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brenden:
Hmm- in my head, it was experienced users tagging other experienced users
Eg
"Should I do physics?"
> Brenden tags pi
Or
"Is Twelve Angry Men swaggy as?"
> someone tags Brenden.
Gloamglozer:
--- Quote from: Brencookie on September 05, 2013, 09:31:23 am ---Hmm- in my head, it was experienced users tagging other experienced users
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I feel so lonely. :P
charmanderp:
--- Quote from: pi on September 05, 2013, 07:38:43 am ---I'd probably be less inclined to help someone if they tagged me tbh. Also I don't really like the idea of users posting to get help from specific users when one of the beauties of this place is that all sorts of users can chip in with advice and have discussion.
On the plus side we could all tag Nina in every post for fun :D
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This isn't really how I envisioned it being used. More like calling someone to a thread if you knew they'd be interested since they'd asked the question elsewhere, or if it was in OGD and you knew they liked a particular kind of music, etc. Or simply addressing someone so they see that you've answered their question. The 'show new replies' function doesn't show particular replies, it shows everything after your last post which in the case of very busy threads can be 3-4 pages worth, and is time-consuming and confusing
And I don't think there's anything wrong with using someone's specific knowledge to solve a problem. For example @Russ knows almost all there is about Unimelb administrative/enrolment details. Someone might have a very specific experience that enables them to be a reliable source of info on something, such as exchange, scholarships, etc. It can only be a good thing. If a user wanted specific help from another user in particular they'd just use the PM system, which is inscrutably worse given that conversation is private and not accessible by the general membership.
pi:
I dunno, seems like an obligation of sorts. Like if I didn't answer a question I was tagged in (because I didn't have time, couldn't be bothered, didn't want to, etc. etc) then I'd be looking like a "bad" guy. Also, I'd be pretty annoyed if I got tagged in most UMAT or med posts (not like I don't get enough PMs right now haha), just as others might get annoyed if they were tagged repeatedly for <particular topic>.
I can see why you're in favour of the tag (and MSO -another forum I frequent- has it) but I don't think it's necessary.
charmanderp:
--- Quote from: pi on September 05, 2013, 12:52:58 pm ---I dunno, seems like an obligation of sorts. Like if I didn't answer a question I was tagged in (because I didn't have time, couldn't be bothered, didn't want to, etc. etc) then I'd be looking like a "bad" guy. Also, I'd be pretty annoyed if I got tagged in most UMAT or med posts (not like I don't get enough PMs right now haha), just as others might get annoyed if they were tagged repeatedly for <particular topic>.
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I guess it relies on people not extorting the system. Every other forum I've seen that uses it does so very well. Worthy of a trial at the very least.
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