[Tagging] Main Distribution Frame added to man_made template

[François Lacombe]

Hi

I've recently noticed that man_made=MDF has been added to man_made template
on Map Features page.
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Template:Map_Features:man_made

This key's page say this tag status is De Facto.
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:man_made%3DMDF

I strongly discourage the use of MDF as a man_made feature since it's only
a functional component of a telco central office.
According to picture, it's usually a large metal grid where public copper
landlines are connected to equipments which provide services.
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/File:Hvt-ports.jpg

Mappers won't be able to see MDFs unless they get in central offices
building which may be difficult.


I suggest to don't add such tags to Map Feature prior to deeply refine
telecom tagging scheme.


All the best



*François Lacombe*

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