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Administrative Map of the German Empire as of January 1st, 1900
 Question Why the map is not in SVG? --Wilfredor (talk) 17:58, 29 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Wilfredor: I am not the author so I am not sure but, I don't think this map was created using vector graphics to begin with. --StellarHalo (talk) 13:07, 30 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your feedback, sorry I didn't remark that you're not the author --Wilfredor (talk) 13:31, 30 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Question @BevinKacon: Why does the map has to SVG? Some featured digital maps such as this, this, this, and this are PNG. Also, what is wrong with the German text? It is a historical map of Germany created by a German. Are you of the opinion that the map should be in English instead? I would really appreciate it if you could clarify your position and perhaps after that, I could add some more FPs to the my list of future delisting nomination. StellarHalo (talk) 09:07, 3 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hi I will expand on each point for you:
  • SVG - such files can be sized without loss of quality. I did not oppose for this reason alone.
  • German text - the map should be language neutral, native German names of places fine, but the sub-headings are German. They could just be deleted, or replaced with any universal sign or symbol if possible.
  • The files you gave as examples did not have full support in their review, and they passed review process many years ago when the standard was lower.--BevinKacon (talk) 09:24, 3 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@BevinKacon: I am not exactly sure what you mean by "language-neutral" in your second point.
  1. Do you believe those sub-headings, which serve to inform the readers about each separate section of the map, should be in English or have an English translation either on the map or in the file description?
  2. Do you think there should be a separate English version of the map?
  3. How do you think a multi-lingual administrative map would work in a practical manner especially for the ones that seek to have as much information of a complicated federal system of administrative divisions on one page like this one?
  4. Or do you believe that only the maps that effectively accommodate foreigners in addition to their respective intended audience are worthy of FP?
--StellarHalo (talk) 10:43, 3 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
The headings and words that are not names can be deleted. Any single language version can be uploaded on their own and linked to the language free version. This is inline with COM:MULTI. As it is a PNG file, it cannot be easily translated to any other languages, or any text changed. See File:Tanzania map-fr.svg for example.--BevinKacon (talk) 16:55, 8 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Confirmed results:
Result: 3 support, 3 oppose, 0 neutral → not featured. /--A.Savin 21:12, 8 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
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