Currently suspended?

[chachi]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I still don't have any clue as to what you all are talking about. I get what they are, but the only way I know to look for them is at the bottom of the screen. This one the only thing that shows is 'disneyrocks', so I'm not sure where everyone is seeing all these other ones supposedly tagged to this thread.

The one I was talking about wasnt tagged to this thread it was another one

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I still don't have any clue as to what you all are talking about. I get what they are, but the only way I know to look for them is at the bottom of the screen. This one the only thing that shows is 'disneyrocks', so I'm not sure where everyone is seeing all these other ones supposedly tagged to this thread.

I think they are tags on various threads, not just this one????

[Ladymom]

Here's an example. The tag says "backyard breeder".

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...ml#post3176921

I have over 7,000 posts and never knew about tags until now.

[Nancy1999]

Tags can be really useful if you are looking for a thread, and for finding something in google. For people who are buying a dog from a breeder here, certain threads can be very beneficial. Just reading breeders nursery pictures and classified ads is often not enough to get a clear picture of the breeder's practices. However, other threads that describe, in a breeders own words, how she is caring for her dogs give the buyer a much better overall picture of the type of breeder this person is. Remember, not all tags are made by the same person; each member can place up to two tags. So just because you see a person's name with the words, backyard breeder, it doesn't mean that the same person has made both tags.

[cj125]

Originally Posted by chachi

Well based on the number of people leaving the forum and the number of people complaing I think there is a problem but Im not going to argue with you because the real message behind my post was for everyone to do some soul searching. I know I have and I want to be a force for change for the better

I agree...
when you're in the eye of the storm - it's hard to see the calm outside of it.

Originally Posted by ladyjane

They are put there by members to be used as words for searching. I noted yesterday that some members are putting little nasty inuendos in them in different forums. Very sad they use them for such purposes.

I am hoping the admin will take a look at this. Perhaps if people are going to be nasty and label people as they are, then this privelege should be removed. OR, maybe he should find a way to figure out who is doing it so that he could have a little talk with them.

People are using them not for search tools, but to malign breeders and other people they do not like.

These tags have been used by many for quite awhile and especially about byb's and puppy brokers. I don't think it should be disabled - it is a useful tool. I used it to bookmark a thread on facial peels. However, I agree that people should not be able to put usernames/names there -- just words.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

And then how are they used? I understand how to add them, but I don't understand how they then are used. Call me slow.

S L O W

I first noticed tags a few months ago when all of the drama was going on over the rehoming of Disney. The thread was tagged as BYBer. But what I did notice is that the tagger needs to be able to spell. Back Yard Breeder, BYBer and Backyard breeder do not all come up as choices even though we all know all those combinations mean the same thing.

[megansmomma]

Here is a thread with a lot of tags. Someone was really going to town over this one. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-illinois.html

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

S L O W

I first noticed tags a few months ago when all of the drama was going on over the rehoming of Disney. The thread was tagged as BYBer. But what I did notice is that the tagger needs to be able to spell. Back Yard Breeder, BYBer and Backyard breeder do not all come up as choices even though we all know all those combinations mean the same thing.

I'm going to ignore your snootiness for now.

So if I do a YT search or a Google search, the tags will help me find a specific thread?

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'm going to ignore your snootiness for now.

So if I do a YT search or a Google search, the tags will help me find a specific thread?

I'm not snooty Could you please tag this thread as Snooty. You so know you love me

Check out the link I just posted. This was the first time that I ever really noticed tags being used. Answering your question~yes if you search and someone has used your search word and attached it to a thread it will come up. If you so to the drop down SEARCH at the top of the page next to NEW POSTS you can search TAGS. Any post that has the word you are searching as a tag will come up. The only problem that I can see is that the spelling needs to be correct and the word needs to be used consistently for it to work really well.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

S L O W

I first noticed tags a few months ago when all of the drama was going on over the rehoming of Disney. The thread was tagged as BYBer. But what I did notice is that the tagger needs to be able to spell. Back Yard Breeder, BYBer and Backyard breeder do not all come up as choices even though we all know all those combinations mean the same thing.

Yes, and tagging that thread with her kennel name allowed prospective buyers who were googling her name to see that she was the type of breeder who threatened to PTS an ex-breeder because whe was angry that some peope were telling her to spay Disney first. Buyers can find out what type of breeder they are supporting. Reading a review on a breeder, and reading the breeders own words, and how they treat their pups tells us so much more.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, and tagging that thread with her kennel name allowed prospective buyers who were googling her name to see that she was the type of breeder who threatened to PTS an ex-breeder because whe was angry that some peope were telling her to spay Disney first. Buyers can find out what type of breeder they are supporting. Reading a review on a breeder, and reading the breeders own words, and how they treat their pups tells us so much more.

I agree, there have been some that have tried to hide their horrible posts by going into the Games Forum to push their posts down when you do a members search. Since with a search you are only able to see the past 250 posts then it becomes more difficult to search out the really bad stuff that was said by someone. Very clever if you ask me in hiding what *you* are all about.

[DvlshAngel985]

Check it out Jodi! Just for you!!! *look down* Can I remove tags if I want to?

Did you notice I'm catching up to you in post count? I think it's official, I TALK TOO MUCH!!!

[lovmyyorkie]

I had never notice that before..... so is it one person tagging different threads?

Admin should be able to track them or remove them.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by lovmyyorkie

I had never notice that before..... so is it one person tagging different threads?

Admin should be able to track them or remove them.

Good point. Can Admin edit tags?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Good point. Can Admin edit tags?

We can remove tags, if needed . I'm actually in the process of getting some clarification regarding tags right now, lol, so good timing!

Tags should be used for informative purposes. "Disneyrocks" is okay too . It's just not a place for personal issues though (ie, issues between members).