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Where should I discuss "tagging" in websites?
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this post was submitted on 19 Jan 2024
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Structurally the idea has some merit. I think the challenge that you will encounter especially in a federated environment is gaining agreement on how to fill that structure and the hierarchy that you're implying and demonstrating. Using the pug example, you'll likely find very little argument on a good hierarchy, but using a more contentious example, let's say gender, how will you gain agreement across instances on what the hierarchy within the data should represent?
That is more of an argument involving the implementation of tags in general within the federation. But to answer your question:
Let's say a group of people were to make a post on Mastodon with the tag #girls_night. How will all instances agree on the tag being correct?
The simple answer is they won't. If a tag is contentious, it will be like any other drama between instances.
It's the same for implementing tag hierarchy. Let's say there is a default setup. Then if a tag or a tree of tags is contentious, each instance can include or exclude as they see fit.
Ok I got ya. Doesn't that then limit the effective use of the hierarchy to the instance you're on and the hierarchy you're familiar with? In that the further removed you are from your home instance's hierarchy the less likely things will match up. So ultimately searches loose effectiveness I think?
Anyhow like someone else said, not trying to disparage the idea - it's interesting and I'm enjoying the various input and thoughts folks are bringing.