[Tagging] Use of the name=* on features internal to named areas

[Stefan Tauner]

On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:50:27 -0500
"Brian M. Sperlongano" <zelonewolf at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would recommend adding a paragraph to that article that reads something
> like:
> 
> Do not construct names for features by combining the name of an enclosing
> feature with a description.  For example, an unnamed fountain in XYZ Park
> should not be tagged with 'name=XYZ Park Fountain'.  Internal features to a
> named area should only be tagged with a name when there is some verifiable
> indication (such as signage) of the feature's name independent of the
> enclosing area.  When the internal feature is named, it should still not be
> combined with the enclosing area's name.  A feature named 'Smith Fountain'
> within 'XYZ Park' should be tagged 'name=Smith Fountain' but not 'name=XYZ
> Park Smith Fountain'.
> 
> Is that an accurate description of our customs and conventions for name=*
> tags?

I am in favor of any measure to reduce the misuse of the name key and
have no objection to your suggestion. Thank you.

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Kind regards/Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Stefan Tauner