Forum Tags - Why?

LLM
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edited November 2024 in General Chat #1

I note that for some reason I have now been tagged "Name Dropper". Frankly I find that offensive and derogatory. The accepted definition is:

"someone who mentions famous people or institutions to appear more important or to indicate an association with them. Name-dropping is usually regarded negatively and can be considered a breach of professional ethics."

I don't do that in general and I have certainly not done so on this forum. @Rowena perhaps you would like to explain.

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  • Takethedogalong
    Takethedogalong Forum Participant, Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 17,293
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    Haven’t got a clue how to tag anyone @LLM, or to check any kind of tags out. You might be better asking Rowena directly via contact in Community Guidelines rather than with a Discussion thread. 🤷‍♀️ I think I have seen a Tags box somewhere, but not sure where.

  • eribaMotters
    eribaMotters Club Member Posts: 1,222
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    I've just noticed I've also acquired the same tag. What is it all about and why?

    Colin

  • LLM
    LLM Forum Participant Posts: 1,570
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    I suspect that you are thinking old forum @Takethedogalong. I used the @ thing to attract her attention. On the 21st century forums I use that normally works well, but I confess I'm not sure it works on these 20th century type.

  • Takethedogalong
    Takethedogalong Forum Participant, Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 17,293
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    🤣🤣🤣 I have just realised what is going on, nothing sinister or nasty. It’s one of the badges that get attached to a contributor once they have performed so many actions. In this case it’s if you have used the @ feature to highlight someone to give a direct response. Photo below……

    @LLM so you are merely one of dozens who have used the tagging feature, not someone who has been singled out for an insult😁

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 23,331
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    It does work, LLM, and Rowena responds but usually we discuss forum issues in a thread in the CT section here -

    https://clubtogether.caravanclub.co.uk/discussion/409036/welcome-to-the-new-club-together-forum#latest

  • Rowena
    Rowena Administrator, Club Member, Staff Posts: 221 admin
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    Yes, it's basically a badge you get when you tag someone. We can review the badges in the future based on member's feedback.Hope this helps. 😀

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