Understanding Categories and Tags
Categories
Categories are used to group topics that are clearly distinct from others. They help in organising discussions based on broad themes or areas. For example:
- Queensland Category: All topics related to transport in Queensland should go here.
- Greater Brisbane Subcategory: For topics specific to the Greater Brisbane region within Queensland, use this subcategory.
Using categories ensures that discussions are easy to find and follow for members interested in specific areas.
Tags
Tags are used to organize posts with similar content across multiple categories. Tags make it easier to search for specific topics and allow for more granular categorization. For example:
- If you’re talking about trains, tag your post with heavy-rail. This allows users to find all content related to heavy rail.
- You can use multiple tags for a single topic. For instance, if you’re discussing modal transfer between rail and buses, tag your post with both heavy-rail and buses.
Example Use Case
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Category: Queensland
- Subcategory: Greater Brisbane
- Post: Discussion on Brisbane’s new train line
- Tags: heavy-rail, new-line
- Subcategory: Greater Brisbane
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Category: Infrastructure
- Post: Integrating bus and train schedules
- Tags: heavy-rail, buses, schedules
Summary
- Categories: Use for broad, distinct topics.
- Tags: Use for specific topics that might span multiple categories.