On 26/11/2019 12:01, Tony OSM wrote:
to the preferred prow_ref format Adlington FP 5.
As previous, this is not the preferred format. The format should be as supplied by the LA, the organisation which has the *authority* to name PROWs. Creating a reference unique to OSM doesn't improve the database's quality. The whole point of references (for anything) is that they are communicable between all other parties. This 'preferred format' creates an echo chamber within OSM where only a few within OSM comprehend its meaning.
This 'preferred format' is the equivalent of renaming all UK road references (M1, A40 etc) to something like 'Oxford AR 40/5' which, of course, no one would suggest doing as it's a really silly idea.
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