Sunday, August 12, 2007

Week 6, Thing #13: Tagging, Folksonomies, & Technorati

Del.icio.us makes more sense to me than Rollyo.

I understand the utility of a web-based bookmarking tool for one's favorite web sites. Then the individual can enjoy online access to his/her Favorites from any computer connected to the Internet. In the case of Del.icio.us, I found it easier to navigate through the registration and usage procedures (as opposed to Rollyo).

Tagging, using suggested tags or creating your own, is an "open" classification system that allows users to group their favorite sites or blogs under a specific label or topic. Taking this concept a step further into the social realm ... you can access others' Favorites when you search with a particular tag in mind. Over time, you might find that you are consistently accessing, using/sharing sites posted by a particular individual with whom you share a common interest or goal. That name becomes familiar over time, and you come to know the nature of the sites associated with that name. Since Del.icio.us provides this sharing/social component within its working format, it is easily described as a "social bookmarking" web site.



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