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

[Stefan Tauner]

On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:51:45 -0800
Joseph Eisenberg <joseph.eisenberg at gmail.com> wrote:

> > RE: "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."
> 
> Signage is not required for a toponym to exist. Most natural features, like
> woods, wetlands, lakes, do not have signs with their names. In many
> countries with weaker governments or lower literacy levels, the names of
> hamlets and streets will not be written down, but can be verified by
> asking the local people. Similarly it is acceptable to add the
> commonly-used name for a fountain in a university if that name is known
> widely, even if there is no sign. So I would suggest shortening this
> suggestion and focusing on the existence of a specific "commonly-used local
> name".

We can discuss about a better wording but "verifiable indication" does
include local knowledge IMHO and the "signage" is just an example here.

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Kind regards/Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Stefan Tauner