Freetext Synonyms and other subjects

1. Freetext Synonyms and other subjects

   #1

   Do we have a preferred means for dealing with synonyms?
   
   Eg. Treeman and Treant.  Should we use both on the same sub, or pick the most likely of the two to be used?
   
   I really am trying to eliminate single-entry freetexts where-ever possible.
   
   Thoughts

2. Re: Freetext Synonyms and other subjects

   #2

   If a single entry freetext is a good descriptor, I am fine with it. The purpose of freetext is to use them.
   
   However, plurals, duplicates, misspellings and such that you are finding need to be purged.
   
   I am a bit torn with the example as I think of Treant as a race. Would that evil stump that somebody wrote fit under Treant or Treeman? Sentient Tree? Just plain Tree?
   
   Nope, still don't have an answer for you.

3. Re: Freetext Synonyms and other subjects

   #3

   Yes, we have a preferred way to deal with freetexts - and it is endless discussions. :)
   
   I'd guess you should go with the size of the problem - if there's just the two pieces, you might solve it then and there; or you could consult the authors if they are active. Or you can ask here and see if you get a clear answer. ;)
   
   And if there is a really big head-scratcher affecting the preferences of many, you can always make a public poll (I started some back in the day on Science Fiction vs. Sci-Fi... that one was actually meaningful).
   
   Big thanks for caring! Freetexts need the occasional cleaning!
   
   
   (Oh, and: Treant sounds better to me. Both are fine.)

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