Peter Nachtwey
Member
I like the idea of keywords or tags
However, we all need to use the same ones. If we added tags to threads in the format of #tag# then it shouldn't get confused when the tag is used in normal text. Also, there would need to be a master index of tags so we don't keep making up new ones. This would also be a guide for others to give them a clue as to what to search for. I think this tag index would need to be locked or pinned at the beginning of the forum. There is nothing to keep any of us from adding a post to our favorite threads with just a few tags so others can find it later.
I asked our IT person how hard it would be to add google search to the forum search. He said it wouldn't be hard but this is work for Phil whereas the tag index would just require a page that can be pinned and edited, just a little less work for Phil. It would have to be a link to a text file in the download area.
I think I need to tag some of my more recent threads with Advanced Control so I can find them in two years.
However, we all need to use the same ones. If we added tags to threads in the format of #tag# then it shouldn't get confused when the tag is used in normal text. Also, there would need to be a master index of tags so we don't keep making up new ones. This would also be a guide for others to give them a clue as to what to search for. I think this tag index would need to be locked or pinned at the beginning of the forum. There is nothing to keep any of us from adding a post to our favorite threads with just a few tags so others can find it later.
I asked our IT person how hard it would be to add google search to the forum search. He said it wouldn't be hard but this is work for Phil whereas the tag index would just require a page that can be pinned and edited, just a little less work for Phil. It would have to be a link to a text file in the download area.
I think I need to tag some of my more recent threads with Advanced Control so I can find them in two years.