Close of threads that are non tagged in Jokes section: Really neccessary?

[pes2013]

Hey

There have been several intresting threads in the past that have gotten closed because there arent tagged.

I know tagging them is obligated (I dont agree with it but it is Neowin rules) but closing them for not being tagged? Come on. There are threads that are complete flamewars and are not closed.

My opinion: If a thread is not tagged in the jokes section, a mod can tag it himself. BUT, the OP recieves a warning.

I hardly even notice the tags section. Its not that I dont want to tag a thread, it is just that you make the title and forget about the tags...

What do you guys thing?

[f0rk_b0mb]

Indeed. To further solve the problem, the check mark to tag should be clicked by default. Maybe a web dev can work this in?

[pes2013]

Indeed. To further solve the problem, the check mark to tag should be clicked by default. Maybe a web dev can work this in?

Or a default tag of "Joke" or "Funny"

[f0rk_b0mb]

^ That would work too.

[remixedcat]

also you can't tag in mobile skin as well.

[CentralDogma]

Here's a question, does anyone here ever use the tags?

[Brandon H Supervisor]

Indeed. To further solve the problem, the check mark to tag should be clicked by default. Maybe a web dev can work this in?

the check mark to use first tag as prefix is actually checked by default in the jokes section now

but yes maybe taking it a little further and having the 'Joke' tag selected by default wouldn't be a bad thing

[HawkMan]

Here's a question, does anyone here ever use the tags?

no

[+BudMan MVC]

Never used the tags myself - but I can understand them wanting a tag.

Vs closing threads after the fact, wouldn't it be possible to just not allow the actual submit of the thread unless it has tags?

[episode]

Keep it required. I don't want to see the stupid warwagon jokes.

[neufuse Veteran]

wish the minispy would show tags...

[+Warwagon MVC]

Keep it required. I don't want to see the stupid warwagon jokes.

and tagging would help that how? :D

[neufuse Veteran]

and tagging would help that how? :D

new tag WWJoke

[+Warwagon MVC]

new tag WWJoke

I Already requested that. I got denied.

[+BudMan MVC]

WW - you can add any tag you like, can't you? I don't start a lot of thread myself, not 100% sure on that. Why can you not just start using WWJ on them?

[+Warwagon MVC]

WW - you can add any tag you like.. Why can you not just start using WWJ on them?

I could try that.

[neufuse Veteran]

WW - you can add any tag you like, can't you? I don't start a lot of thread myself, not 100% sure on that. Why can you not just start using WWJ on them?

yeah isn't it just make a subject like [WWJoke] Subject here ?

edit: was thinking of another site, just write the tag in the tag text box as you want it

[+Warwagon MVC]

yeah isn't it just make a subject like [WWJoke] Subject here ?

Now that I got spanked for. I actually liked that idea because you could clearly see which jokes I created. I actually got a person PM over that one. Although i'll try making it a tag under the subject.

[+BudMan MVC]

So it seems joke section only has list, but in tech section they are freeform. So guess you would have to use [WWJ} or something in the subject.

[+Warwagon MVC]

So it seems joke section only has list, but in tech section they are freeform. So guess you would have to use [WWJ} or something in the subject.

Yep, but then the powers that be, would take me out back and shoot me.

[neufuse Veteran]

Yep, but then the powers that be, would take me out back and shoot me.

*takes gun from neobond* naw pa, I have to put down warrie myself *sniffles*

[+BudMan MVC]

And that would be a bad thing? hehehe - my attempt at humor ;) I think in all the years here at neowin I have posted in the joke section like once.

I don't see what would be wrong with WWJ in subject?? It would make it easy for fans (lack of a better word) of your style easy to find them.

[neufuse Veteran]

And that would be a bad thing? hehehe - my attempt at humor ;) I think in all the years here at neowin I have posted in the joke section like once.

I don't see what would be wrong with WWJ in subject?? It would make it easy for fans (lack of a better word) of your style easy to find them.

oh heck we need a BDMAN tag just to get posts you reply to... always something to learn there

[Brandon H Supervisor]

i like how this thread has turned from about tags in general to being about Warwagon :rofl:

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Let me clear up some things. Firstly, no one is "warned" for not tagging a thread. Your warning level remains the same. Secondly, it's necessary because simply fixing it for a member can easily go unnoticed. Should a moderator add the tag him/herself again? What about the third time? Finally, it's not hard to add the tag. In fact, we've made it easier for you to tag it by checking off the "Use first tag as prefix" by default.

It's not that hard to take notice of the tag box which is directly blow the title box too:

And it's also not hard to notice this:

I wonder if we'll have to add a pop-up that tells you to add the tag, complete with video and voice over from Big Bird himself.

Anyway, we don't need another thread about the same issue (currently a non-issue).

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