Perhaps recognise that OSM is changing and developing in ways it's creators never intended?
I'm currently looking at a project that uses data that is not cc-by-ca by any means however it can be imported into an OSM file format and use the OSM tool set to basically create a stand alone DVD that is a searchable map visible on a lap top. It isn't OSM but does use the tool set. Applications such as routers need the roads, footpaths etc. joined together, this a different standard of quality than was expected in the beginning. I think we need to concede that parts of the world with lower population densities need different approaches than just a cyclist making multiple GPS passes and noting the street names down can provide. Cheerio John On 20 October 2010 20:13, Matt Amos <zerebub...@gmail.com> wrote: > this list has come in for some criticism recently, and there are many > people who have, publicly or otherwise, decided not to read it or > contribute to it any more. i've set up a wiki page to help us gather > suggestions and ideas for improving this list, or maybe even trying > something new in its place. > > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Talk_discussion > > this list has been a core part of the OSM community since the > beginning of the project, but things change and it seems to have lost > some of that importance. maybe this is a natural part of a project > becoming the size that OSM is today, and we should embrace the > diversity of our communications channels. alternatively, it could be a > sign that there are things we can do to improve the quality and > atmosphere on this list. if you can think of a way in which to make > this list better, please add your thoughts to the wiki page. > > cheers, > > matt > > _______________________________________________ > talk mailing list > talk@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk >
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