jacob585 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:48 pm
archizackture wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:37 am
The map is looking absolutely fantastic, but I just want to point out that caution should be used with the word "official." In this context, "official" would indicate that the map was approved or created by a state agency. This map may be by far the most comprehensive that any enthusiast has made, but that doesn't mean it has the authoritative backing that the word "official" implies. Unless you were, in fact, commissioned by a state agency to create it and I just didn't know that.
I put official in it because this is basically the replacement for any other Missouri siren maps. Its the "Official" statewide map because its the most accurate and up to date.
I totally understand that, and I know that's how the word "official" is commonly used. But that's in fact a common misuse of the word, because the actual, formal, specific meaning of "official" is that it has been endorsed or otherwise created by a relevant authority. Based on the title saying that it's an "official" "statewide" map, it would be logical for someone to assume that this map was published by the State of Missouri, and I would hope that you don't run into trouble from someone who thinks you're posing as the state government. Slim chance, but you never know and for your own protection it's best to consider formalities when choosing titles for things.