Gulf of America - Gulf of Mexico
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President Donald Trump just said during his inauguration that he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Aside from the political aspects, how does that even work? How does OSM choose a source for that? I’m curious! Also, somebody executed what I thought while I wrote this post:
  • Boomkop3@reddthat.comEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    I think it’s a needless discussion. Let’s wait until anything actually changes officially before we start going with some wild claim

    • KalciferOPEnglish
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      5 hours ago

      […] Let’s wait until anything actually changes officially […]

      Hm, I would argue that there is no such thing as “officially” in regards to OpenStreetMap. Or are you referring to the name “Gulf of America” changing officially in the USA?

    • KalciferOPEnglish
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      5 hours ago

      […] Let’s wait until anything actually changes officially before we start going with some wild claim

      I wasn’t claiming anything — or, perhaps I misunderstand what you mean? Would you mind clarifying?

      • Boomkop3@reddthat.comEnglish
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        5 hours ago

        It’s a general suggestion in the light of the recent political developments. I think OSM shouldn’t just go out and follow every random suggestion any politician makes.

        This isn’t the only region recently contested by one leader either

        • KalciferOPEnglish
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          3 hours ago

          […] I think OSM shouldn’t just go out and follow every random suggestion any politician makes. […]

          I think there’s some use in including a countries official names for specific features, in some way. I’m not saying that the primary name should be that, but it’s at least a name that is known and conceivably could be searched.