Is there too much emphasis placed on the supporting text over the description when nominating?
Ultimately the description will remain on the map so should I be more… descriptive.
Would it be more useful to have these reversed so that players can actually read the interesting bit of the poi. Minus the link and the what a great guy bit. I was obviously bored when I was writing the support.
Description
Dedication to the Richmond brewer who fought for the public right of access to Richmond Park
Support
The free use of Richmond Park has been contested between the public and wealthy landowners since Charles I. In the 1750’s Princess Amelia attempted to stop all public access. Lewis, a local brewer, fought and won in court for his right to use the park. The park remains open to the public to this day. What a great guy John Lewis black plaque | Open Plaques
So I would split it between them - reviewers should be using both boxes to judge. If you think it’s interesting, stick it in the description box (obviously no urls). The supporting info is for the above and beyond info - the stuff that’s only relevant to the reviewer - eg links, why you think it should go in (eg I think it’s the best x in town, my friends and I go here regularly to catch up and it’s really busy, great place to learn the history of x, etc).
I tend to go heavier on the description as that’s what will be seen in the games, especially if it’s an interesting place with a lot to say. Any clarifications, proof or links then go in the supporting for me.
I was told on here once that I should have put things from my supporting info into the description, and then maybe it would have been accepted?! I mean, the description is optional so that shouldn’t make a difference! But it does speak to the quality of the nom I guess - we use the whole thing to help us decide.
I don’t think there is a correct or incorrect way. I’m just interested in the thinking behind it
For example The Maypole Dairy above would surely have been better with
Description
History of the Dairy that once stood here with original 1910 shop front tiling. Founded in the 1890’s the Maypole Dairy became on of the UK’s largest Dairy companies. Their ornate shop designs and tiling made them a stand out sight on the UK’s streets
What if my description and support were identical but with an added link in the support?
Description
History of the Dairy that once stood here with original 1910 shop front tiling. Founded in the 1890’s the Maypole Dairy became on of the UK’s largest Dairy companies. Their ornate shop designs and tiling made them a stand out sight on the UK’s streets
I would have to think a long while if I’d have this into review. How likely the history behind is, current you won’t find it. The current useness comes me a bit to short. I hope you understand what I mean.
There is no set way
I like the balance in version 2.
Enough in The description to provide an insight into what is there and why go there.
And the other text gives the extra that a reviewer specifically might need.
John Lewis black plaque | Open Plaques
