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  • November 18, 2009 23:48
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November 18, 2009 23:48

Because it is mandatory to fill in a theme and there is not always a special theme in addition to a place name, this box is often forced to fill in “unknown”. This does not seem like the right solution to me. It seems more logical to me to consider place names as a theme, whatever they actually are. It is such a frequently used theme that it has taken on its own status. That is not logical. I myself have brought all my cards from Valkenburg ZH under the theme Valkenburg ZH.

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  • November 23, 2009 22:51
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November 23, 2009 22:51

I walked around the collectors fair and talked to a card dealer. The first thing I noticed was the wide variety of themes. you can't call it that crazy…
Catawiki has a search function for place names. In my opinion, introducing them as a theme is unnecessary. If we give a description of the image for themes, eg windmill if a windmill is on it. Multiple theme names are possible.

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  • November 26, 2009 18:38
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November 26, 2009 18:38

I do not intend to enter place names as a theme in addition to the existing field place names, but to consider place names as a theme anyway and not as a separate field. That makes the database simpler, but I think it also makes more sense in terms of structure. A place name is really just a theme. Moreover, it creates the flexibility that everyone can use their own definition of place name: villages, municipalities or districts or you name it. After all, every theme is possible. You can enter more.

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November 26, 2009 21:30

You are right. I am also not really happy with the phrase village and townscape, but “unknown” as the theme name is not included, hence townscape etc.
Do we have to present it to the moderator (rene)
Do we have to submit a lot change cards (aarch)

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