On Thread Tags

Funka Genocide · 10-10-2010, 02:24 AM

They're fun, I guess. But making them a necessity seems needlessly nitpicky and pretty much useless. I don't think anyone really cares or sees any benefit in their mandated usage.

***Fenris*** · 10-10-2010, 02:29 AM

Added a tag to this thread.

Funka Genocide · 10-10-2010, 02:33 AM

Yeah, pure comedy gold there I'm sure.

Anyways, my main point is that adding a needlessly procedural rule like mandatory thread tagging makes the forums less user friendly as opposed to more user friendly, which I assume was the purpose behind the rule in the first place.

***Fenris*** · 10-10-2010, 02:35 AM

I don't really see how asking people to click one extra time is a terribly huge inconvenience tbh.

It's more convenient for setting tone in discussion-oriented threads and categorizing media-related ones. It's a simple way for somebody to say "hey I want this thread to be kept on topic, so don't come in here with your wild threadjacking antics" or "hey I don't really care about how on topic this thread ends up" or "hey this is about the video game, not the movie the game's based off of" or any number of related things.

Funka Genocide · 10-10-2010, 02:37 AM

Yeah or you could actually enforce spam related rules and allow people to espouse their desires for the thread with words. I mean leave the option available sure, but how long has this rule been in effect and you're still having to "correct" regular, long term users.

It just seems like a waste of time that's more aggravating than anything.

***Fenris*** · 10-10-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Funka Genocide

Yeah or you could actually enforce spam related rules

Have you like, actually been paying attention to the moderating that's been going on or what? Because pretty much the only rules that have had to be enforced lately are spam rules because y'all have been acting unusually civilly lately.

Not that I'm complaining, mind.

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Originally Posted by Funka

It just seems like a waste of time that's more aggravating than anything.

Funka Genocide · 10-10-2010, 02:40 AM

If your argument is that the thread tags make the reader more aware of the tone of the thread and thus dictate how "on topic" said thread is, then this would suggest that you're relying on a thread tag to dissuade spam.

Anyways its just one users gripe, I'd say put it to a vote but I assume that's not really an option. Just something I thought I'd bring to people's attention and see if anyone in a position to do something about it would.

***Fenris*** · 10-10-2010, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Funka Genocide

If your argument is that the thread tags make the reader more aware of the tone of the thread and thus dictate how "on topic" said thread is, then this would suggest that you're relying on a thread tag to dissuade spam.

It would also suggest that it's working.

synkr0nized · 10-10-2010, 02:51 AM

I'm with funka on this, actually. Making the neat tag images available and seeing them in use is great, but being mad at users for not doing them or forgetting to, etc. is pretty silly. I mean, I haven't ever touched an OP for a thread tag/image yet outside of requests, but perhaps you and Meister feel strongly about their use?

POS Industries · 10-10-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Funka Genocide

I'd say put it to a vote

And it's on like Michelle Kwan.

View Poll Results: THREAD TAGS: Good god, y'all! What are they good for?
Absolutely nothing!	8	0.01%
Providing at-a-glance information regarding the intent and tone of the thread	10	0.01%
Making Fenris look like an anal-retentive douchebag	100,004	99.97%
Making Funka look like a whiny douchebag	5	0.00%
Kitty snuggles	12	0.01%
Voters: 100039. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2010, 02:24 AM	#1
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	On Thread Tags They're fun, I guess. But making them a necessity seems needlessly nitpicky and pretty much useless. I don't think anyone really cares or sees any benefit in their mandated usage. Last edited by Funka Genocide; 10-10-2010 at 02:31 AM.

10-10-2010, 02:29 AM	#2
*Fenris* Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 6,806	Added a tag to this thread. __________________ "FENRIS IS AN ASSHOLE" - shiney

10-10-2010, 02:35 AM	#4
*Fenris* Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 6,806	I don't really see how asking people to click one extra time is a terribly huge inconvenience tbh. It's more convenient for setting tone in discussion-oriented threads and categorizing media-related ones. It's a simple way for somebody to say "hey I want this thread to be kept on topic, so don't come in here with your wild threadjacking antics" or "hey I don't really care about how on topic this thread ends up" or "hey this is about the video game, not the movie the game's based off of" or any number of related things. __________________ "FENRIS IS AN ASSHOLE" - shiney

10-10-2010, 02:51 AM	#9
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,857	I don't recall if I stated this where applicable before yet. I'm with funka on this, actually. Making the neat tag images available and seeing them in use is great, but being mad at users for not doing them or forgetting to, etc. is pretty silly. I mean, I haven't ever touched an OP for a thread tag/image yet outside of requests, but perhaps you and Meister feel strongly about their use? __________________ Find love.

10-10-2010, 02:33 AM	#3
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	Yeah, pure comedy gold there I'm sure. Anyways, my main point is that adding a needlessly procedural rule like mandatory thread tagging makes the forums less user friendly as opposed to more user friendly, which I assume was the purpose behind the rule in the first place.

10-10-2010, 02:37 AM	#5
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	Yeah or you could actually enforce spam related rules and allow people to espouse their desires for the thread with words. I mean leave the option available sure, but how long has this rule been in effect and you're still having to "correct" regular, long term users. It just seems like a waste of time that's more aggravating than anything.

10-10-2010, 02:40 AM	#7
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	If your argument is that the thread tags make the reader more aware of the tone of the thread and thus dictate how "on topic" said thread is, then this would suggest that you're relying on a thread tag to dissuade spam. Anyways its just one users gripe, I'd say put it to a vote but I assume that's not really an option. Just something I thought I'd bring to people's attention and see if anyone in a position to do something about it would.