Re: [OSM-Talk-ZA] Lepelle, Motlatse, etc.

2013-03-24 Thread Glen Wilson
Before going too far into this, take a look at the name key on the OSM wiki. Also take a look at the on-the-ground rule . OSM records what is - there's little scope for what was and will

Re: [OSM-Talk-ZA] Lepelle, Motlatse, etc.

2013-03-24 Thread Gerhardus Geldenhuis
Hi I think the alt name should be the old name. If we do it the other way around we risk getting involved in politics. Having the old names as alt names would however be important. More names means it gives flexibility to have differently rendered maps. You could probably even go as far as having t

[OSM-Talk-ZA] Lepelle, Motlatse, etc.

2013-03-24 Thread David Schneider
Hi List! The OSM data still has the Olifants River, Blyde River, etc. listed under their old names. According to various sources, the official name changed in 2005 to Lepelle. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-times-2-15-olifants-river-lepelle-20557.html So did the names of a number of other