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Why is it that so few members of this website seem to understand the proper use of the "Tags (Keywords)" field when they post something? ~

Why is it that so few members of this website seem to understand the proper use of the "Tags (Keywords)" field when they post something? ~

There are four main fillable fields that are available when posting in the  main room on this website.  The first two fields are mandatory; "Category" and "Discussion Title".  The third and final available fields are not mandatory, they are: "Tags (Keywords)" and the "Description Field".  

After assigning a category and typing their question, some people then use the "Tags (Keywords)" field to re-type their entire question, instead of simply entering keywords, also known as tags.



Posted - December 31, 2017
Tags : names dates Places tilde tildes suggestions keywords. searchable clues hints topic headings subject matter reminders names of users data etc

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  • 5614
    Huh? Before understanding proper use we need to understand this question. This post was edited by O-uknow at January 1, 2018 5:45 AM MST
      December 31, 2017 7:51 PM MST
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  • 5614
    Okay, I got it. Explain to them that a tag is equivalent to a search word they would use in Google. Complete sentences are unnecessary.
      December 31, 2017 7:56 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Before I read down any further, I am in agreement with you.
      December 31, 2017 9:45 PM MST
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  • "Written communication isn't always as easily understood by the reader as it was by the writer."
      December 31, 2017 7:58 PM MST
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  • 10026
    I agree.  I write as I speak.  This is not a good habit to get into.  I've been trying to break it for years.  
      December 31, 2017 9:46 PM MST
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  • 2465
    In all the time I've been here, I've never used the "tag" field. I'm not sure I really see the importance in tagging a question. I've never done a search for words, rather, I've simply thumbed through the questions. 
      December 31, 2017 9:00 PM MST
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  • 10026
    I agree with this one too.  When I go to questions, like now, I use the blue search under "questions by category."  This is why I rarely get past the "As" or animals questions.
      December 31, 2017 9:49 PM MST
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  • 1812
    Understanding is in general not something that many people comprehend at all.
      December 31, 2017 9:27 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Are you suggesting some of us are under par when it comes to literacy? 
      December 31, 2017 9:54 PM MST
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  • 1812
    Perhaps :)
      January 1, 2018 12:34 AM MST
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  • 44364
    I thought below par was good.
      January 1, 2018 5:47 AM MST
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  • 10026
    I don't think it panned out well for Tiger ;) 
      January 1, 2018 3:39 PM MST
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  • 17483
    That's above my pay grade.  
      December 31, 2017 9:40 PM MST
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  • 44364
    What is the purpose of 'Tags'?
      January 1, 2018 5:48 AM MST
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  • 53019
      

      The intended purpose, if the search feature worked, would be for people to be able to go directly to the posts, replies, comments and blogs that contain it. However, the search feature is one of the items on Just Asking's to-do fixed-upper list. In the meantime, if people would type keywords into it and not fill questions, it will be ready when the fix comes in.
    ~





      January 1, 2018 5:56 AM MST
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  • 44364
    OK. Thanks, I didn't know that. This post was edited by Element 99 at January 2, 2018 11:36 PM MST
      January 1, 2018 6:09 AM MST
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  • 53019
    You didn't what?
      January 1, 2018 6:11 AM MST
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  • 44364
    I didn't know JA was making that change.
      January 1, 2018 6:27 AM MST
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  • 53019
      

      Owe, eye sea. It isn't currently in the works but it has been placed on the list. I don't know how long the list is or which projects on it take priority over others.  As in many things, it depends on funds and time. 
    ~
      January 1, 2018 10:18 AM MST
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  • 22891
    not sure why
      January 1, 2018 2:37 PM MST
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