What does the Term "Hash Tag mean?

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  • bandgirl
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    edited September 2016 #32

    By the way, I never use hashtags on Twitter or Instagram.  Why on earth would I want people I've never heard of from across the globe to see my posts by searching on a hashtag? Having said that, these sites will still group your posts in search results regardless Frown

  • JayEss
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    edited September 2016 #33

    So we got there Laughing

    One thing is sure - if the older generation start using it in conversation it will soon stop being used

    #embracethehashtag 

  • DSB
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    edited September 2016 #34

    The # sign is a 'sharp' in music.  It was a sharp centuries before it was a hashtag.  Ask any musician.....

    David 

  • IanH
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    edited September 2016 #35

    Brian......6 Music is a digital station, not available on FM.....so you need a DAB radio.

  • Riba
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    edited September 2016 #36

    Brian......6 Music is a digital station, not available on FM.....so you need a DAB radio.

    I think TF may find it hard to pick up 6 music on his "cats whisker" receiver Wink

  • IanH
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    edited September 2016 #37

    Now, now! Smile

  • redface
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    edited September 2016 #38

    Oi Riba - don't knock it - they still work. but are just not too good at picking up Radio Luxembourg. I haven't heard that station on my set for quite a whiile now.Laughing

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited September 2016 #39

    half wower = 1/2 hour of wasted time listening to Sarah Cox's terrible choice in music (hate it when she is on Radio 2)

    serious jockin' (no 'g') = another waste of 1/2 hour of time listening to Steve Wright's choice of music.  Actually stands for serious disc jockying (DJ) - a half hour of specially selected music in preparation for the weekend

    Much as I like Radio 2 I can't stand either of these two items and usually switch over at this point.    I do however love the All Request Friday with Simon Mayo

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2016 #40

    Now I'm really glad you ask the question, TF. I'm just a baffled as ever though!!Wink

  • briantimber
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    edited September 2016 #41

    half wower = 1/2 hour of wasted time listening to Sarah Cox's terrible choice in music (hate it when she is on Radio 2)

    serious jockin' (no 'g') = another waste of 1/2 hour of time listening to Steve Wright's choice of music.  Actually stands for serious disc jockying (DJ) - a half hour of specially selected music in preparation for the weekend

    Much as I like Radio 2 I can't stand either of these two items and usually switch over at this point.    I do however love the All Request Friday with Simon Mayo

    My sentiments entirely Moonstone, though S Cox isn't quite as irritating as the person she stands in for.Yell

    #fedupradiotwolistener.......Cool

  • briantimber
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    edited September 2016 #42

    Now I'm really glad you ask the question, TF. I'm just a baffled as ever though!!Wink

    You are not alone nellie.....Embarassed

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2016 #43

    The # sign is a 'sharp' in music.  It was a sharp centuries before it was a hashtag.  Ask any musician.....

    David 

    Similar only but not the same.  Sharp has two vertical lines, and the other two are inclined upwards to the right so that they show up against the horozontal lines of the staff.

    Octothorpe (or hash) has two horizontals and inclined verticals.

  • JCB4X4
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    edited September 2016 #44

    The # sign is a 'sharp' in music.  It was a sharp centuries before it was a hashtag.  Ask any musician.....

    David 

    Similar only but not the same.  Sharp has two vertical lines, and the other two are inclined upwards to the right so that they show up against the horozontal lines of the staff.

    Octothorpe (or hash) has two horizontals and inclined verticals.

    exactly so.

  • byron
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    edited September 2016 #45

    Brian......6 Music is a digital station, not available on FM.....so you need a DAB radio.

    Or one of those computer thingys

  • byron
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    edited September 2016 #46

    Or Freeview / satellite TV

  • tigerfish
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    edited September 2016 #47

    Thanks Byron, I wondered why I couldn't find it on my steam driven radio.  I guess it will have to be heart FM or Classic FM

    TF

  • Mitsi Fendt
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    edited September 2016 #48

    We used to manage very well without hashtags and IT. 

    Using hashtags is not compulsory and IT can be avoided. My MIL manages very well without both. 

    Language evolves all the time. When hashtag becomes 'old hat' there will be something else. The world won't stop turning 

    Obviously not everyone shares my sense of humour. If I didn't embrace technology I would hardly be posting on here!!!Laughing

  • brue
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    edited September 2016 #49

    Are we embracing technology on here ? I thought we were propping it up and finding ways to keep the elastic bands working, please do not adjust your set.....Laughing

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