Why Hashtags?

[Kingstepper]

I notice posters sometimes use hashtags in their posts.

I understand they have some use on twitter (although don't use it), but on here what are they for?

[Saint-Just]

To reply to a particular poster without quoting?

[Brian]

I notice posters sometimes use hashtags in their posts.

I understand they have some use on twitter (although don't use it), but on here what are they for?

I've never noticed that _ I will now that you have mentioned it

B

[jwg663]

If you're replying to a poster without quoting, you'd simply use '@', as in '@ Saint-Just: I believe you're mistaken'

I believe the hash-tags sometimes appear because of cut'n'paste (and lack of editing). They're meaningless on here.

[Kingstepper]

To reply to a particular poster without quoting?

Don't think so, it's in this thread http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-us-yer-clocks.

On reflection, think #backintheday just means "back in the day" TBH and it's how people post nowadays. Didn't want to side-track that thread by asking there!

[Saint-Just]

Quite possibly jwg. I have therefore fully demonstrated my expertise with Twitter

[PJ S]

^
It’s not just Twitter, but some forum software (not sure if latest vB version have it too) use the @‘member’s name’ as it generates a notification that they’ve been tagged/had a comment made.
Similarly the same happens if they quote your post.

[tiny73]

Hashtag<get with the program grandad>*

Actually a really good question, I thought it was just a twitterism that had become part of the language to express, well, something in place of proper English?



I can't even find the hashtag on my keyboard since it states that shift 3 is a hashtag but in fact that's a pound sign. Oh well, it's not like I'll be using hashtags anytime soon. Hashtag <old skool cool>. Ahem

[SteveR]

I thought on here it may be in response to a post number. I can't say I've noticed one on this forum though

Don't see the point unless it's functional such as on Twitter and now Facebook when used properly. Ideally for a sporting or news event so you can see what's going on within that subject.

It's painful to see it on Facebook where someone is posting a picture of their kid and it says #theygrowupsoquick #mybabyissobignow #proudmummy. bugger off. Sorry, #buggeroff

[davie0146]

#couldn'tgiveaf##k

What really annoys me is when people actually use it in sentences!!!

That and when people say "can I AXE you a question" it's ASK you moron.

almost home time Wibble Wibble.....

[kungfugerbil]

It's an affectation used by the young and the pretend-they-are-still-young. Often used for emphasis, effect or merely to confirm that I don't want to have a pint with the offender.

[PJ S]

Hashtag<get with the program grandad>*

I can't even find the hashtag on my keyboard since it states that shift 3 is a hashtag but in fact that's a pound sign. Oh well, it's not like I'll be using hashtags anytime soon. Hashtag <old skool cool>. Ahem

#learnhowtouseyourkeyboardson

Presuming you’re on a Mac, then it’s Alt+3 for the # symbol.

[tiny73]

#learnhowtouseyourkeyboardson

Presuming you’re on a Mac, then it’s Alt+3 for the # symbol.

nope, windows in work, mac at home .

#ipadiseasier

[VDG]

#pisstaking mostly ;)

[Velorum]

I do not understand any of this

Who are you people and what are you doing in the day room?

If your staying we could have a game of dominos I suppose

[Papa Hotel]

#oldpeople

[tiny73]

What happens if you hashtag a hashtag? Is it like Candyman and Bill Gates comes out of the mirror and kills you with C++

[Velorum]

The night staff are serving cocoa in the dining room - perhaps you could all go in there, I can barely hear the wireless. I do hope that Kenneth Williams is on Just A Minute tonight.

If its the price tag that is still attached to my new cardigan your on about then I can assure you that it doesn't bother me in the least.

[Kingstepper]

What happens if you hashtag a hashtag? Is it like Candyman and Bill Gates comes out of the mirror and kills you with C++

Like #hashtag?

[sammyl1000]

Phew, at least this thread wasn't about hang tags.

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[Velorum]

Phew, at least this thread wasn't about hang tags.

Or haemorrhoids

[pacifichrono]

What happens if you hashtag a hashtag? Is it like Candyman and Bill Gates comes out of the mirror and kills you with C++

I thought it was C+++?

Will this hash tag work on my DOS computer?

[AlphaOmega]

If I wanted to criticise the number of size 7 brogues for sale, I could write 'Here we go - another pair of small shoes on SC'. Or I could write #shoecorner

If I was a wee trendy young thing.

Edit: And not a grumpy old whatsit.

[tiny73]

Like #hashtag?

Are you still with us? #deathbybillionairenerd

[magirus]

There's only one hash worth bothering with in my world............. the corned beef type.......

[Neil.C]

There's only one hash worth bothering with in my world............. the corned beef type.......

Very sensible Bob, looks gorgeous too!