[OSM-talk] Suggestion: fallback tag

[Dave F.]

Steve Bennett wrote:
> I'm not looking for someone to tell me how to edit a stylesheet and 
> hack mapnik to produce a particular result on my machine.

But, Steve, that's precisely what you should be doing.

>
>  And these are not solutions:
> 4) File a feature request
> 5) Fix the renderer myself and post the diff
>

Yes, they are. If the render of your choice doesn't render a key/tag, 
fix it yourself so that it does.
John S. looked willing to help you.

> ...But, please, these one-off workarounds and hacks are not solutions.
It sounds like you're the one that's 'hacking' things.

Cheers
Dave F.