[Tagging] Tag desired for "maintenance"

[Bryce Nesbitt]

On 11/15/2011 09:17 AM, yvecai wrote:
> I am a little bit out of scope, but to me it would make sense to add 
> this kind of information in an external database. What is the point of 
> having this kind of information in OSM  ?
>
> I think this is how projects like http://www.fixmystreet.com are doing.

Yes, and Open311.
The goal is to feed those services, in part.

But for OSM it makes sense also:
don't you want different icons for broken water sources?
Imagine you're a thirsty bicycle rider...