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I just noticed that the tags don't allow the ampersand. This leaves the tag D&D4 as dd4. What should we label D&D as?

  • dand
  • dungeons-and-dragons
  • d-and-d
  • Your suggestion here!

Edit: In response to Robert's answer we would obviously convert the version tags to the same format.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Doing markup like && and \& doesn't work. Is there a meta-tagging discussion somewhere that tells how to put amps in a tag? \$\endgroup\$
    – Ron
    Aug 19, 2010 at 21:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ I found the answer. See the comments in Erik's answer. \$\endgroup\$
    – Ron
    Aug 19, 2010 at 21:43
  • \$\begingroup\$ the original question created a [dd] tag that was edited away. [dd] is now floating, questionless, on meta.rpg... \$\endgroup\$
    – yhw42
    Aug 19, 2010 at 23:30
  • \$\begingroup\$ dd4.0, dd3.0, d3.5, etc works for me. \$\endgroup\$
    – RS Conley
    Aug 20, 2010 at 3:24

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DnD perhaps?

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  • \$\begingroup\$ And use DnD4, DnD3.5, etc. for things that are specific to each version. \$\endgroup\$
    – yhw42
    Aug 19, 2010 at 20:56
  • \$\begingroup\$ I like the [DnD] option. It's easier than [D-and-D] and clearer than [dd]. Special characters (&, !, #, /) are barred from titles and tags because they can't be put into a URL. The system dynamically builds URLs based on what you are trying to do. For instance, check out the URL when you click on a tag... \$\endgroup\$
    – Ron
    Aug 19, 2010 at 21:42
  • \$\begingroup\$ +1 on DnD, instead of DD. It seems more natural, as when one says "D&D", it's pronounced "DnD". \$\endgroup\$
    – adamjford
    Aug 20, 2010 at 0:27
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    \$\begingroup\$ Except that tags don't display capitalized. Is [dnd] as nice/clear? \$\endgroup\$
    – Robert Cartaino
    Aug 20, 2010 at 3:26
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    \$\begingroup\$ I'd prefer DnD myself. Why don't we just see what rises to the top and then promote that? DD now makes me think of bras thanks to @Richard! \$\endgroup\$
    – Iain M Norman
    Aug 20, 2010 at 14:21
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    \$\begingroup\$ Since tags are always lowercased, [dnd] makes me think of "Do Not Disturb" right away no matter what context it's used in. It's also not as discoverable to new users since [d&d] will autocomplete to [dd] when they're asking questions. \$\endgroup\$
    – Agent_9191
    Aug 21, 2010 at 3:38
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    \$\begingroup\$ Aha. I think the autocomplete issue is the clincher for me. I don't mind [dnd], but if a new user will get [dd] when they type [d&d], that's going to be easier for them. \$\endgroup\$
    – Bryant
    Aug 23, 2010 at 18:36
  • \$\begingroup\$ This answer seems to be the will of the people we will proceed down this path. \$\endgroup\$
    – C. Ross
    Sep 9, 2010 at 17:12
  • \$\begingroup\$ We could always create a [dd-perhaps-you-meant-dnd-instead] tag. \$\endgroup\$
    – kodi
    Sep 9, 2010 at 19:01
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I already see a lot of version-specific questions tagged [dd3.5] [dd4.0], etc.

So to stay consistent, I would suggesting sticking to [dd], in the generic case.

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    \$\begingroup\$ I like the way it is currently. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jack C Buel
    Aug 19, 2010 at 20:45
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    \$\begingroup\$ This is working quite well. Haven't seen much\any mis-tagging issues. \$\endgroup\$
    – Präriewolf
    Aug 19, 2010 at 20:46
  • \$\begingroup\$ While it is working quite well, it can be easily changed (moderator retagging tools). Still makes sense to wait and see I think. \$\endgroup\$
    – C. Ross
    Aug 25, 2010 at 15:11
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dd odd add1 add2 dd3e dd4e holmes ddbx ddbemci

those should cover the major variants.

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I actually am OK with dd -- does it conflict with anything?

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    \$\begingroup\$ It makes me think of a bra size more than an RPG. \$\endgroup\$
    – LeguRi
    Aug 19, 2010 at 20:33
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Richard Thank you for firmly corrupting that tag for me. \$\endgroup\$
    – C. Ross
    Aug 19, 2010 at 22:14
  • \$\begingroup\$ Despite certain unfounded chat accusations, I have not ever edited [dnd] to [dd]! I don't think I have, anyhow. My personal crusade is [dm] -> [gm]. ;) \$\endgroup\$
    – Bryant
    Sep 6, 2010 at 17:08
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I recommend using full names when possible for search purposes.

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It's probably too late since the dd, dd3.0 etc. tags are well ensconced. However, I still think dnd, dnd3.0 etc. are better.

As a data point, #dnd is the well-known hash-tag for D&D discussion on Twitter. It does occasionally have comical overlap with the Do Not Disturb people, though. =D

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