On 06/01/2019 20:47, Edward Catmur wrote:
But what does "a bit much" mean in relation to mapping what you find on
the ground? Either a thing is there or it isn't. You can leave it out,
or make a reasonable stab at drawing what you actually see in front of
your nose.
To me the issue is one of consistency - it feels a bit odd to map one
feature in detail if features around it aren't similarly mapped. OTOH when
adding detail you have to stop somewhere. So on second thoughts go ahead -
it's great that you're doing this. Just bear in mind that it's better to
map something - even if it's just a node ford with no width, length or
depth - than nothing at all.
Well you can't detail everything in one go, you have to start somewhere.
I try to go back to the map and add as much detail as I can from time to
time, from photos, notes, etc.
If you just want something - anything will do, I don't see the point in
bothering. There are plenty of other maps with that -- Google, Bing, OS.
The whole point of OSM is that you can build up a proper detailed record
of an area, and each mapper can add their own expertise. If I add all
the river banks, someone else can add all the telegraph poles.
>> Which raises another question -- what is the correct temporary
tagging for "this is where I've got to, I will come back and do some
more soon, I know it's not finished"?
>>
>
> Possibly fixme=continue? It's often used as a suggestion to other
mappers, but there's nothing to stop you using it as a reminder to yourself.
Thanks, but "fixme" sounds like a request for help, which is not what
I'm saying. I know what's wanted and I intend to do it in due course --
I may have some relevant photos or notes. Which is not to prevent anyone
else doing it first of course.
cheers,
Martin.
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