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Patrick Bass Submitted
May 26, 2026 10:15pm Reviewed
May 26, 2026 10:15pm Summary
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# Tags & Hashtags
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Tags are labels you attach to threads to categorize them by topic. Hashtags work the same way but are created inline by typing `#keyword` in your post content.
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Tags are labels you attach to threads to group them by topic. They work across forums, so a tag collects every thread on that topic no matter where it was posted. Tag pages are shown with a `#` in front of the name (for example, `#photography`), which is where the "hashtag" feel comes from.
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## Creating Tags
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## Adding Tags
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When composing a new thread, you can add tags in the **Tags** field below the title.
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When composing a new thread, add tags in the **Tags** field below the title.
- Start typing to search existing tags.
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- If no match is found, a new tag is created automatically (subject to your trust level — see below).
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- If no match is found, a new tag is created from what you typed.
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- A leading `#` is optional — type `#c64` or `c64`, you get the same tag.
- You can add up to 5 tags per thread.
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### Tag Creation Permissions
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| Trust Level | Can Create New Tags? |
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| New Member | No (can only use existing tags) |
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| Member | Yes |
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| Trusted | Yes |
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| Moderator / Admin | Yes (and can rename or merge tags) |
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Tags come from the Tags field. Typing `#word` in the body of a post does not create or attach a tag — use the Tags field.
## Browsing by Tag
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Click any tag on a thread to see all threads sharing that tag. You can also browse the full tag directory from the **Tags** page in the navigation menu.
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The tag directory shows:
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Click any tag on a thread to see every thread sharing that tag. You can also open the full tag directory from the **Tags** page in the navigation.
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- Tag name and description (if set by a moderator).
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- Number of threads using the tag.
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- Recent activity.
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The tag directory shows each tag's name, an optional description set by a moderator, and how many threads use it.
## Subscribing to Tags
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You can subscribe to tags to receive notifications when new threads are posted with that tag.
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1. Navigate to the tag page.
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2. Click the **Subscribe** bell icon.
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3. Choose your notification preference: **Every Post**, **Daily Digest**, or **Weekly Digest**.
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Subscribed tags also influence your personalized feed — content tagged with your subscriptions is boosted in the "For You" tab.
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Subscribe to a tag to keep up with new threads on that topic.
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## Hashtags in Post Content
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1. Open the tag page.
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2. Click **Subscribe**.
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3. New threads with that tag then show up in your feed.
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Type `#` followed by a keyword (no spaces) anywhere in your post to create an inline hashtag. For example, typing `#photography` links to the "photography" tag page and adds that tag to the thread if it is not already present.
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Unsubscribe from the same page at any time.
## Tag Moderation
Moderators and admins can:
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- **Rename** a tag (all existing uses are updated automatically).
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- **Merge** two tags into one (useful for consolidating duplicates like "photo" and "photography").
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- **Delete** a tag (removes the label from all threads; the threads themselves remain).
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- **Add descriptions** to tags to guide proper usage.
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- **Rename** a tag (every existing use updates automatically).
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- **Merge** two tags into one (handy for duplicates like "photo" and "photography").
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- **Delete** a tag (removes the label from all threads; the threads stay).
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- **Add a description** to guide how a tag is used.
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Tags & Hashtags
Tags are labels you attach to threads to categorize them by topic. Hashtags work the same way but are created inline by typing #keyword in your post content.
Creating Tags
When composing a new thread, you can add tags in the Tags field below the title.
- Start typing to search existing tags.
- If no match is found, a new tag is created automatically (subject to your trust level — see below).
- You can add up to 5 tags per thread.
Tag Creation Permissions
| Trust Level | Can Create New Tags? |
|---|---|
| New Member | No (can only use existing tags) |
| Member | Yes |
| Trusted | Yes |
| Moderator / Admin | Yes (and can rename or merge tags) |
Browsing by Tag
Click any tag on a thread to see all threads sharing that tag. You can also browse the full tag directory from the Tags page in the navigation menu.
The tag directory shows:
- Tag name and description (if set by a moderator).
- Number of threads using the tag.
- Recent activity.
Subscribing to Tags
You can subscribe to tags to receive notifications when new threads are posted with that tag.
- Navigate to the tag page.
- Click the Subscribe bell icon.
- Choose your notification preference: Every Post, Daily Digest, or Weekly Digest.
Subscribed tags also influence your personalized feed — content tagged with your subscriptions is boosted in the "For You" tab.
Hashtags in Post Content
Type # followed by a keyword (no spaces) anywhere in your post to create an inline hashtag. For example, typing #photography links to the "photography" tag page and adds that tag to the thread if it is not already present.
Tag Moderation
Moderators and admins can:
- Rename a tag (all existing uses are updated automatically).
- Merge two tags into one (useful for consolidating duplicates like "photo" and "photography").
- Delete a tag (removes the label from all threads; the threads themselves remain).
- Add descriptions to tags to guide proper usage.
# Tags & Hashtags Tags are labels you attach to threads to categorize them by topic. Hashtags work the same way but are created inline by typing `#keyword` in your post content. ## Creating Tags When composing a new thread, you can add tags in the **Tags** field below the title. - Start typing to search existing tags. - If no match is found, a new tag is created automatically (subject to your trust level — see below). - You can add up to 5 tags per thread. ### Tag Creation Permissions | Trust Level | Can Create New Tags? | |-------------|---------------------| | New Member | No (can only use existing tags) | | Member | Yes | | Trusted | Yes | | Moderator / Admin | Yes (and can rename or merge tags) | ## Browsing by Tag Click any tag on a thread to see all threads sharing that tag. You can also browse the full tag directory from the **Tags** page in the navigation menu. The tag directory shows: - Tag name and description (if set by a moderator). - Number of threads using the tag. - Recent activity. ## Subscribing to Tags You can subscribe to tags to receive notifications when new threads are posted with that tag. 1. Navigate to the tag page. 2. Click the **Subscribe** bell icon. 3. Choose your notification preference: **Every Post**, **Daily Digest**, or **Weekly Digest**. Subscribed tags also influence your personalized feed — content tagged with your subscriptions is boosted in the "For You" tab. ## Hashtags in Post Content Type `#` followed by a keyword (no spaces) anywhere in your post to create an inline hashtag. For example, typing `#photography` links to the "photography" tag page and adds that tag to the thread if it is not already present. ## Tag Moderation Moderators and admins can: - **Rename** a tag (all existing uses are updated automatically). - **Merge** two tags into one (useful for consolidating duplicates like "photo" and "photography"). - **Delete** a tag (removes the label from all threads; the threads themselves remain). - **Add descriptions** to tags to guide proper usage.
