On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7:32 AM, John Smith <deltafoxtrot...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Is a lane a directed area? If it isn't an area, then it's not really >> relevant to this thread, is it? > > That depends if you are you only after opinions that agree with yours, > or if you really want a solution to a problem.
Which "problem" are you talking about? For me, the problem is finding a way to "map everything as areas". I don't see how your solution addresses that problem. Please explain how tagging lanes helps with "mapping everything as areas" (see the topic of this thread)... >> Are you saying that you wouldn't find mapping areas satisfying? If so, >> that's fine - you don't have to. > > The map data is already inconsistent for a variety of reasons, why > make it even more so, I was pointing out a solution that builds upon > the existing logic and can cascade rather than be forced to do a lot > of extra work for no extra benefit. Sounds great, but thus far I don't see how it helps with mapping areas... >> But for people who want to do it, they should be able to. That's what >> this thread is about - giving them a way to map the world more >> accurately, if that's what they're into. > > Sure you can go map sewers if you want, but you are describing a > radical change that is in conflict with vast amounts of existing map > data. My suggestion was to build on the existing data and cascade down > to further describe it at a smaller level. Again, sounds great. But please describe a way to map everything as areas - or perhaps it is worthwhile starting a new thread? _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk