[OSM-talk] Tag name vs operator

[Brad Neuhauser]

I've been using the operator tag for library branches (where name is
the branch name, and operator is the library system).  Same could be
done with schools within a school district.  Does this seem like a
reasonable use for the operator tag?

Side note: John, Do you seriously check health certificates before
tagging restaurants?

On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 3:40 PM, John Smith <deltafoxtrot256 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 13 July 2010 06:25, Pieren <pieren3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Then now the question : how can we determin if we use 'name' or 'operator'
>> if it is one or the other ? e.g. restaurants or hotel might or might not be
>> part of a chain, thus might be tagged with 'name' or 'operator'. Shall know
>> the door to ask ?
>
> name v operator is simple for restaurants in western countries since
> the official business name=* will be on the health certificate issued
> by what ever government department is in charge of public health and
> safety. Where as the operator=* tag is usually on the sign board out
> the front the restaurant... Obviously other places of business will
> have official name=* but the business certificate probably wouldn't
> need to be on display like health certifications...
>
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