diff --git a/boards/models.py b/boards/models.py
--- a/boards/models.py
+++ b/boards/models.py
@@ -308,6 +308,9 @@ class User(models.Model):
     def is_moderator(self):
         return RANK_MODERATOR >= self.rank
 
+    def get_sorted_fav_tags(self):
+        return self.fav_tags.order_by('name')
+
     def __unicode__(self):
         return self.user_id + '(' + self.rank + ')'
 
diff --git a/boards/views.py b/boards/views.py
--- a/boards/views.py
+++ b/boards/views.py
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ def _init_default_context(request):
 
     user = _get_user(request)
     context['user'] = user
-    context['tags'] = sorted(user.fav_tags.all(), key=lambda tag: tag.name)
+    context['tags'] = user.get_sorted_fav_tags()
     context['theme'] = _get_theme(request, user)
 
     return context