Forbidden tags (or, nothing shall come of nothing)

Thread starter tiny-tim
Start date Dec 18, 2008

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The attempt to add the tag "nothing" to a thread about nothing was refused due to its classification as an overly common word. The rationale behind this restriction is that common words are frequently used and do not provide meaningful context about the content. Consequently, ignoring such tags helps maintain content relevance and clarity. The discussion highlights the paradox of the term "nothing" being deemed too common despite its philosophical implications. Ultimately, the refusal underscores a broader guideline on tag usage to enhance content categorization.

Dec 18, 2008

tiny-tim

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I tried to add the tag "nothing" to a thread about nothing, and got a refusal:

Tags cannot be overly common words (nothing).

What's so common about "nothing"?

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Dec 18, 2008

Borek

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Nothing.

OK, more seriously. Common words are probably selected due to the frequency with which they are used. The more frequent the word, the less it says about the content, thus ignoring it won't hurt.

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