[HOT] NB: Organised Editing Guidelines | Re: Final Request: Volunteers Needed for Global Mapathons!

Rory McCann rory at technomancy.org
Thu Mar 28 18:04:20 UTC 2019


On 28.03.19 02:57, Vao Matua wrote:
> I have observed some characteristics about the OSM mapping through HOT 
> tasks being done by mapathons, primarily ones done by corporate sponsors.
> It appears that often these efforts are not well led, or at least not 
> led by individuals that have a good level of OSM experience and skills. 
> The results are that very common mistakes and errors are created.
> ... 
> Perhaps HOT should establish a test or a vetting process for potential 
> mapathon leaders?

Isn't this why we created the Organized Editing Guidelines in the first 
place? One solution is for mapathon hosts to talk about it before hand, 
and for people will more experience to provide feedback?

We spent a year on the organized editing policy. Why fart around 
ignoring the solution we have chosen. Let's move on. Mapathons can be of 
good quality and good for the community by following the policy. The 
rules are there. Follow them. Map. Organize. Have fun.

Rory




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