Thread: The Tagging System Explained

What is it?

The @user Tagging mod is designed to increase activity on the forum by allowing members to mention each other in posts when talking about them.
This is done in a very easy way, very similar to how Twitter mentions people. We use @ ; as the tags, so for instance you could say:

This guy.. @Sparta ..he is really cool.

The “@Sparta ” Will become a link to the my profile, it will also inform Sparta he had been mentioned, and link to the relevant thread/post via a new area in the profile section, as well as a new tab in the shoutbox.

It also allows members to “tag” the thread for specific other members by inputting their usernames in the tag box above the posts of the thread.

I feel this is a great way to increase the forum activity with no extra input required – people will start to mention posts/threads to their friends, which will increase the amount of posting.



So, in short -

@user Mention: Type @username ; in a post to “mention” a user. This not only links to the users profule, but it also sends a notification to that user that they have been mentioned, and should check out the thread to see what is being said about them!

User Tagging: Hit “Tag Users” to recommend the thread to people without mentioning them in your post. A great way to make sure people don't miss threads that would be suitable for them!

Tagged list: a list of users tagged in the thread – great way for people to check who might have similar interests to them.

New @tag tab in profile: A tab showing both incoming and outgoing tags/mentions from the user.

Statistics Page: Display which users are the most active, both at tagging and being tagged. Same with mentions. This is a great way to encourage the members to utilise the feature and increase activity!

Cheers :-)

lol, yeah, it works.

yeah it works and i still dont know who tagged me.....dagnabit. Btw Amit did you figure out what the number is for when giving rep?

Check your profile page , and see under the 'thread tags' tab. It's listed there

This guy @Sparta ; is a real dipshit.

Hey Sparta did it work? I don't think so cause your name didn't turn blue in my preview, will have to submit it.

I think I will put it in my signature as soon as I can get it to work so you will be notified of all my posts SP. Don't you think that would be a good idea? I don't want you to miss any.

Hey maybe it did work!

*Bumps..until everybody understands this system

A few pages of interest -

http://www.politicalhotwire.com/misc...tag_statistics

http://www.politicalhotwire.com/prof...sertag_options

Not to mention....a visit from the past -

http://web.archive.org/web/200612080...alhotwire.com/ An archive from exactly 4 yrs back. Notice some familiar faces :-)

@justoneman / @michaelr / @Sparta . Where would we be without you guys ....

Any queries regarding the tagging system ? If no, I'll close this thread....and move on to setting up new features.