Hashtag

Tue 18 Feb 2014

''Using hashtags allows you to conveniently describe the specific reason for a rating. For instance, if you are rating a site which you believe falls under the “scam” category, in your comment you can use a hashtag to describe the type of scam...'' read the introductory Blog post.

Join in the forum discussion: Hashtags.

To include a hashtag into a comment, simply start with the number sign: &#35;

followed by your descriptive tag.

To include multiple &#35;hashtags leave a space between them: "&#35;hash1 &#35;hash2"

Or more preferably, place them on separate lines. &#35;hash1

&#35;hash2

When a hashtag exists in a comment, it is automatically linked as a search function that when clicked will display all results for that tag. https://www.mywot.com/search/hashtag?query=&#35;hashtag

Positive rating comment
To further expand on your good rating, you may want to add these hashtags in your comment.
 * &#35;useful
 * The site is able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.
 * &#35;informative
 * The site provides useful or interesting information.
 * &#35;entertaining
 * The site provides amusement or enjoyment.
 * &#35;HappyCustomer | &#35;GoodCustomerExperience
 * You have favorable experience with the goods and/or services supplied by the site.
 * See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_experience
 * &#35;recommend
 * You would share the site with others such as family, friends, or co-workers.

Software

 * &#35;CareWare
 * Software licensed in a way that benefits a charity.
 * See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodware
 * &#35;FreeWare
 * software that is available free of charge.
 * See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware
 * &#35;GoodWare
 * The software offered is good for a particular purpose and is free of: Malware, Adware, Spyware.
 * &#35;ShareWare
 * Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
 * See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareware
 * &#35;TrialWare | &#35;DemoWare
 * Software which is limited in it's term of use until registration or subscription is paid.
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trialware

Neutral rating comment

 * &#35;useless
 * No value, or having no beneficial use; futile or ineffective.

Negative rating comment
It is a good practice to point to some proof or evidence in the comment text alongside a &#35;hashtag for verification. Here are some suggested hashtags with validating links:

Scam

 * &#35;smsscam
 * http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/SMSCompetitionTriviaScams
 * &#35;workathomescam
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work-at-home_scheme
 * &#35;getrichquick
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get-rich-quick_scheme
 * &#35;ponzi
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi_scheme
 * &#35;pyramidscam
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_scheme
 * &#35;counterfeit
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterfeit
 * &#35;pharma
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterfeit_medications
 * &#35;piracy | &#35;copyrightinfringement
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_infringement
 * &#35;surveyscam
 * http://www.scambusters.org/onlinesurveys2.html
 * &#35;trademarkregistryscam | ;&#35;domainscam
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_scams
 * &#35;weightlossscam
 * http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/WeightLossScams

Malware

 * &#35;compromised
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_%28computing%29
 * &#35;botnet
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet
 * &#35;ddos
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack
 * &#35;exploit
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploit_%28computer_security%29
 * &#35;rootkit
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rootkit
 * &#35;virus
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus
 * &#35;worm
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_worm

Phishing

 * &#35;419scam
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/419_scams
 * &#35;crimeware
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimeware
 * &#35;spyware
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware

Spam

 * &#35;spam
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_%28electronic%29
 * &#35;spamvertised
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamvertising

Privacy concerns

 * &#35;adware
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware
 * &#35;eavesdrop
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eavesdropping

PUP / PUA

 * &#35;PUP | &#35;PUA
 * Potentially unwanted program / application
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_unwanted_program

Browser

 * &#35;toolbar | &#35;searchtoolbar
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browser_toolbar