[OSM-newbies] Any purpose for both an closed way, and a separate node in the centre?

[Dave F.]

  On 07/08/2010 10:56, Pieren wrote:
> On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Andrew Harvey 
> <andrew.harvey4 at gmail.com <mailto:andrew.harvey4 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     It would make more sense to remove the single node, and just name
>     the way.
>
>
> yes
>
>     I would have thought
>     that in the long run, the closed way is better than the single node,
>     which is just a compromise until someone has more time to trace out
>     the whole area.
>
>
> yes

Although I agree that is the correct way, one disadvantage of it is that 
if you have an L shaped area the label doesn't display within the 
boundaries.
I realise this is a problem for the renderers to solve, but I think it 
should be noted.

Cheers
Dave F.

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