On 15 May 2015 at 01:13, Warin <61sundow...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 15/05/2015 9:59 AM, pmailkeey . wrote: > >> >> >> The only reason for categories is to allow subcategories like 'type' - so >> that you know it's a type of highway or a type of building. >> >> >> > > Not the "only reason'? > It is usefull to gather like things together ... make them; > easier to find for data entry > easier to process, as similar things usually have similar process > requirements > have common 'type' subcategoires > > > A taxi rank is a highway - but not in OSM A bus stop is a building or a point - but not in OSM
I find the categorisation of objects in OSM a major hindrance at times. The Wiki is not overly helpful either as the search tends not to find things. Perhaps OSM needs a Venn diagram - with alphabetical listed tags? -- Mike. @millomweb <https://sites.google.com/site/millomweb/index/introduction> - For all your info on Millom and South Copeland via *the area's premier website - * *currently unavailable due to ongoing harassment of me, my family, property & pets* T&Cs <https://sites.google.com/site/pmailkeey/e-mail>
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