These methods are also very useful, however, tags have been beneficial in many ways in other communities. Specifically, tagging could be useful for determining

These methods are also very useful, however, tags have been beneficial in many ways in other communities. Specifically, tagging could be useful for determining location, as seen recently, we now have hackful, an entire site just for the EU. We have potentially lost additional insight, thoughts and view points that could be very useful for the HN community. If tags were available, one could quickly sort for types/areas of posts/comments and allow experts or rookies in that area to interact. Similar to stackoverflow or reddit. It is a thought and suggestion to test.