Which of the following are true about a folksonomy?

A. It is a user-generated classification.

B. It is an activity of collaborative categorization.

C. It has precision in language and syndetic structure.

D. It reflects general populace's language and needs.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below 

The Correct answer is A, B and D only

Key Points

• Folksonomy is a user-generated classification system where end users apply public tags to online items, making them more easily retrievable.
• Coined by Thomas Vander Wal in 2004, folksonomy is also known as collaborative tagging, social classification, social indexing, and social tagging.
• Social tagging involves applying tags in an open online environment where users can access each other's tags.
• Collaborative tagging, or group tagging, is performed by a group of users.
• Fundamentally, folksonomies consist of three elements:
  • users,
  • tags, and
  • resources.
• Vander Wal distinguishes between two types of folksonomies: broad and narrow.
• In a broad folksonomy, multiple users can assign the same tag to an item, providing insights into popular tags.
• Conversely, a narrow folksonomy occurs when users, often fewer in number and possibly including the item's creator, assign unique tags to an item, with each tag used only once.
• The tags used in folksonomies often reflect the language and needs of the general populace, making it a dynamic and flexible system.
• Both broad and narrow folksonomies enhance content searchability by associating words or phrases with an object.