Are Singular Tags More-Popular than Plural Tags?

@mythociate (21432)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
February 24, 2013 9:12am CST
I'm wondering; How can we decide between using a word for one thing or for more-than-one thing when writing the tags for discussions? (Yes, we could write 'both'; but wouldn't that start to look like "keyword-stuffing")? I think--case-by-case--we ought to choose whichever form we think is most-'talked about'; what do you think?
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@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
24 Feb 13
I personally do not write tags my discussions do not know why I find it easier. everything becomes faster and so did I enjoy. nice day!
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
24 Feb 13
Tag are for helping others find discussion-topics.
@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
24 Feb 13
I usually use tags only when I begin discussions and not when I am responding. I usually give a tag which gives a gist of my discussion
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@AJ1952Chats (2332)
• Anderson, Indiana
24 Feb 13
I generally go with the singular form--especially, when the only difference is the addition of an "s" to the end. (example: "duck" and "ducks" -- and "duck" would also, likely, work for someone wanting to find something about a "duckling" or "ducklings") Now, if the plural would involve more of a change, I might wrote both "lady" and "ladies" (for example). Even then, I don't always use both the singular or plural. Just pick the one that would be the best one used as a keyword for what I'm writing.
• China
25 Feb 13
As for me,I seldom use the tags when I start a discussion,firstly it will save my time and secondly I do not see its good use,I still keep my point that a good discussion is base on its content,but I have to admit that sometimes good tags will make your discussion more attractive.
@gary23 (425)
• India
24 Feb 13
I think this completely depends on the discussion. I usually prefer singular tags. I don't use tags that often though.
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@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
24 Feb 13
I search for singular words when i type in search boxe. Does that help? I tag singular too.
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
24 Feb 13
Yes. I look for singular people too I mean ... uh ... Yeah, just like you said
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
25 Feb 13
• Penrith, Australia
25 Feb 13
LOL!!
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
I often use singular tags, but most of the time i would find my self using singular tags too if i find it more descriptive of my discussion. =) I would tag my discussion, but often do not tag other's discussion except if i come across something that is not tagged and i have a lot of time to spare. :D
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
24 Feb 13
Preferably, I use tags the refer to the gist of the discussion, or chose one of the appropriate tags that are optional on the OP's post. I find it then links me to similar discussions/and to not duplicate!