I use current location when entering data in FTM and when creating basic reports for clients so they can visit the place their ancestors came from. I also keep an extensive (offline) database of additional place information since FTM and most other genealogy software does not have a datastore/table to maintain place information.
I've suggested many times that "Place" should be expanded to include fields for "indexed alternate names", map coordinates, pictures, history stories, flags, historical maps, etc.
I've suggested many times that "Place" should be expanded to include fields for "indexed alternate names", map coordinates, pictures, history stories, flags, historical maps, etc.