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Re:OpenHistoricalMap: Designed to store and display map data... by mongol on Sunday May 15, 2022 @02:27AM (#31385655)
perhaps borders can be documented with a "claims" attribute, so that in the case they are disputed, the different claims are shown at the same time
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Re:OpenHistoricalMap: Designed to store and display map data... by nfgusedautopart on Sunday May 15, 2022 @01:01PM (#31388901)
it would likely be some variation on that. the precise scheme to be used would need to be worked out, and i'd argue we should probably consider a variety of historical disputed border situations to make sure we cover the possibilities.
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