ed...@billiau.net wrote: >> You see, this is where I get /really /confused >> >> I see no reference to 'todo' or 'continue' in the general OSM wiki. >> In the Groundtruth wiki page they're highlighted red, saying there there >> no reference page. >> >> I'm repeatedly told "don't tag for the renderers" >> >> Yet it appears in this case the renderers are telling the mappers what >> to do. >> The previous post implies these tags will only work in Groundtruth >> renders. >> >> What am I not understanding? >> >> At the moment it looks like the left hand is deliberately not >> telling the right what is going on. >> >> I fully support the endeavours of OSM but the hierarchical stature of it >> leaves me baffled at the moment. >> >> Oh, & Liz, if you're reading. please don't post to tell me some of the >> 'regulars' have anarchy symbols on the blog page as if that some how >> makes it all OK. >> > > I don't comprehend the truth of the mantra "don't tag for the renderers" > We should tag logically and if the renderer is actually the most logical > use of the data, it may well show us where we are not heading in the best > direction. > +1 The database on its own is useless. It needs to be represented in some manner such as a visual map. To tag randomly ie 'tag whatever you want & let the renderers sort it out' seems illogical & counter productive.
A visual map seems the most logical use. For proof see the OSM main page. It doesn't say "*I want to see well format XML data streams; get out of my way!*" does it?* * > Do you think I need an anarchy symbol on a blog page?? > > http://clipart.magicpeople.org/img/feb/heart_016.gif ;-) >> I hope you can all show me the light. >> >> Cheers >> Dave F. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> talk mailing list >> talk@openstreetmap.org >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk >> >> > > > > > _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
