[Talk-GB] Stupid tags

[Ed Avis]

Dave F. <davefox at ...> writes:

>['historical' tag]

>>It doesn't describe a physical feature, more a point of interest. And 
>>POIs are by their nature subjective.
> 
>Which is why it shouldn't be used as a primary & solitary key tag (if at 
>all). Unfortunately, it appears that is what's occurring.
>The physicality of an entity should get priority.

Ah yes I see what you mean.  Although even then, you can imagine historical
points of interest such as the site of old battles (shown on OS maps, so there
is precedent) or the sinking of the Titanic, which have no physical existence.
There (and only there) the historical tag could be primary.

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Ed Avis <eda at waniasset.com>