[Taxacom] IRMNG update

[Tony Rees]

Hi Stephen,

In the IRMNG context at least, the value of databasing the names (even
in the absence of a modern taxonomic treatment) is in documenting that
the name exists (for example for present and avoidance of potential
future homonymy) and what is has been used for (to assist in taxonomic
information retrieval an/or disambiguation purposes.Additional
relevant information can then be collated as available and attached to
the relevant taxonomic name instance in the database, for display via
the web or disseminated via other means, exactly as  we are doing
here. Putting the information out into the public arena also permits
many more eyes to scrutinize what is there and point to errors or
possible omissions (thanks, Doug and John) which is a lot better than
just relying on a single point of scrutiny, also has the potential to
bring in others with relevant expertise with the potential for
continuous improvement of the content already held.

I don't have a problem with subjective synonyms being subjective, so
long as the source followed is clearly indicated and there does not
seem to be anything better to use...

Regards - Tony

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