Hi Cosette,
I understand from our conversation that there is 100 pre-selected tags/catagories for the new on line network. Can you tell us what these will be?
And will members of the new private groups will be able to find their other members posts in a profile type page from within the group similar to the main network. Currently and in the original forum they could not.
Louise
Thanks Cosette -that sounds great. Being able to search for key words is even better than tagging.
The new feedback area sounds good too. So looking forward to the big improvements.
These changes might get me (and other members) back into the forum! Good work BCNA
Hi Alison. The new platform has a powerful search function that works beautifully. It picks up words in both the subjects and the body of the message. You can search discussions, comments and/or groups.
Member can't create their own tags. They can only choose from the list. Members can suggest tags (there's a new area for member ideas, feedback, etc.) and we will consider it.
As an aside, members and Groups can link to search results. For example:
Wow - you girls at BCNA sure have your work cut out sorting through the posts for tags!
I know I've found the tags invaluable when looking for specific information, so whilst I understand that you'll pre-set tags for us to choose from when writing a post, how easy will it be for us to add new tags and how will you approve them?
For example, when I was investigating whether breast reconstruction was for me or not, I searched for specific tags such as "Air expander" and "DIEP". I can't tell you how wonderful it was to find specific posts that related to what I was looking for, and I was able to obtain one-to-one support from wonderful women in the Online community. Will women reaching out for support still be able to find information in this way?
Thanks for helping me out on this question and for your great work - I can't wait for the new site to be up and running.
Alison
"...I think people just made some up because you couldn't previously post without a tag."
Yes, this has been the case judging from tags such as
:-)
Well there's a nice profile, I bet she's really nice LOL.
Fantastic to be able to see our old discussions etc. I really like that.
I agree there are many tags that weren't useful and to be honest I think people just made some up because you couldn't previously post without a tag.
i guess once we are up and running you will have an idea of what's working and what we may also need as a new tag and go from there. It's good it can be added to.
Paula :)
Wow!!! Huge job, and I am the queen of tagging so feel your pain ;)
Good luck
Paula
I think the tag selection is a great idea. It will really help when searchibg also.
Sounds like a big job.
Sounds feasible then that there could be a set group of tags relevant for a private group. Given there is only three groups perhaps you will give this some consideration.
If non members spot a tag of interest it might also be a way to help people find groups of interest to them as well.
Happy tagging, it will keep you out of trouble for the next few months
Louie :)
Hi Cosette, this is absolutely awesome. And it looks like it will retro fit to past posts so finally we will be able to see what we have posted. This is also great because we can see posts by someone of interest in one space. Great.
