Why do people Tag their posts? Most times when I am notified of being Tagged, it’s a snarky response to a post of mine.
Are they notifying the Mods of their post in the hope that I take the bait and respond in a harsher tone?
As I understand it, people tag posts because they want the other person to know they've posted a reply to what the other person wrote. I haven't found that it's because of a snarky response, although I presume sometimes it is.
If the post is flaming you, demeaning you or breaking the Hangout rules and being rude, report it to a moderator and we'll look at it.
>As I understand it, people tag posts because they want the other person to know they've posted a reply to what the other person wrote.<
That's my experience with tagging too, and don't remember being, 'tagged,' so someone could flame me. I appreciate it since it lets met know someone has recognized my response to a topic and, in turn responding to me.
Bobby
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Originally posted by TexasbanjoAs I understand it, people tag posts because they want the other person to know they've posted a reply to what the other person wrote. I haven't found that it's because of a snarky response, although I presume sometimes it is.
If the post is flaming you, demeaning you or breaking the Hangout rules and being rude, report it to a moderator and we'll look at it.
They taggers insult but just enough to stir the pot.
Are the mods notified of tagged comments?
Is "tagging" where/when the poster puts @ plus name before/after the body of his post? .....eg. @Owen.
If that's what it it, so far it hasn't been a problem for me, though I do wonder "why?" I'm still able to keep track of threads I'm participating in without getting a poke.... hopefully that continues.
[How are you notified that you've been tagged?]
Otoh, maybe ^^ is 'way off base.
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Originally posted by HighLonesomeF5quote:
Originally posted by TexasbanjoAs I understand it, people tag posts because they want the other person to know they've posted a reply to what the other person wrote. I haven't found that it's because of a snarky response, although I presume sometimes it is.
If the post is flaming you, demeaning you or breaking the Hangout rules and being rude, report it to a moderator and we'll look at it.They taggers insult but just enough to stir the pot.
Are the mods notified of tagged comments?
No, not unless the tagee posts a mod report.
Originally we have a troll. He may be followed by a tagger, however a troll can interrupt the thread at any point... I'm beginning to sound like FM radio.
I only tag when I think somebody who hasn't contributed to the thread may be interested or have some useful contribution to make. Tagging somebody who is already in the thread is , imo, impolite. Like SHOUTING.
I’m dumb…………. How do you tag someone when posting???
Slammer!!!
I'll half "like" your post slammer. But, but, but ... which half??? 
[Hope your luck in getting a question answered is better'n mine.]
Tagging is a way of getting someone's attention without having to "reply with quote". Some people have very lengthy responses that you don't want to clog up the thread with. Or they may not have posted on the thread at all.
You can also tag multiple people, maybe thanking them all for comments made.
If you are getting snarky responses, that's an entirely different problem!
.... but, what is the process ^^ one goes through to "tag" somebody?
@owen like this
Owen
Look on your screen where it says Compose Quick Reply
Then read the next line where it says hint:
Edited by - Laurence Diehl on 02/09/2025 22:31:03
Thanks Laurence. I've forgotten the details, but somewhere 'way back I found that when I tried to use "plain text" it wouldn't do whatever it was I was trying to do [maybe attach/"import" something???] so I've always used "rich text."
I guess it's like asking a clerk in the supermarket for directions, and then looking up and seeing the big sign.
Now for the big test ........... @Laurence [But I see I couldn't put in the "sad" emojii at the end of ^^ text .... maybe that was my reason (?).
Edit: Now IF I had just been able to get a KISS answer to the KISS question in my first post ^^ [".... Is "tagging" where/when the poster puts @ plus name before/after the body of his post? .....eg. @Owen." ............. ???
Edit #2: But I can type "@Laurence" in rich text [in fact my page goes to "rich" when I go to "edit"] so why do I need "plain text"?
Edited by - Owen on 02/10/2025 07:37:11
Owen
After you type "@"+ the first three letters of the person's username, you should see a list of possible usernames. As you keep typing,(or scrolling the list) it should filter down to the one you want to select. Then you click on that name and it will create the link on the page.
Okay... I'm gonna experiment a bit, so there'll likely be a few posts that will be eminently forgettable or maybe even best ignored completely [i.e. IF you happen to get "tagged"].
Experiment #1: @chuck
Edited by - Owen on 02/10/2025 10:53:29
experiment #2 chuckv97 [At this point it appears to have worked, but scrolling the list is a pain in the butt.]
experiment #3 In some posts others have made, I see "@" along with the name, but not in ^^ one????????
experiment #4
Q: Will it work to "tag" after I've typed the text??
chuckv97
A: Apparently "yes" it will [though scrolling the list is still a pain in the butt].
Edited by - Owen on 02/10/2025 10:52:55
I thought this thread was about banjo tag licks.....Ive been inspired
Experiment #5 .... experiment has run its course .... now that I know, I think I'll go back to not bothering with the "tag" option. 
Btw... When somebody gets tagged, is there anything that happens so far as the recipient is concerned?
Edited by - Owen on 02/10/2025 10:56:40
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Originally posted by OwenExperiment #5 .... experiment has run its course .... now that I know, I think I'll go back to not bothering with the "tag" option.
Btw... When somebody gets tagged, is there anything that happens so far as the recipient is concerned?
Yes, I did feel my skull tingle
... so, is my decision to "not bother" the right one? 
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