[Talk-GB] Absence of signs (was: Re: Using statutory 'list of streets' for mapping)

[Andy Townsend]

On 04/08/2021 11:17, Paul Berry wrote:
> ... As such I would cross-reference with other signs on the ground, 
> including the /absence/ of signs you'd expect to be there,

+1 to that.

/me climbs back on hobby-horse again

I'd also suggest tagging the _absence_ of a sign for a road name or road 
ref.  If you're trying to use OSM for navigation, being told that you 
need to turn right onto "Futtock's End" is no use whatsoever if that 
name is does not exist on the ground.

Personally I'd prefer "name:signed=no" over "unsigned=yes" as the latter 
doesn't say what is unsigned (there are 622 ref:signed=no in OSM 
worldwide).  Taginfo also has 4869 name:signed=no and 2166 unsigned=yes .

Best Regards,

Andy


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