Is there a reason for the limitation of 5 tags?








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  • I think this idea may be localized to the sites where computer/programming languages/environments are much of what tags are used for. Questions about more than 5 languages are probably too broad. On softer sites that doesn't necessarily hold, eg. cooking could easily have a question which isn't too broad about safety issues with different substitutions for [salt]() in a [meat]() [sauce]() for [pasta](). (So many tags I can't even include all the links!) – Double AA Jan 29 '16 at 5:51


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  • And some people don't. – dtech Apr 25 '17 at 17:55


  • Yeah, I don't see this actually working unless there is a set baseline for intelligence, and there ain't no such thing. Limiting the choice to 5 by no means ensures they'd be the 5 most appropriate. And then again, without being careless about tags, I've found myself limited by the number on several occasions, so having to compromise and give up on a flag only compromises the exposure and helpfulness of the question and potential answer. One size does not fit all... ever... – dtech Apr 25 '17 at 17:55

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