What does Tag Canonization mean?

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What does Tag Canonization mean?

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1lemontwist
Dec 22, 2018, 4:44 pm

I see that there's a helper badge for Tag Canonization. What does that mean, exactly?

2bluepiano
Dec 22, 2018, 6:09 pm

Well, like duh--the badges are awarded to members who can attest to miracles wrought by the use of a beatified tag that has now scaled the pinnacle of sanctity.

3lemontwist
Dec 22, 2018, 7:54 pm

I am not worthy... :-D

4Petroglyph
Edited: Dec 22, 2018, 8:01 pm

From the wiki on tag combining:
The intention of the feature added to change the canonical form of a tag is that it be used only in cases where the most common or currently winning form is manifestly incorrect or not in English. It should therefore not be used for things like upper/lower-case preferences or other personal preferences that might result in edit wars.
A badge is handed out for helping out with these (bronze at 5 items, silver at 50, gold at 100).

5krazy4katz
Edited: Dec 22, 2018, 9:57 pm

Shouldn't that be Tag Canonicalization? Or are we making holy tags?

6rosalita
Dec 23, 2018, 9:22 pm

Well, if the tags aren't holy how do you expect me to tie them to the gift boxes?

7krazy4katz
Dec 24, 2018, 1:05 am

>6 rosalita: OK. Fair point. 😊

8bluepiano
Dec 24, 2018, 6:34 am

>6 rosalita: If the boxes need holy tags, I'm guessing they're full of exotic scents you'll be giving to a baby in a cow shed.