Folksonomy and tagging!

What is 'folksonomy'?? According to Wikipedia, folksonomy is:

 

Ultimately, folksonomy is just part of a larger idea: tagging. The internet is an information overload. You can find information on absolutely anything! Ex:

How to take the door off of a '92 Honda?

What is ALES 204?

What do The Beatles songs really mean?

Why do chickens crow?

Who designed the lastest Versace pattern?

Etc, etc, etc....

But how do you find the information you want in such a large pool of knowledge? How do you find the right picture for your portfolio? TAGGING.

Tagging allows for things to be categorized and organized so that it can be found easier. It makes the internet simpler. The more specific the tag the better. According to our lecture, tagging is dynamic, offers serendipity, reflects changing ideas and changes communication. This method of sorting makes it easier for the user to find/use the information. Tagging is a very important asset to the use of internet.