[Creating New Waymark Categories]

This is true. The clarification on localized is creating artificial borders around a concept. If a well defined waymark category can be found in a different region there is no reason why it shouldn't be logged in that category. Using a super easy (but obviously poor category) would be rock locations - adding a "Rock locations in Washington" wouldn't make sense. This is why Pennsylvania Historic Markers makes sense since they are specially made by the PA government and the characteristics can be different compared to other historical signs.

It appears that I have started several topics of discussions (which I consider a good thing). I agree that regional caches can be good, interesting and educational; I am not against the concept.

 

I am against commercial caches; although the idea of comparing something special on the menu sort of interests me. To see who has the best McDonald’s is a pile of @#$%%^&**. I will remain a bit wishy-washy on this idea but willing to listen.

 

I do support the idea of group approvers although how they are selected concerns me. If one person selects who will work with them....I can see problems. This idea should be discussed more...perhaps in its own forum.

[Creating New Waymark Categories]

I would like to submit the following catagories for listing.

 

1.  Parks: State parks, City parks, County Parks, Amusment Parks, Water Parks, Commemorative Parks, etc.

2.  Golf Courses/ Putt Putt Golf, Disc Golf.

3.  Churches

4.  Sporting Goods Stores: Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's, Gander Mountain, etc.

5.  Cemeteries

6.  Bowling Alleys

7.  Football Stadiums: Pro, College, HS, etc.

8.  Water Slides

9.  Water Falls

10. Fairs: City Fair, County Fair, State Fair

11. Festivals

12. Ferries

13. Tractor Dealerships

14. Plantation Homes

15. Zoos

16. Aviation Museums

17. Baseball Stadiums: Pro, College, HS, City, etc.

18. Public Access Beaches

19. Police Departments

20. Fire Departments

21. Statues

22. Observation lookouts

23. Hospitals

24. Factory outlet Stores

25. Seafood Markets/ Stands

26. Bar-B-Que Resturants

27. Rodeo Arenas

28. Race/ Speed ways: Nascar, 1/4 mile, dirt track

29. Court Houses: old & new

30. City Halls

31. Theaters: Drive inns, Broadway, Classical, Modern, etc

32. Ghost Towns

33. Colleges/ Universities

 

I would like to have all of these catagories. I think they would make great waymarks. I also have the time to keep up with them all too. 

 

Thanx - 

BayouBug,

 

At least you put some thought into this, here is my thoughts on your suggestions.

 

#1 - there are more places in this world then the USA. Open up a bit! Add Provinces and dump commercial outlets.

 

#2 - dump commercial outlets

 

#3 - Im not sure if this is a good subject

 

#4 - dump commercial outlets

 

#5 - Could be very good!

 

#6 - dump commercial outlets

 

#7 - some merrit

 

#8 - dump commercial outlets

 

#9 - some merrit

 

#10 - dump commercial outlets (Mountain Man's opinion - not mine)

 

#11 - some merrit - dump commercial outlets

 

#12 - Not sure if this will work

 

#13 - dump commercial outlets

 

#14 - Huh? Perhaps

 

#15 - Maybe

 

#16 - I like it

 

#17 - Limited, not a truely international thing

 

#18 - Might work

 

#19 - Might work - include photo of badge or former badge

 

#20 - Might work - include photo of badge or former badge

 

#21 - Could be interesting

 

#22 - This one could be hard to control

 

#23 - Why????

 

#24 - dump commercial outlets

 

#25 - dump commercial outlets - refine - might work someway

 

#26 - Too Limited and dump commercial outlets

 

#27 - Might have merrit

 

#28 - Might have merrit

 

#29 - Include 29 to 33 and make each a sub....there are a number of others as well

 

Please, everyone, think outside your world... this is truely global

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