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when you say tag in posts, do you mean the same as 1 of the 5 allowed tags, or just another identifier in the posts in addition to the main tag?

Yes. It's the same thing if you hash-tag in the body of the post; it counts as one of your 5. You can yest this by adding 5 tags in the tag field at the bottom and also include a hashtag in the post. It'll be rejected saying you've used 6 tags.

Thanks, I actually know this. I thought you were suggesting another identifier in the post or title sans hashtag.

thanks. will do a follow-up post with the way forward based on the suggestions. just follow me for now.

Already am... 👍