags gray rather than red! :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, North Buffalo said: yeh not what I was thinking. Maybe just two or three tag limit and choices should be standard or prescribed, guess that was what I thought you were suggesting idk what standard or prescribed means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, SDS said: idk what standard or prescribed means sorry predetermined or limited choices, hence prescribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 We need an "unsubstantiated nonsense" tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Assquatch said: We need an "unsubstantiated nonsense" tag. We have that. Just look for ########'s posts. (Insert your own version of ######## as often as necessary. ;)) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 Do we generate enough topics around here for the tags to be all that useful? I can't remember a time where I need to look beyond 5-10 threads or so to find what I'm looking for. I think it is to be able to see the historical discussion on the topic. People may not know what to look for... But maybe you are right. IDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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