[OSM-talk] Wikipedia definition in tag page template

[Frankie Roberto]

On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Sam Vekemans:

Right, i agree to that (not including a definition link in the box)


I actually removed the link to the Google definition search for the key
template last minute (see diff
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php?title=Template%3AValueDescription&diff=232135&oldid=231022)
as part of a gradual tidy up.  I've done the same now for the KeyDescription
infobox template.


> as for example, the key=snowshed page would naturally have a
> definition as part of the description (1st paragraph) of the wiki
> page.


Indeed. Defining how the tag should be used (or rather, has generally been
used) on OSM is the whole point of the wiki page. Linking to a Wikipedia
page which has more information on snow sheds might be useful for those who
aren't sure what one is, but I don't think the idea of calling anything a
'definition' is very helpful.


> In what case should a dictionary definition be used instead of
> encyclopedia?


I'm not sure what you mean here.

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