How to use mentions, hashtags and references

How to

1. Type @ and part of a name to select a person.
2. Type # followed by a topic to create a searchable hashtag.
3. Use the reference tool to find a movie, show or person in the catalog.
4. When available, use List to attach a list to the post.

Rules and what happens next

• Select the @ search result to associate the right person, especially with similar names. A mention may generate a Ping; it does not grant access to private content.
• Hashtags group text by topic. Catalog references open the selected movie, show or person, while an ordinary link leads to the pasted address.
• Mentioning @bix in a new post requests the assistant, subject to access and usage rules. Do not add private data to the question’s context.

Common problems

• Wrong person: check handle and photo and select again before sending.
• Reference does not open the expected work: review type and year. A hashtag containing a work’s name is not a Catalog reference.