I've found the root cause of the problem in @what3words and can now demonstrate it.
Let's pick a square in a UK urban area.
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We deliberately try to shuffle similar word combinations far apart to help avoid mistakes as one of several design features we balance (another being to place more complex words in the sea). The trade-offs we make mean there are some instances where you may find similar... (2/4)
...word combinations nearby. Our system’s design leads to benefits for day-to-day communication vs coordinates or many of the hierarchical alphanumeric codes which group similar results nearby by design. We have good feedback from our partners and users supporting this view.(3/4)
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You can read more context on how what3words works with similar 3 word addresses here: https://what3words.medium.com/how-does-what3words-handle-similar-combinations-of-words-d480c94483c7 … (4/4)
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Fantastic reply that completely avoids addressing the issues raised. Excellent work everyone
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I do logistics for a 3rd sector response charity and based on the flaws highlighted over the last weeks it's very unlikely we'll continue with w3w. The issues have been shared with cat 1 and 2 emergency service agencies and they share the concerns, so that's some current feedback
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