The Tags System

[bernard]

Hello members,

I added a new feature that allow you a better retrivial of information:
You may add Tags to posts and threads.

The complete list is located in the navigation bar : Tags (http://www.somasimple.com/forums/tags/)

[bernard]

The previous Tag system worked fine but is not compatible with the new one (embedded with the new software version).
All entries were... removed. :embarasse:cry:
The new link is now.
http://www.somasimple.com/forums/tags.php

Please help us and fill the gaps.

What are tags?
Tags are a useful way to search for threads with similar subject matter and content. This compliments the normal search system, which searches only for certain words or phrases and/or posts by specific users.
To use tags, you add words or phrases to threads to help describe the content. For instance, if the subject matter is 'photography' then you can add the tag 'photography' to the tag list. But you could also add tags like 'digital image', and 'camera' (depending, of course, on the nature of the thread).
This will categorize this thread with all other threads that have matching tags, whether or not they have the word 'photography' in them.
Who adds the tags?
Tags are initially added to threads by the user who started the thread. Other users may also be able to add and remove tags.
How do I use tags?
Tags are displayed in a box near the bottom of a thread page. Clicking on a tag will allow you to view other threads that have the same tag - and which may be related. Clicking on the word 'Tags' in the top of the box will take you to an overview page with a 'tag cloud.'
This cloud allows you to see which tags are the most popular - the larger the word, the more times it has been used on threads within the board. There is also another tag cloud on the advanced search page that shows you the tags that have been searched for (or clicked on) the most.

[Bas Asselbergs]

Bernard, I don't seem to be able to add tags to the old threads. They are going to remain without?

[bernard]

I'll check the moderators privileges. :lightbulb

[bernard]

Bas,
It may work now?

[Jon Newman]

Hi Bas,

I had the same question. I just noticed this (maybe this is what Bernard has added)--look at the bottom of the page and you'll see a tags link on the left side of the screen. Scan to the right and you'll see and "edit tags" link which allows you to add a tag.

[Bas Asselbergs]

Thanks Bernard and Jon. Just finished "tagging" the threads that I started. Not exactly a prolific writer am I? I will try to keep my eyes open for any other threads missing or lacking tags.