Perhaps recognise that OSM is changing and developing in ways it's creators never intended? <br><br>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.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>Cheerio John<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 20 October 2010 20:13, Matt Amos <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:zerebubuth@gmail.com">zerebubuth@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
this list has come in for some criticism recently, and there are many<br>
people who have, publicly or otherwise, decided not to read it or<br>
contribute to it any more. i've set up a wiki page to help us gather<br>
suggestions and ideas for improving this list, or maybe even trying<br>
something new in its place.<br>
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<a href="http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Talk_discussion" target="_blank">http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Talk_discussion</a><br>
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this list has been a core part of the OSM community since the<br>
beginning of the project, but things change and it seems to have lost<br>
some of that importance. maybe this is a natural part of a project<br>
becoming the size that OSM is today, and we should embrace the<br>
diversity of our communications channels. alternatively, it could be a<br>
sign that there are things we can do to improve the quality and<br>
atmosphere on this list. if you can think of a way in which to make<br>
this list better, please add your thoughts to the wiki page.<br>
<br>
cheers,<br>
<br>
matt<br>
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