[OSM-dev] A bit of developer philosophy...

[Rob]

2008/9/26 Chris Browet <cbro at semperpax.com>

> Hi,
>
> I have a moral dilemma.
>
> I consider implementing KML import in Merkaartor.
> While it would be a perfectly legit feature as KML is a standard (
> http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/kml), I also know that it could be
> used to import copyright protected stuff into OSM, even by mistake.
>
> Now I wonder if should feel morally bound by the use that people could make
> of a feature I implement, or just consider that it is their responsibility
> only (It's a bit like P2P, although not hypocritical...).
>
> What do you think?
>
> - Chris -
>

just implement it
users who want to fraud can always find ways to import (c) data.. like using
gpx files

my 2 cents
Rob
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