Hi, I wonder if we could perhaps get rid of the "Contributors" mention altogether.
The term "OpenStreetMap Contributors" is the unwieldy; it just sounds strange to say "this is a map made by OpenStreetMap contributors" when what we really want to say is "this is OpenStreetMap". When translated into German, you would have to say "OpenStreetMap-Beitragende" or, more correctly, "Beitragende zu OpenStreetMap", which to the un-initiated sounds a bit strange and kind of dilutes the OpenStreetMap brand by adding things before or after. I am pretty sure that there are languages where grammar in fact requires that the "contributors" be placed before OSM (as in my "Beitragende zu OpenStreetMap" example) and where no grammatically correct way exists to place OSM first. I know, OpenStreetMap is not a legal entity and therefore cannot be said to own the copyright. Then again, "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors" is not technically correct either, as there are many ways in which you can contribute to OSM, but only some of them will earn you a share of the copyright in the map. Someone who contributes to OSM by giving us money, or writing code, or organising meetups, is not part of the group that holds the rights in the map. I would find a simple "(c) OpenStreetMap" better, more snappy, more recognizable than if we demand that the "contributors" are mentioned. Bye Frederik -- Frederik Ramm ## eMail frede...@remote.org ## N49°00'09" E008°23'33"
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