[Osmf-talk] ArcGIS Online & OSM

[Kate Chapman]

I think that the tile usage policy is a bit unclear though.  Meaning
it does not say "download x number of tiles" and you will be blocked.
If I talk to ESRI and point them at it is it clear whether or not they
can use the tiles in the way that they are?

There are NGOs using OSM data with some of these apps in the field,
when they go down it makes us look terrible.  I realize that
humanitarian uses is not the only use for OSM, but in reality is
becoming a frequent use of OSM.

-Kate
user:wonderchook


On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Richard Fairhurst <richard at systemed.net> wrote:
> Andrew Turner wrote:
>
>> The current situation of showing a *User* that "You've been blocked,
>> ask on IRC" is detrimental to the project. So a better arrangement and
>> understanding needs to be conveyed. The wiki page on policy reads
>> clearly, but never explains why the Unauthorised message would appear.
>> Just hoping that with the many companies using the system there is
>> expectation management all around.
>
> The tile is there as a last resort. If the app provider follows the
> tile usage policy, it should never appear. It's there in case the app
> provider decides wilfully to ignore the policy, despite
> representations from OSM sysadmins - which has actually happened. In
> that case, our only route is via the end-users.
>
> I believe there are also technological restrictions in place against
> abuse which are, for fairly obvious reasons, not documented. ;)
>
> I agree that, on a broad level, OSM's communications with (and
> expectations of) the corporate world could perhaps be improved. It
> would be interesting to hear opinions on this, especially at the SOTM
> business day, and whether OSMF should take a lead.
>
> cheers
> Richard
>
>
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