Thing #13 Tagging

I have used tagging with Library Thing; it is an interesting technique that I am still trying to decide whether or not is practical. Being an archivist first and librarian second I do like organization: the everything in its place and a place for everything mentality. Tagging may complement an individual's idiosyncrasies; however the masses as a whole will most likely be confused trying to make sense of tags used by others. I do not beleive tagging belongs in the library or the archives world. We need set standards such as subject headings and should discourage the use of tags. My two cents!